87FJ60

[schuy2147]

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[schuy2147]

Just finished a knuckle rebuild on my buddies 70 so figured might as well get after it on my 60. Not my favorite.

My first time doing it since I bought it and looks pretty bad in there.

Not sure if this is water/grease mix or just an odd type of grease?

 

[schuy2147]

Finished up the knuckle rebuild. Two sets in a row is kinda brutal. So much grease and grime. Glad it’s done.

 

[schuy2147]

Slipped out of work early to install the new tie rod end kit I grabbed from @cruisermatt.
Finally checked that little task off the list.

 

[cruisermatt]

 

[schuy2147]

Another install from @cruisermatt.
Finally got around to the fuel tank vent line replacement. Solid little kit.

Lots of old grim tucked away up there.

I have the filler neck replacement too but I was surprised by gushing fuel when I tried to remove the old one. Tank is at about 3/4 so I guess I’ll wait until I use a bit more fuel.

Also swapped over to the Koito headlights.

 

[Skniper]

Slipped out of work early to install the new tie rod end kit I grabbed from @cruisermatt.
Finally checked that little task off the list.
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Is your suspension all Dobinson? How are those IMS shocks? I have OME springs but need to figure out a different shock absorber option, and an option that will fit with the U-bolt flip kit I have.

edit: D'oh just read the very first post in your thread, all Dobi set up.

 

[schuy2147]

Is your suspension all Dobinson? How are those IMS shocks? I have OME springs but need to figure out a different shock absorber option, and an option that will fit with the U-bolt flip kit I have.

edit: D'oh just read the very first post in your thread, all Dobi set up.

Yep. Full kit. I have no complaints. Solid as ever. The IMS shocks are beefy. I recommend.

 

[toy_tek]

Is your suspension all Dobinson? How are those IMS shocks? I have OME springs but need to figure out a different shock absorber option, and an option that will fit with the U-bolt flip kit I have.

edit: D'oh just read the very first post in your thread, all Dobi set up.

I’d recommend measuring to see what length shocks you actually need, the Dobinsons IMS rears supplied in the kit were 3” too long for me (w 4+ flip kit installed). Not really a problem for most street use but no good for offroad.

 

[schuy2147]

I’d recommend measuring to see what length shocks you actually need, the Dobinsons IMS rears supplied in the kit were 3” too long for me (w 4+ flip kit installed). Not really a problem for most street use but no good for offroad.

Really? How does the flip kit affect your ride height?

 

[toy_tek]

Really? How does the flip kit affect your ride height?

It doesn’t affect the ride height, but the flip kit lower shock mount is about 1” higher than the factory plate, so the shock mount eye to eye distance is essentially 1” shorter. On my truck, the IMS only allowed about 2” of uptravel before the shocks bottomed out.

 

[schuy2147]

It doesn’t affect the ride height, but the flip kit lower shock mount is about 1” higher than the factory plate, so the shock mount eye to eye distance is essentially 1” shorter. On my truck, the IMS only allowed about 2” of uptravel before the shocks bottomed out.

Interesting. I’ve never heard that specs were different on the flip kits. Good to know.