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Awesome! can anyone second this?!?!Precisely why I went and dbl. checked and took a picture
HELP! Cross threaded upper shock mount bolts.... (2 Viewers)
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Dude I posted a picture, like I said they only work one way . Several other poster have already confirmed this !!!!!!!!!!
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The previous owner had some wonky things done service/parts wise down to the car. I know this because on one side mud is caked around the mounting plate in one direction and then the other side is the same
I'm going to go with the slot facing out. I just went outside and took a look at how they fit and that looks most likely.They do not sit perfectly flush, I have wrench then down right?
Never underestimate stupid!
There were some things done to my truck that they had to WORK at to make it happen!
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haha, thank you for all the support!
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Curbside pickup at Ace Hardware saves the day along with the guidance from MUD
Glad you got it straightened out.
So what's next on the short list?
So what's next on the short list?
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Rework the whole power steering system including rebuilding steering gear... rear heater hose lines leaking under the house on wheels. I want to install a fridge on board topping off the cake with an Arb bumper after all of that. I've got a build thread going!
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I've spent countless hours reading the amazing builds of so many others here on MUD that I finally think that with the whole situation around the world I should probably spend my down time and put my 2 cent into the jar. Acquiring the Cruiser Backstory: So at this time, I am 17 and it's 2018...
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Yes and this.
(When putting mine back together I got them backwards, with that orientation it makes it near to impossible to actually install the shock, it won't line up..... unless your talented)
Next time you use a tap, you should ALWAYS use a penetrating oil (or any kind of oil for that matter) when doing threads. It is cutting and cleaning and the oil is used to cool and to clean while you cut.
Also, even though you are in TX, it would be advisable to use anti-seize on threads like those, since you KNOW you will have to remove them again in a few years. It makes things much easier to deal with when you own a vehicle long-term.
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Thank you for the advise, I used wd40 when cutting and I backed off quite often. What kind of anti seize do you recommend?
I keep on hand the Permatex brand COPPER anti-seize. O'Reilly's carries it. Or Amazon.
I don't use the aluminum version because if I use it on a bolt that's going into aluminum, there is still a possibility it will seize due to the aluminum flake. Plus, the copper is higher heat and can be used on exhaust as well.
Amazon product ASIN B000HBM65O
Also, WD40 is not a penetrating oil (I used to think it was great also, but I've learned) PB Blaster is definitely a penetrating oil and works way better. O'Reilly carries that too.
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Will add these two to my arsenal! Thank you
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My apologies, thank you for confirming. I've had check 100 times and do whatever you're doing once nailed into my head by my parents
No worries glad you got it worked outMy apologies, thank you for confirming. I've had check 100 times and do whatever you're doing once nailed into my head by my parents
The herpes of the mechanics world, one infinitesimal stray drop on a rag, and everybody in the shop gets some.
But I put that sh!t on everything. Grew up in Rochester NY, where they mine the road salt an hour south.
Two critical tools for working on cars and trucks in NY, a Blue tip wrench
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haha
