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[knoll0351]

I think if you remove the cross member and support it differently you can still have your flat skid plate...

 

[Ebag333]

The t-case hangs 2" below the frame rail at the lowest point.

In order to have a flat skid plate, that sucker's gotta get moved up.

 

[retrofive]

Thanks guys for all the input.

 

[retrofive]

Soooo here is a start Picked up some used OME Shocks (N73, N74e), one step forward!

 

[Fly Rod]

Skids and sliders.

 

[retrofive]

Woohoo. Springs and Shocks showed up today! OME 2.5" Med. Std.


Although given my other issues, they are sorta on a back burner to be installed. All the same Im happy there are in front of me at least.

 

[TOY350]

That will be a nice 1 day install, hardest part is breaking loose the factory nuts and bolts. Just soak them good a day or so before you plan on starting. Print out the installation instructions from Slee's website and you are good to go.

 

[retrofive]

Yep! Just printed them lol . Any flavor of chems to soak them with? or pretty much whatever is on the shelf (store shelf) to do the job?

BTW lol I saw you cruising to meddy yesterday. My place is right across from the expo grounds in CP.

 

[TOY350]

Yep! Just printed them lol . Any flavor of chems to soak them with? or pretty much whatever is on the shelf (store shelf) to do the job?

BTW lol I saw you cruising to meddy yesterday. My place is right across from the expo grounds in CP.

People swear by something I can't remember now but I use an old can of Zep45 from like 15 years ago that works fine. (edit: just came to me, I think it's PB Blaster)

Yep, had the fam and used the excuse of needing a new cell battery at Verizon to burn fuel to Medford and back. At least they said mine was under warranty and just gave me a new one. I guess we need to get you a JSC flag to fly if you are that close to the freeway!

 

[retrofive]

Hmmmmm, you may be onto something there... with the Flag

I'll pick some Zep or PB when I get ready... Thanks

I did the same thing, used some Lucas and drove 1 tank thru

Gotta love warranties

 

[CJF]

PB Blaster

That's it; amazing stuff.

Start hitting it NOW, and you shouldn't have any problems at all when you do get around to the install.

Curtis

 

[retrofive]

Thanks C - Ill pick some up.

 

[retrofive]

One other Q on product, should I also get some anti-seize like recommended?

 

[Kief]

For around 15 buck you can get a jar of silver permatex anti-seize and you won't regret using it.. use enough-not too much. It has an applicator brush that is real handy. I have had the same jar for 15 years.. scraping the bottom finally.

 

[retrofive]

Thanks K!

 

[Kief]

16" piece of EMT conduit on a 1/2" craftsman(or whatever) ratchet pounded flat enough to fit over the handle and then stops @ the full round, add a little duct tape over the end and you have a light but effective extension and your job is half as hard! Just don't whack yourself when they free up. If you don't have any laying around I'll hook you up- no charge.

 

[TOY350]

And watch your forehead if you are trying to pull the steering stabilizer

 

[2ndGenToyotaFan]

And watch your forehead if you are trying to pull the steering stabilizer

Hehehehehe Ahhh good stuff!

 

[retrofive]

LOL . Think I have a perfect piece of tubing/pipe to fit the bill actually. If not, K - I may take you up on the offer.

Im sure most of you have have done your lifts and is old news, but anyone wanting to join/watch/help is more than welcome, when the time comes.

Like Gabe and I were talking about, lifting will prolly not help when reaching in to replace a HG.. IF that is my case. We're going to run the compression test tomorrow and see what comes up. X fingers.

 

[retrofive]

Are the torque specs the same as the FSM on the OME shocks. Did a basic search... but basically came up with tighten till spacer thingies squish (I know pretty technical lingo huh)