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What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (94 Viewers)
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Installed new lower control arm bushings on the front drivers side. Did the passenger side a few weeks ago. Also installed some swayaway torsion bars. All of that combined with the new shocks and it rides like a new one.
In all seriousness, if your truck is pushing the 200k mile area. Your front lower control arm bushings are probably shot. Truck handles very well now.
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How difficult was it to remove the old bushings? Specifically the one in the frame. I’ve been considering doing this for a while now since I’m at 202k.
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It's really not to bad having done it now. I had researched it quite a bit on here. It's just time consuming getting down to it really since you have to pull that whole side apart(which you could maybe by pass hub disassembly if you wanted to, and use a ratchet strap to hold up the spindle, hub and cv axle, but mine were do for a check and I'm getting ready to put some miles on it in the coming months so I wanted to check the bearings). So my primary tools for the actual bushings were a few drill bits, a huge c clamp ball joint install tool, a 5lb ball peen BFH, I have a 8" shop vise, a smaller propane torch, and the savior is some carbide grinding attachments for a high speed pneumatic 90 degree die grinder.
I would drill out the rubber portion of the bushing the best I could, remover center part of bushing, then use the carbide attachment to just barely cut through the outer portion of the bushing shell in a straight line and they would pop right out. Then coat the bushing in some grease and seat it into the housing primarily using the BFH a corresponding sized driver that wouldn't damage the bushing itself.
It's pretty time consuming, not necessarily that hard just takes awhile.
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I kind of rolled the dice, and purchased(don't excommunicate me for this) some a.c. Delco branded ones off of Amazon. They actually turned out to be re-branded Japanese made(actual brand unknown) the front style appears to be an improved design IMO over the original oem ones as it is solid through to the mounting surface where as the oem one, the rubber filler portion stops and has a separate rubber spacer. The rear one is solid and seemed like it was just as good of a design also.
I paid 35.00 a piece. Had I the time and schedule to go into a dealership and order there I would have probably initially, but I do not regret using the convienance of Amazon prime and was satisfied with these bushings.
A bit late posting, but I added two 14" led light bars to the front bumper. Simply cut out the grill plastic on either side of the licence plate, bend up some brackets, a bit of wiring and you have lights that almost look factory. Sorry the trucks so dirty in the photo. Recently back from playing in the Tahoe snow.
Had my friend install my OME Nitrocharger Sport shocks with stock springs, ride hasn't gone down the sh*tter, but handling has improved. Definitely firmer but not unbearable or harsh.
Also found the source of my driveline clunk and the vibration which had started a few days ago... needs a new rear u-joint but that's not a biggie...
Gearing up for the next snow storm we are getting tomorrow... we already got a good 8" in Albany (my mom got 36" where she is) and they're forecasting another 12-18" tomorrow... hooray...
Also found the source of my driveline clunk and the vibration which had started a few days ago... needs a new rear u-joint but that's not a biggie...
Gearing up for the next snow storm we are getting tomorrow... we already got a good 8" in Albany (my mom got 36" where she is) and they're forecasting another 12-18" tomorrow... hooray...
Please post snow pics.
Great attachment.
What brand is that carrier and how difficult is it to bring the bike up there, can it be done alone?
Does it move a lot and what is the effect on the steering cause it's quite a weight?
Thanks
I got a few projects done today. Preparing for a little adventure in Joshua Tree National Park in a couple of weeks. Today I installed a Yellow Box speedometer calibrator and got my cabin air filter mod done. I ran the cable for the Yellow box up through driver's floor drain plug and put the box behind the hood release. There were lots of bugs and leaves in the air conditioning condenser. I also got my YotaMD key.
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It's a black widow steel carrier rated to 500lbs. The bike is 487 lbs. I do not recommend doing it this way. It would be a great set up for a dirt bike or lighter motorcycle since you could load/unload alone. I didn't really notice the bike until I needed to brake quickly for any reason, but the location of tie-down points make for an interesting securing process. I think I used 12 straps and the bike still fell off... Once... While not really moving thankfully.
How are the Swayaway torsion bars?
Today i relieved her of her daily driving duties, she will now serve as camping/road trip vehicle and during inclement weather...The new twin turbo Benz convertible will take over.
Pictured here is the most reliable vehicle ever built, next to the least reliable vehicle ever built
Here's the real kick in the nads, the Mercedes actually gets WORSE gas mileage than the cruiser, and i'm forced to use premium for the Turbos.
Pictured here is the most reliable vehicle ever built, next to the least reliable vehicle ever built
Here's the real kick in the nads, the Mercedes actually gets WORSE gas mileage than the cruiser, and i'm forced to use premium for the Turbos.
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A few questions...do you have a link to the lights you installed? A picture with them on at night? How/where are they switched?
Thanks, they look great...
Today i relieved her of her daily driving duties, she will now serve as camping/road trip vehicle and during inclement weather...The new twin turbo Benz convertible will take over.
Pictured here is the most reliable vehicle ever built, next to the least reliable vehicle ever built
What model is that Benz? SL600? How much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking?
I've been kind of ignorant about these LED light bars, but I just don't seem to get it. I see people driving around with them more and more. Absolutely blinds the oncoming traffic. I can't even describe how annoying it is, yet what purpose does it serve on the roads? It's a crappy fog light, doesn't do much as a high beam. I can only see it useful if you're in a remote area somewhere far from roads, and need to use your truck like an auxillary light source, without running the engine. The LEDs won't consume as much as the standard bulbs, but that means you'd have to wire them to be able to light them up only, without any of the other lights.
WHY?!
Yes it is the SL 600, V12 Twin turbo, very fast car. I got it for a good deal
if you know how to work on cars, pick up on of these, maintenance is horrible and stuff are expensive to fix if you can't turn a wrench.
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Those are not legal to use on the roads... they are offroad only, just light the old school KC HiLites...
