XJ 3" Lift Questions
08-03-2009, 09:12 PM
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Here is how I deal with difficult hardware . I have several small wire brushes about the size of toothbrushes. Anyways , I brush the exposed threads whenever possible and then apply heat , always being careful of surrounding area or components , especially rubber and gas lines/tank . I usually just use a propane torch for this . Remember that the head of a bolt will sieze also . So , heat both sides if possible - the nut and/or the head . Now with everything hot , quench with couple quick shots of PB . The heat will help to loosen the rust but the oil in PB will act like solder and sweat into the threads . Have fun !
08-03-2009, 10:31 PM
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Unless everyone on this board is a girl then my apologies.
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08-04-2009, 05:06 PM
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Guess you didn't.
I doubt my woman would go for it.
She asked me what the hell that awful smell was after I came in from a round of soaking yesterday.
08-07-2009, 11:36 PM
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Well she's done...and it only took 3 hours longer than I anticipated, 8 hours total. Granted 2 of those hours was us driving around the Bay Area trying to track down a spring compressor that would actually work (Thank you AutoZone!)
She drives fine and the ride quality is very good, I am getting minor vibrations from 25-31 mph though. Looks like a SYE is in my future but for now I'm a bit to strapped for it.
How hard is it to lower the trannie a bit?
Well without further ado, the pics.
Before
After
Now I just need some 31s to finish the look I want.
Edit: The Pblaster worked great! None of the bolts required excessive work to get off.
She drives fine and the ride quality is very good, I am getting minor vibrations from 25-31 mph though. Looks like a SYE is in my future but for now I'm a bit to strapped for it.
How hard is it to lower the trannie a bit?
Well without further ado, the pics.
Before
After
Now I just need some 31s to finish the look I want.
Edit: The Pblaster worked great! None of the bolts required excessive work to get off.
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08-08-2009, 12:16 AM
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nice !! I need to do that, lift looks perfect for what i need
pb blaster requires some ventilation .. im still smellin it from 3 days ago .. cramped garage doin shocks .. got pretty high off it, brain felt like mush at work next day ... like i had been drinkin tequila all nite
not as bad when I changed my fuel pump though .. brain felt dizzy for days & days from the gas fumes pouring outta tank into my face
pb blaster requires some ventilation .. im still smellin it from 3 days ago .. cramped garage doin shocks .. got pretty high off it, brain felt like mush at work next day ... like i had been drinkin tequila all nite
not as bad when I changed my fuel pump though .. brain felt dizzy for days & days from the gas fumes pouring outta tank into my face
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