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Front End Rebuild
« on: Jun 02, 2004, 03:24:42 PM »
Rebuilding front end this weekend. Does anyone know of any online articles that shows how to do this? Can anyone give any tips or pointers?  :dunno: I'm using Marlin's kit. Thanks
85 P/U, 5.29's, ARB's, 5" Skyjacker front w/ shackle, 5" Chevy rear w/ shackle+buggy,in cab cage, Ford shock hoops etc. I WANT CROSSOVER!!!

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #1 on: Jun 02, 2004, 03:31:37 PM »
Where your best clouthes, (perf. white) and do as much as you can in your moms kitchen  :smack:




   realy its just messy.  pay att. to how it comes apart, shims ect...... you'll need lots of grease. take your time and have fun! may help if you do one side at a time  :crossed:
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #2 on: Jun 02, 2004, 04:16:19 PM »
Thanks brainless. We're also doing my crossover steering (FINALLY!!!), Front ubolt flip, and 5.29's in the front. Should be a great weekend.
85 P/U, 5.29's, ARB's, 5" Skyjacker front w/ shackle, 5" Chevy rear w/ shackle+buggy,in cab cage, Ford shock hoops etc. I WANT CROSSOVER!!!

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #3 on: Jun 02, 2004, 05:48:39 PM »
YEAH!!!!! now that's how to spend a week end  :beerchug:
A good day working, that's just sick :reg:

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #4 on: Jun 02, 2004, 06:27:44 PM »
yeah its gunna be a very messy job

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #5 on: Jun 02, 2004, 06:31:20 PM »
88 4runner v6,
5.29 with 35" tires,
Isuzu Rodeo rear disk brake,
t-case hand brake in near futur
solid axle'd

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #6 on: Jun 02, 2004, 07:15:49 PM »
Pretty simple, easier than simple if you have a FSM, just make sure you torque and preload everything  correctly

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #7 on: Jun 21, 2004, 01:13:36 PM »
Factory service manual is worth every penny.

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Re: Front End Rebuild
« Reply #8 on: Jun 21, 2004, 01:28:52 PM »
worth all 5.50 i paid on ebay! :yupyup:

keep your eye out for them on there, i see them all the time

 
 
 
 
 

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