MiniSimp's 1985

Started by MiniSimp, January 30, 2005, 10:54:12 PM

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fordh8r

That would be a +! We wouldn't want you littering on the trail. :gap:

MiniSimp

got to work on it for a couple minutes last night, got the passenger side down to the knuckle.

*** YELLER ***

MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

MiniSimp


*** YELLER ***

just make sure the picture you post is the right one :rofl:
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

MiniSimp


brockbuilt85

you chained your jack stand to the truck :rofl: ah the joys of living in the city
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

MiniSimp

Quote from: brockbuilt85 on August 10, 2011, 09:45:53 AM
you chained your jack stand to the truck :rofl: ah the joys of living in the city
LOL, no. :talkingn:

I chained the axle to the shock tower so I could jack it up, left the chain on there after I got the jackstand under, then just wrapped it around so it wouldn't be in the way.

brockbuilt85

Quote from: MiniSimp on August 10, 2011, 10:11:06 AM
LOL, no. :talkingn:

I chained the axle to the shock tower so I could jack it up, left the chain on there after I got the jackstand under, then just wrapped it around so it wouldn't be in the way.
oh ok, sure......
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

*** YELLER ***

Quote from: MiniSimp on August 10, 2011, 10:11:06 AM
LOL, no. :talkingn:

I chained the axle to the shock tower so I could jack it up, left the chain on there after I got the jackstand under, then just wrapped it around so it wouldn't be in the way.


you meen the shock tower that everybody said would rip off .......
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

MiniSimp

Quote from: ** YELLER ** on August 10, 2011, 10:53:42 AM

you meen the shock tower that everybody said would rip off .......
That's the one! "That'll never work!" :laugh:

*** YELLER ***

MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

Wermz84

I have extra Duct tape for your air intake boot.   :laugh:
I like to Drive!

MiniSimp

Housing is empty, drained it, pulling the third tonight and then it's off to cleaning.

Task list:
Rebuild Front Axle
Replace Rear Transfer Case Output Seal
Replace Pinion Seals
Install LED brakelights
Install CB
Test Drive

brockbuilt85

:willynilly:
i think marlins weekly special is something you might be interested in if you have not gotten it already
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

MiniSimp

Quote from: brockbuilt85 on August 16, 2011, 09:20:06 AM
:willynilly:
i think marlins weekly special is something you might be interested in if you have not gotten it already
They put that out right after I ordered mine. :-\

brockbuilt85

yea, me too, i missed the rear eco seals, and then ordered mine b4 this, so i got nothin on sale :rivers:
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

MiniSimp

Got some cleaning done on the drivers side knuckle/ball and the ecoseal installed.

*** YELLER ***

MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

Wermz84

Sweet!  all joking aside, glad to see you're bringing your rig!

when you going to roll in then?
I like to Drive!

MiniSimp

Quote from: Wermz84 on August 17, 2011, 08:56:12 AM
when you going to roll in then?
Plan is to start on the Tahoe side before noon on Thursday.

Wermz84

I like to Drive!

fordh8r

Quote from: MiniSimp on August 17, 2011, 08:57:36 AM
Plan is to start on the Tahoe side before noon on Thursday.
That's about the time we hope to get there and start heading in.  :biggthumpup:

MiniSimp


MiniSimp

Knuckle cleaned, painted and mounted. Even painted the steering arm. Weird. Now it's time to clean the passenger side.

*** YELLER ***

im really impressed you painted something :clap2: good job now we dont need to list the color as "rust"
MY ONLY REGRET IS THAT I HAVE NOTHING USEFUL TO OFFER THIS FORUM  :moon:
except BACON

jrock


MiniSimp


brockbuilt85

its so nice when they are all cleaned up like that. :thumbs: loookin good!
When in doubt, skinny pedal!
Turd Box Build:
http://board.marlincrawler.com/index.php?topic=50894.0

MiniSimp