Post by: mikesknives on November 18, 2008, 10:58:52 PM
After completely replacing all brake lines and rear brakes and having all new front brakes and a full new suspension kit to throw on now I need both sets of ball joints more ujoints and a steering box.
Oh will it never end!! (I already know the answer to that)
I was going to do a build thread but time just isn't going to allow it and I can't risk ruining the digi camera with me grubby paws either. But I will make sure I get some finished pics up here , probably in a month or so.
Post by: mack on November 21, 2008, 01:39:05 PM
Quote from: "mikesknives"
But I will make sure I get some finished pics up here , probably in a month or so.
Looking forward to it.
Post by: mikesknives on January 10, 2009, 09:57:05 PM
Any good recommendations for control arms?
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1040834.jpg)
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1040836.jpg)
Post by: Grumpy on January 10, 2009, 10:22:37 PM
Post by: Bishops Finger on January 10, 2009, 10:47:44 PM
That is a cool work area
Post by: dxmedia on January 10, 2009, 11:38:55 PM
Post by: mikesknives on January 16, 2009, 10:40:56 AM
Most of the order is for other manufacturers bits anyway and I don't see how you can go too far wrong welding two hoops onto the ends of a tube.
Post by: tim_aka_tim on January 16, 2009, 02:23:35 PM
Post by: scrw on January 16, 2009, 09:00:03 PM
Post by: Bishops Finger on January 16, 2009, 09:07:47 PM
Post by: mikesknives on January 17, 2009, 01:29:18 AM
I work with trucks and heavy plant getting squashed is one if the things you definately don't want to happen
Post by: mikesknives on February 04, 2009, 11:15:02 AM
Had a quick scan through it and it looks really nice quality. IMO mega heavy duty, more than enough meat to tackle what I'll be doing.
Just got to put a road sweeper back together, change the rad in my VW and the wheel bearings on my Aunt's car and I'll be away!!!!!
Got to rebuild the front axle with new seals and joints and UJ's and I'll weld on some skids and strengthing while I'm at it too.
I'll put some more piccy's up soon.
Mike
Post by: Bubba on February 04, 2009, 08:08:41 PM
Post by: mikesknives on March 21, 2009, 09:53:50 AM
Post by: johnf on March 21, 2009, 06:50:38 PM
Post by: mikesknives on March 22, 2009, 01:28:28 PM
Quote from: "mack"
Quote from: "mikesknives"But I will make sure I get some finished pics up here , probably in a month or so.
Looking forward to it.
I just looked at the date stamp on that comment, Four months doesn't time fly when your not getting anything done.
Post by: mikesknives on April 08, 2009, 11:08:57 AM
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1050025-1.jpg)
I wouldn,t mind but thats the side I'd recently replaced and didn't think there'd be any issue with. I'm thinking about just chopping both lower mounts off, drilling and using a suitable 10.9 bolt. Is there any reason not to do it that way or any other solutions to this problem.
Everything else was going pretty well, front axle back in with the new rusty's control arms.
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1050020-1.jpg)
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1050021-1.jpg)
I made one of these as well.
(http://http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c344/mikesknives/cherokee/P1050017-1.jpg)
I'd read that the alloy spacer was a bit crumbly so while the steering box was out I thought an upgrade was in order.
Decided I'd uprate the brake hoses as well has anyone any experience with these?
http://http://www.savannajones.com/products/72406_802X_PG.htm
Post by: PtP on April 08, 2009, 11:40:03 AM
Post by: Tragic on April 08, 2009, 07:24:25 PM
Clicky linky (http://http://www.llama4x4.com/page10.htm)
Post by: mikesknives on April 09, 2009, 06:09:11 PM
By the way had a browse round the site the other night and now I get the wheelbarrow joke!
Post by: mikesknives on April 30, 2009, 10:30:19 PM
Started her up again today for the first time in four months won't be long now.
Post by: mikesknives on May 05, 2009, 10:35:10 PM
Few issues to deal with loose control arm bolt, can't seem to get any reading one the auto box dipstick but I think thats down to the volume of the extra oil cooler and it's a little wandery (steering)if you know what I mean.