Build Thread 83 CJ7 its time to get it done

[shum8]

I don't think the bows are ment to stay up without the top on..

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[gert]

I don't think the bows are ment to stay up without the top on. I know mine don't, and no reason to for that matter.

Lol ya just made it a pain in the butt to get a picture


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[daddyusmaximus]

Coming along nicely.

I've been out of it for a while with shoulder surgery, and just getting started back on mine, so I thought I'd get back online and check around... Man, I can't wait to get to this point.

 

[gert]

Coming along nicely.



I've been out of it for a while with shoulder surgery, and just getting started back on mine, so I thought I'd get back online and check around... Man, I can't wait to get to this point.

It takes time, you will get there, take it easy on the shoulder, glad to see you back i will be enjoying watching your build


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[gert]

Wow one side off I’m surprised.... maybe I should have sprayed all the mating surfaces with salt spray when I was assembling it lol

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[Tectron]

Whats up with that Big Hammer in the pic Gert ? Be gentle

 

[gert]

Whats up with that Big Hammer in the pic Gert ? Be gentle

Lol it makes my Jeep afraid and cooperative Remember Teady “speak softly and carry a big stick”


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[gert]

Ball joints in and torqued to 80 foot bottom, 50 foot for adjuster sleeve and 100 foot pounds top nut, now I have to find the torque spec for the steering again to get the c arms re torqued also trying to find inner/outer wheel bearing part numbers for Tim Ken bearings my old ones are to crunchy for my taste, don’t wanna smoke a $100 spindle

For got how much brute force is required for these ball joints


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[Tectron]

Ball joints in and torqued to 80 foot bottom, 50 foot for adjuster sleeve and 100 foot pounds top nut, now I have to find the torque spec for the steering again to get the c arms re torqued also trying to find inner/outer wheel bearing part numbers for Tim Ken bearings my old ones are to crunchy for my taste, don’t wanna smoke a $100 spindle

For got how much brute force is required for these ball joints


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I use a press, much easier

 

[Impory]

Did the same thing to my 3500 ram last Friday morning...stripped both axels and hubs out...then my ball joint tool didn’t fit...darn it...swore plenty..re assembled both sides and booked it in at my local wrench master...was soooo pissed..at least the disassembly will be easy for them now..all got anti seize on..and took a 6’ steel tube extension to shift the bottom joint...can’t be right?

 

[gert]

Did the same thing to my 3500 ram last Friday morning...stripped both axels and hubs out...then my ball joint tool didn’t fit...darn it...swore plenty..re assembled both sides and booked it in at my local wrench master...was soooo pissed..at least the disassembly will be easy for them now..all got anti seize on..and took a 6’ steel tube extension to shift the bottom joint...can’t be right?

Miss my 2500 I just sold it, I bet the 3500 ball joints have no intention of budging


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[gert]

I use a press, much easier

Unfortunately the only press I have is at work and I took the day off today lol


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[Impory]

Miss my 2500 I just sold it, I bet the 3500 ball joints have no intention of budging


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Not a chance...hit them with everything I have...let someone better than me sort it...lol

 

[shum8]

I hate paying to have done what I can do - but that I would gladly pay for.... but it would be kinda like going to the gym - or loosing a kickboxing match.


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[Impory]

Agree...it had me confounded...nearly got the grinder out....that’s when I changed tack..lol

 

[gert]

Well my new spelling for soft top is “PITA”. Lol roll bar clears tho

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[Belizean]

With that nice looking top on, I hope your ac is working well.

 

[shum8]

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[gert]

The eagle has left the nest

https://youtu.be/a4i3KtSmYNg

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[CJ RIGGS]

Man!! That's gotta feel good!

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