Build Thread My Cj-8 build thread

[Petescj]

Man that sucks.

Id get more done if it wasnt for these voices in my head.

 

[Petescj]

Anyway I cant be angry forever over things I cant control so I had to get downstairs a little. Ive been using the basic hand tolls for all my work. Many a time I couldve used a helping hand. A little while ago I got a bench vise that I believe will help alot. Not the glitzy-est tool in the world but like a Cj its tough , basic and gets the job done.



Of course you need to mount it to something stable or its worthless. I have a little "workbench" in my basement. I mounted the vise with some larger flat washers on the bottom to help dispurse some of the stress going thru it if needed. Im thinking of grabbing some metal plate to sandwich the plywood table till I get another workbench.

 

[Petescj]

Now heres my mess of parts I need to take up to the local car wash.

 

[Petescj]

Ok the above pic has the alternator in it. That doesnt go on the parts washing trip. I wish I could take the Scrambler up there as well but it looks like Im going to have to take care of this mess in the garage / driveway.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

Man that sucks about the voices and all lol.

DROOOID 2

 

[Petescj]

Im really having a hard time understanding why my new shackles arent on my porch this minute!! I'll be even more understanding ,and wait for a reply to the e-mail I sent .

That email was concerning my recent disgust with Morris after I went thru this whole scenraio by phone yesterday.


:down:

 

[Petescj]

I'll admit Ive been saying that the minimum was 1/8th and Im sorry for that. But WTF? This is all I want.

Leaf Spring Shackles (Pair) Hammertone Gray Warrior*WAR121 by the Jeep Specialists at Morris 4x4 Center

If Nacy poole or Juan Paddilla want to explain how it could take this long , and this many calls / emails to get it right Id love to see them post it up here.


And that would be if I actually had the correct shackles here. The Saga continues...

 

[Petescj]

A dedication for my friends at Morris 4x4...

YouTube - Disturbed ISHFWILF (I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For (U2 Cover) Asylum 2010 [HD720p]lyrics

 

[Old Dog]

I'll admit Ive been saying that the minimum was 1/8th and Im sorry for that. But WTF? This is all I want.

Leaf Spring Shackles (Pair) Hammertone Gray Warrior*WAR121 by the Jeep Specialists at Morris 4x4 Center
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Well , Pete, if you tell them you want 1/2" instead of 1/8" (They must hear 1 1/8") you might get the right ones.

 

[Petescj]

Something is supposed to show up tomorrow? I can only imagine what will be in the great brown mystery box left on my doorstep by Fed Ex.

Well , Pete, if you tell them you want 1/2" instead of 1/8" (They must hear 1 1/8") you might get the right ones.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

anybody wanna place bets about what's in the box?

 

[Old Dog]

anybody wanna place bets about what's in the box?

I'm bet'n factory stock ones.

 

[Petescj]

anybody wanna place bets about what's in the box?

I'm bet'n factory stock ones.

Pretty much what I excpected. Waited 48 hrs. for more

 

[Cheepjeep85]

well at least they gave you plenty of it. even threw in some litter for your trouble.

 

[Petescj]

well at least they gave you plenty of it. even threw in some litter for your trouble.

You knew I couldnt help but have a little fun at their expense. Today Im happy to announce a smaller box appeared with the correct size shackles. Saturday will be spent washing the parts pile and weather pending , painting will start.

 

[Cheepjeep85]

Hey congratulations, now let me ask you, was it worth it? Lol

DROOOID 2

 

[Petescj]

It it was my daily driver at this point I wouldve been fuming... more. The stockers have always looked so flimsy to me even though theyve lasted 30 yrs.

It really did make me think though. Im going to get more into detail later on in this thread.

Hey congratulations, now let me ask you, was it worth it? Lol

DROOOID 2

 

[Cheepjeep85]

yeah they do look flimsy, mine need replacing. i'm going to try to have a buddy of mine make me some at work, should be free (i hope). i can't bring myself to spend $75 on a couple pieces of flat steel. hence the name CHEEPjeep . although those are very nice.

 

[Old Dog]

I'm cheep too, made my own. I never cared for the one that have the welded piece holding them together. My thought is, not all bushings are the same, so they might not be the right width. I see a lot of pics of people with there's bent from tighting.
Pete, good luck with yours, I hope they fit right. (not trying to jinx ya)

 

[Cheepjeep85]

ah you could cut em apart and re weld em to the right width if you had to. i guess we could give you time to try em out before we start suggesting that you have problems huh.