1986 CJ7 Laredo:
258 w/Howell TBI, HEI Ign., Dana 44 Front w/Detroit, Dana 44 Rear w/Discs & Detroit,
NP435 Trans, Dana 300 T-case w/twin stick
1969 Bronco:
351W, D44 high pinon front from full size, 9” full size rear, NP435 trans and Dana 20
Wife, youngest son & I went wheeling today.
Hackett Gulch trail, which is west of Colorado Springs. Nice trail and added bonus are 2 streams to fly fish for brookies and browns.
Escaped the heat too.
I've been working on fixing several issues related to neglect by the previous owner. The steering was vague to say the least. Worn steering shaft joints, worn steering box, and leaf spring bushings that let the axle move side to side.
It didn't help that the steering stabilizer mount sandwiched between the spring and the axle and kept the driver side spring pin from seating in the spring perch, so the axle wasn't even aligned properly.
I did ball joints, wheel bearings, and tie rod ends last month when I refurbished the axles.
It's a good opportunity to swap out the Rough Country springs for Skyjacker while I'm replacing bushings. There may be better springs than Skyjacker but anything is better than Rough Country. And they were on sale.
I have a different stabilizer on the way and took out the mount for the other one. So the axle is now exactly where it should be.
I still need to get a lot back together, but it's hot in the afternoon so progress is a little slow.
1986 CJ7 Laredo:
258 w/Howell TBI, HEI Ign., Dana 44 Front w/Detroit, Dana 44 Rear w/Discs & Detroit,
NP435 Trans, Dana 300 T-case w/twin stick
1969 Bronco:
351W, D44 high pinon front from full size, 9” full size rear, NP435 trans and Dana 20
I had to deal with more DSPO (Dip "Stick" Previous Owner) issues with the swaybar end links. They had pitched the OEM pins and used under size bolts. I ordered some replacements and got all the bushings replaced. I torqued the springs and the pitman arm. I ended up using a ratchet strap on the pitman arm so I put less stress on the gear box and the tie rod ends. And my torque wrench goes up to 250 ft-lb so it handled the 185 I needed just fine.
I still have a bit more to do to finish it all but I may have it on the road this weekend.
I had to deal with more DSPO (Dip "Stick" Previous Owner) issues with the swaybar end links. They had pitched the OEM pins and used under size bolts. I ordered some replacements and got all the bushings replaced. I torqued the springs and the pitman arm. I ended up using a ratchet strap on the pitman arm so I put less stress on the gear box and the tie rod ends. And my torque wrench goes up to 250 ft-lb so it handled the 185 I needed just fine.
I still have a bit more to do to finish it all but I may have it on the road this weekend.
Love your "Organized Chaos" in your Shop !!!
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger !
I keep trying to find a couple 3-4 days to "REALLY" Put Things away and Where they Belong instead of "Building Pile Areas" to be Sorted sometime later.
I can spend an hour looking for some parts I need that have been Relocated Several times instead of putting them away the first time.
Love your "Organized Chaos" in your Shop !!!
Don't feel like the Lone Ranger !
I keep trying to find a couple 3-4 days to "REALLY" Put Things away and Where they Belong instead of "Building Pile Areas" to be Sorted sometime later.
I can spend an hour looking for some parts I need that have been Relocated Several times instead of putting them away the first time.
