TRUXterra Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 Ordered a new driver's side LCA and Cam bolts today. Local shop sheared a bolt today trying to align the X in prep for tires next week. They had to weld the remaining bolt end to the frame mount so that it is driveable. The front most lower mount has taken on some damage for some reason ( :p) and this outcome was highly likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 flipped the rear hatch strut mounting brackets to give an impressive amount of extra lift height. now I can stand under it without gouging my eyeballs out on the shovel :) http://www.xterranation.org/showthread.php?2627-How-To-Make-your-rear-hatch-raise-higher-for-free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 13, 2014 Report Share Posted December 13, 2014 flipped the rear hatch strut mounting brackets to give an impressive amount of extra lift height. now I can stand under it without gouging my eyeballs out on the shovel :) lol, I played with struts as well, though mine was to install the hood mod. Before: After: Also installed a new air freshener on the roof :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05TJ Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Spent the weekend in my buddies garage working on our rigs , patched one of his fenders. Fixed a tranny leak. Filled a small rust patch on my trunk, vaguely noticeable in the first picture Wanted to get out wheeling this weekend but feels better being prepped for winter. I imagine the trails were perfect . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Finally after 6 months I remounted the skids today! PITA on the wet ground and solo, but worth it. They are certainly tweaked in a few spots and I had to use a ratchet strap to get a few holes to line up. Tires should be here tomorrow (so I'm told) and then the LCA on Thursday. Hoping that I can get crap done Friday and finally be ready for the trails again ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Whyte Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I took it into the shop for a new to it tranny, and sye, driveshaft and pinion angle adjustment :) (and with any luck the adjustment will be enough to drop the trasfer case drop) should help on the highway driving..I hope :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Yesterday I had new inner & outer pinion bearings, pinion seal and axle seals installed on my front axle, along with a new rear pinion seal, and new oil into my rear D35. Just need to pick up some Limited Slip additive to go in the rear, as it still works like it should B) ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 That sounds like quite the overhaul! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oniondip Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 8" lift on front and 37s. I'm ready to play now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Tried to start the X ......radio, cb, lights....but no action...and no click I'm guessing the weekends deep mud baths got in the starter or transmission park neutral position switch I eventually got it going by jumping it....but I it's a new battery, so maybe I disturbed something in the process. Hopefully just a one-off :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Bought my X, err, myself another Xmas present. It's another first run product. This is not the finished product but you might be able to guess what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Does anyone have any full synthetic grease??? I couldnt find any anywhere... @Devin: Some sort of grille garnish? Or a light mount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Does anyone have any full synthetic grease??? I couldnt find any anywhere... @Devin: Some sort of grille garnish? Or a light mount? New bumper! j/k; Rear light mount. LED lights already in hand. DPDT switch on order. That will give me "always-on" upper position, "off" centre position, and "on with reverse lights" lower position options. XOSKEL was the only option before and then they/he fubared lots of people earlier this year. This is a first run from Insain Fab (hence the IF logo). The item I receive will be powder coated and look like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Yay!!!! They look great! Anyone want any of these decals? print screen windows xp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Im gonna cry the first time they get dirty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Those are nice!!! I see a lot of cleaning in your future....... I'll take any spare decals you have :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Had a low coolant message pop up, and found that I have a leak around the water pump. :( Checked the trans fluid, and it was down a little too. Didn't see any leaks, and it only took about half a quart to top it back up. A new water pump is under $40, so that's not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 jeez that's a good price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Im gonna cry the first time they get dirty! They had better be tears of joy or else a lot of people will be standing in line to revoke your man card. I believe the UCA's are self programmed to un-install themselves and return to the factory if they are not used appropriately; at least that is what I heard :P $40-50 for a water pump is about the same for me. Unfortunately, I'd also have to rip the whole front section of the engine bay off to replace it as it's driven from 1 of the 2 timing chains. While you're in there, replace the chains & tensioners too. Add a couple gaskets and other parts, it's a $700+ part list alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 yes they'll get use, but... there sooooooo pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 The arms look and feel great, alignment is perfect literwlly. The stock size rubber looks funny but is p rated and rides real nice! Very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Do you have your winters on right now? Good choice on the UCAs. The only reason I didn't get them is i got a wicked deal on the all pros. Did you install them yourself? Its fairly simple to do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Yeah nokians are on, i just sent it all to the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 You all know what this means... Now I need the matching lowers.http://wheelersoffroad.com/product/controlarms/chromoly-stock-length-uniball-lower-control-arms-2/ A bit pricey though. image hosting over 5mb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Command Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Got my truck back earlier this week! 2 months afterwards and not without some issues. I got it back not exactly as I gave it to them, my gas cap tether is broken, my horn no longer works, my tires where almost flat and my battery no longer holds a charge. Sadly that's just naming a few issues...... Anyways my main concern is the battery. I haven't done any trouble shooting yet but here's what's going on. I would drive for awhile on the highway, stop at the post office (turn truck off) grab my mail them come out. When I go to start the truck it barely starts and I mean barely. I would leave the battery on a trickle charger all night but it makes no difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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