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Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by TexasBlues, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. TexasBlues

    TexasBlues JEEP-Hockey-Holic

    if tis OK with you, i'd like to document my progress and ask questions along the way

    She is a 76 CJ5, 304... undercarriage still under investigation

    here are some pix from day 1 when i replaced the brake drums all the way around...

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  2. TexasBlues

    TexasBlues JEEP-Hockey-Holic

    yesterday i took her to the shop where i work and replaced the ball joints and front wheel bearings...

    i think ball joints are one of if not the hardest things to replace...

    after we got the joints on and the bearings done, we did a trial fit of my friends 33s from his wrangler... the bolt pattern is a lttle different, so we mocked it up

    all in all it took us almost 11 hours, 1.5 cases of beer, and 2 large pizzas to get this done


    test fit of my buddys 33's ... its gonna need some more room!
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    RHS steering knuckle looks pretty good considering the age
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    driver side ball joints are complete
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    72-35560... is this a part number?
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    ball joints are FUN!!!
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  3. Lieutenant Mike

    Lieutenant Mike Firefighter Mike

    Looking great. Progress is good.

    Looks like you have something decent to start with. Keep us posted.
     
  4. TexasBlues

    TexasBlues JEEP-Hockey-Holic

    thanks for the kindness mike...i saw your 66 on the featured picture... shes gorgeous

    well, me and nachos got together this morning and i looked up under her skirt ... and realized that i left off one of the grease cups for the ball joints...

    back to the shop we went... but it was alot easier today...

    NOW i have developed brake problems leaking line at master cyl... and horrible squealing from the front drums mixed up with an arm jerking snatch to the front left when applying pressure...

    new master cyl is installed already as are drums... new lines and wheel cyls in from jeep parts dude tomorrow...

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    i think i am going to wait to get the body off before i try to new lines...

    any thoughts?

    i am also having some wandering issues... which i think may be due to some OLD springs... maybe next week... :)
     
    Last edited: Jun 10, 2007