Get the rubber body bushing kit from LMC instead of poly bushings.
Martin
Martin
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Guy had the body lift and poly set on c-list for $50 so I bought both for the body lift. My body bushings are in great shape, so not sure if I'll even replace them at all. Believe me, I had the Marty voice resonating in my mind when purchasing it from him.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Its not too bad. I got a little pissed because i threw all the old stuff in the garbage and then had to go get it back out because they reused the metal plate thingies. Let me know if you get stuck.
I want it all poly simply because the rest of the cage and sliders will be tied in with poly.
Mine came with a bunch of hardware. I'll have to dig it out tonight and see what it came with. Not sure who it's even from.
Not sure if it's an issue, but I am solid mounting my cage to the frame. Not worried about noise and vibrations, just worried about strength issues.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Meh. Its the right thing to do. At least the mounts may give a little for the sheetmetal area of the body to the frame.
So go the Marty way and get the LMC's or use what I have?
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Use what you have. At least the poly should last longer. Im sure it doesnt much matter either way if youre going to tie the cage to the frame.
Those were my thoughts too.
prob just use what you have however you may need to visit the local hardware store.
Oh, I'm sure I'll be there. No issues with that.
it's fine as long as the hardware employee stays out of your way..... right?
I don't look like a nice person, so I usually get left alone lol.
I wanted to put my 3,000th post here...
Pad
Pad
Getting this ready for BMR in Disney, OK March 18th-19th.
Need to replace the 11yr old red top that is in it. I am hearing that optima has lost their quality, and that you can get the same battery for a lot less $$$ now.
Who is using what? And what is a good alternative to the red top Optimas?
Need to replace the 11yr old red top that is in it. I am hearing that optima has lost their quality, and that you can get the same battery for a lot less $$$ now.
Who is using what? And what is a good alternative to the red top Optimas?
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Regular ol interstate for me.
I'm running a Duracell now.
My last interstate lasted 3 years on a DD.
My last interstate lasted 3 years on a DD.
Interstate used to make Optima, not sure if they still do. But this one lasted 11 years.
wetoolowdingbangow
1/2 ton status
Pretty much everything is duracell now. I went to 3 different places for a battery for a car and the only option was duracell. Its still working just fine.
Batteries are hit or miss. Knowing what i know about batteries there isnt a huge difference. Even the "best" screw up.
Interstate bought optima and apparently theyre made in mexico now...like everything else.
There also seemed to be a decline in reliability once they got a military contract....cheapest bidder stuff.
Batteries are hit or miss. Knowing what i know about batteries there isnt a huge difference. Even the "best" screw up.
Interstate bought optima and apparently theyre made in mexico now...like everything else.
There also seemed to be a decline in reliability once they got a military contract....cheapest bidder stuff.
