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5/8 ton status
Mine flippity flops all over in that area. I definitely need a set of that.
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"Hardcore" 89 (Black and Blue). IT RUNS, DRIVES, AND STOPS. BUILD ON HOLD
- Thread starter MTBLAZER89
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It's a home built one a friend did.
Needs dimples
Been super busy camping, taking care of the garden, and enjoying the short summer. Did get a few things painted last week. I also drilled the perches on my 60 so I can avoid using a zero rate.
I ran into issues with the lower bolts on my frame plates. I bought some 1/2" flush mount cap screws, but the 3/4" bit isn't enough for them to sit flush. Ordered a 7/8" so hopefully that'll do the trick. Once I get those done, I can get the slider to frame tie in done, and then hang the springs.
I ran into issues with the lower bolts on my frame plates. I bought some 1/2" flush mount cap screws, but the 3/4" bit isn't enough for them to sit flush. Ordered a 7/8" so hopefully that'll do the trick. Once I get those done, I can get the slider to frame tie in done, and then hang the springs.
why use a countersunk allen?
it is because the plate thickness you added wont allow for a normal bolt to fit inside of the shackle? 
it is because the plate thickness you added wont allow for a normal bolt to fit inside of the shackle?
Looks like it.
I burned them in on my truck, they're not going anywhere
You need a 15/16" to 1" diameter at the outer surface of the plate. The screw is called a Flat Head Cap Screw... The head diameter can be anywhere between .938" (theoretical sharp) to .872" minimum.
it is because the plate thickness you added wont allow for a normal bolt to fit inside of the shackle?
Yeah mainly the lower rear one.
The shackle hangers are welded on?
These almost sit flush with the 3/4 countersink. The 7/8 bit was $27. If they aren't flush they'll get welded and ground smooth.
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Yep, boxed the inside frame rail and burned them in.
Little progress before work today. The 7/8" bit worked perfect. Got all four lower holes countersunk. Bolts test fit on drivers side.
Also got the A/C stuff pulled and the cowl removed.
Also got the A/C stuff pulled and the cowl removed.
Of course the only thing I didn't take a pic of is the cap screws installed in the plate LOL. It was really really dirty under the wiper cowl!
Is there a bushing/bearing that is supposed to be here? It's really flippity floppity...
yes on the bearing
You should buy a pressure washer.
This was pressure washed before coming inside.. I suppose I could be careful and do it again inside.
you can see the bearing in the pic, it's just pulled out of the column.
Just replaced mine after koh. Ordered this one off amazon:
Crown Automotive 4487696K Steering Shaft Bearing Kit
Crown Automotive 4487696K Steering Shaft Bearing Kit
Yeah I think I'll replace that.
Inner heater box crap removed.
Kind of trying to clean up in the garage today.
Damn. That was dirty af then.
