Recent content by payeentbawlur

Well, you were absolutely correct. As were most of the responses in this thread. Took the battery to Advance and they tested it: All the cells in the battery were shot, 10 volts, and literally 0 CCA. So, as you can imagine, I got a new battery. Sort of a relief to be honest, at least knowing...

I did a little research on this and I believe I understand(ish) why: So that there is minimal chance of my body conducting the current of electricity, or some gadget completing the circuit and exploding? And I appreciate you chiming in. I am trying to understand as best as I can and want to be...

I tried it out this morning. Same result. Still pointing to the battery. Waiting for my girlfriend to be ready to be the key lady and try the other suggestions out. I appreciate the wisdom!

No worries, I never mentioned it in the original post so it was a solid point to bring up! And that is what I thought, but this was my first welding experience and frankly, I'm not all that familiar with electrical knowledge, but am learning by the day. So I do appreciate the insight.

I had the positive removed. Should I have had both positive and negative wires disconnected?

Sounds like you're all on the same page. Tomorrow I'll try out the suggestions and see what comes of it. From your replies it is definitely seeming like the battery is junk. Which I feel silly for even starting a thread over honestly. Hopefully my Dad and I have just been on a goose chase and...

Yeah, I wasn't sure whether or not it was related, but figured it was worth mentioning in the post. My Dad still thinks the grounds got messed up but I'm not convinced haha. I'll try another battery when I find one that has the terminals on the correct sides. My Dad's does not unfortunately...

We charged it up to above 12 volts and it still did the same thing. Which is the only reason why I'm thinking it isn't the battery. BUT it did seem to lose its charge rather quickly too. I'll hook it up and give it a charge today and see what happens.

So last weekend I did some much needed repairs on my frame on the passenger rail mainly near the transmission crossmember. After the repairs were done the old girl started up with a little help from a jump (thanks to the battery being unplugged for long hours-days at a time) and she ran fine...

Let me know if you decide you want to ship. I'd be willing to pay for the costs. If not, totally understandable. Thank you for your time good sir.

That's the pair I'm running good sir. You've got it!

BEFORE KYB: AFTER KYB: So the before image is with a blown strut on the stock suspension with 200k miles. The after is with the KYB shocks installed in the front and back. With the same rubber, different rims. No spacers, all suspension lift. It resulted in a significant lift and level...

Well to be honest, mine sort of has that same feeling of when you hit a bump. Feels like it jumps around. I assumed it was from being stiff and unable to adjust properly to the change in terrain. They work fine off-road, albeit a bit rough. But again, my experience is very limited compared to...

I have the KYBs installed on my ride. The suspension performance improved dramatically over the stock one at 200,000 miles. I've never used Bilsteins, I am looking for some though. The KYBs on rock auto are for the FJ Cruiser and the 4Runner. I think they are a bit stiff for me to be honest. I...

I can't believe I didn't mention that. I edited my original post and addressed it. I also added a picture of the 2004 for a rough reference. I am waiting on pictures from the owner who has said "nothing beyond surface rust" for the frame. Also said the frame has had oil applied to it most falls...