T-man's '05 Sport Build Thread
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having fun
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After changing to Camburg arms, I still have the slight pull to the left also. The shop also rotated tires around and didn't cure the problem.
Camber 0.0, toe .06 both sides caster off at 1.3&1.6.
My thought, new tires as no wear pattern to them yet, or adjustable rear components.
Camber 0.0, toe .06 both sides caster off at 1.3&1.6.
My thought, new tires as no wear pattern to them yet, or adjustable rear components.
I plan on changing the rear lca's soon so those have new bushings. I'm going to weld a L channel steel to the bottom of it so that if I ever hit something they are protected better. I'm planning a bigger lift in the future, haven't decided if I want long travel leaf Springs in the rear, or a long travel metaltech kit.
having fun
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Yeah, I don't worry too much about it myself. Did put Overland 3" springs in the rear before the change on the front. Still have other things before rear LCA adjustable setup.
I did awhile back the angle iron on bottom and flat stock on top of my stock ones due to bending one already. It has helped a lot since then for hits.
I did awhile back the angle iron on bottom and flat stock on top of my stock ones due to bending one already. It has helped a lot since then for hits.
I forgot who did that! I seen that and new I wanted to do it. Lol
I plan on FJ cruiser 6" rough country lift. I decided on them because they provide springs for the rear instead of a spacer. They also provide new rear uca's, so if I replace the lower ones and beef them up I should be all set there. For the front I'm going to reinforce the drop bracket and tie it into the frame. My plan is to build a skid plate before and after the DB tying it all into one solid unit. I also want to get the icon coilovers/shocks at all 4 corners.
having fun
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Kinda the reason why I did the rear springs also, no spacers any more except the driver side to get rid of the lean so far. Using the adjustable upper/lower rear helps with putting the rear end back into proper position to possibly change the pull on the steering(my thought).
adjustable lower links are a lot thicker for hits from others I seen, but, could put extra steel in there for piece of mind. Beats finding out you taken a hit on them and bending them at there cost. But, I'm sitting a lot lower than others that I follow in trails on that I'm not built tall enough for.
adjustable lower links are a lot thicker for hits from others I seen, but, could put extra steel in there for piece of mind. Beats finding out you taken a hit on them and bending them at there cost. But, I'm sitting a lot lower than others that I follow in trails on that I'm not built tall enough for.
I would like adjustable ones to move the rear axle back a little bit too. I was actually thinking of something they do on jeeps. Longer, heavier lower link and the upper link comes off the lower link. Adjustable ends so you can adjust the pinion angle. Seems like you would be able to get more articulation, more adjustability, and with the lift I want more height too.
On a side note, either my driver side wheel bearing or the cv axle is squeaking and pulling slightly while turning. Not very happy, the cv was replaced just over a month ago and the wheel bearing was replaced in January. I don't understand why the wheel bearings go bad so easily. I wish there was an upgrade for them, like Tundra bearing/hub/spindle or something. argh!:sniper:
fo' runnin'
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Congrats, man!!!
Thanks!
preacher35
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That's awesome bud! Congratulations! No man knows the purest meaning of love until they have a little baby girl. I have two. You will now become a complete sucker, when that little girl flashes her eyes at you and asks you to buy her a new toy.
Hehe, my other "baby girl" is turning 16 next month. Lol, and I have 2 boys, 14 and 7. Full house!
Thank you!
having fun
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Congratulations to you Tony and family! Birth of a child is one of life's most precious things.
meldedmedia
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Congrats on the new addition!
So the other day I went for a short trail ride to test out my new bushings/control arms. Rides so much better!
Got some drivers side tire rub, then realized my steering wheel wasn't centered anymore. Got out and looked, the damn nut on the spc upper ball joint came loose and it moved all the way over towards the body. Jacked the front up, pulled the tire back over and torqued the nut to 150 ft lbs instead of 100. Hopefully it holds now. Torqued the passenger side too just to be safe.
Also found out my drivers side wheel bearing is Shit again.. Grrr, about sick of wheel bearings!
Got some drivers side tire rub, then realized my steering wheel wasn't centered anymore. Got out and looked, the damn nut on the spc upper ball joint came loose and it moved all the way over towards the body. Jacked the front up, pulled the tire back over and torqued the nut to 150 ft lbs instead of 100. Hopefully it holds now. Torqued the passenger side too just to be safe.
Also found out my drivers side wheel bearing is Shit again.. Grrr, about sick of wheel bearings!
having fun
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When I had the SPCs, I had taken a measurement of the distance the adjustable part was away from the outer edge of the arm incase this happen to me, never did though. After a alignment went home cracked open that adjusting nut and used Loctite on it and 150 them.
I was contemplating lock tight. Mine are all the way out so I think I'll do that.
blackoutt
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You inspired me to cut my LCA's off this weekend for new bushings, greaseable bolts, greaseable ball joints, and SPC UCA's. Cutting those bolts was a b*tch! Angle grinder on the bottom as far as I could then hours of sawzall from the top. Almost done except for one ball joint is stuck in there pretty well, 20 ton press doesn't make it budge at all. How'd you get yours out?
Also with how seized those lower bushings were, holding the LCA in place I can easily see how just replacing the bushings/bolts would allow more lift and a better ride.
Also with how seized those lower bushings were, holding the LCA in place I can easily see how just replacing the bushings/bolts would allow more lift and a better ride.
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If I did it again I would use a grinder with a 6 or 7 inch cutting blade. The 4" just won't quite reach without serious work, stretching, cussing, and 5 arms! Lol
I had to cut three of my balljoints off. They were so stuck it was unreal. I bought new lca's that had new bushings and balljoints and I bought used spc uca's from [MENTION=44866]ARK_SWAMP_RIDER[/MENTION] on here. I out new bushings in, and new balljoints so I wasn't worried about keeping the old ones.
My truck rides so much better! My fiance said she could tell a difference, which is huge cause she is the most car dumb person I've ever met! She didn't even know when I cut the muffler off my truck!! Lol
