Pasadena Wrenching Party 9/26 & 27

[davenjeip]

Trying to swap a set of axles under the TJ, and see if we can get some brakes in the YJ.

Gonna start about 10am. I'll provide beer, soda, water and a pizza if you want.



Actually, I'm going to start turning wrenches on Wednesday afternoon and not stop until sometime the next week. Between jobs, so I need to give some love to the truck, trailer, the TJ, the YJ and cut the CJ into little pieces. Anyone that wants to hang out and get a little greasy, feel free to stop by.

[01TJ_03KJ]

i'm workin' all weekend but could stop by in the afternoons maybe... for um, moral support. i will bring sandwiches again, too maybe ;)

[Buzooka Joe]

im sure i can swing around to help this weekend. if you need help sooner, i might be able to free an hour before work during the week.

[davenjeip]

Let's call Saturday cancelled.

Needed to get the axles ready today, but not being able to stand sunlight due to some welders flash to me eyes, that didn't get done. Nor did I make it to NAPA to pick up my stuff.

Not sure how I will be tomorrow. If I can manage, I'll hang out in the darkness of the garage and get the axles prepped.

[davenjeip]

Joe stopped by today, and we got the axles ready to go under the Jeep. Only didn't start because of the rain, but it should be easy tomorrow.

I'll be outside working tomorrow morning, if anyone wants to help.

[01TJ_03KJ]

i get off at 3, was going to run home and change. one of y'all txt me b/c i'm thinking i can pick up a pizza on my way over as well. :)

[davenjeip]

I owe a big thanks to JT, Joe and Mindy (yes, she even turned some wrenches for us). Couldn't have done this without them.

Got the axles in, despite the rear taking forever due to getting the air hammer stuck in the trackbar.

Jeep sits level now and is high enough to beg for a set of 35's. Camber issue with the front tires is now solved, since this axle isn't bent. Also think that clunking issue in the rear should be solved, since the trackbar is installed correctly this time.

Still have a couple minor issues to take care of, like filling the diffs, bleeding the brakes, alignment, and tightenting/swapping a few bolts. Only issues seem to be that, before I take it anywhere other than the street, it'll need a longer brake line in the rear and the driveshaft shortened a little.

[67temp]

Pics or it didnt happen!

[davenjeip]

Pics or it didnt happen!

Only have that one of Mindy. I'll post it up tomorrow. :)

BTW, thanks for the tip about flaring. Did some practicing and I was able to get a flare. Might try and do one for real tomorrow.:thumbsup:

[davenjeip]

Only pic I took.

Just a link, due to not realizing that my phone took such big pictures, so I didn't resize.

http://www.davenjeip.net/mindy.jpg

Sorry Mindy, but it had to be done.:flipoff2:

[01TJ_03KJ]

Sorry Mindy, but it had to be done.:flipoff2:


it is OK. apparently, i am cute when i'm dirty. :thumbsup:

see you guys tonight! :cheers: