received this in the mail


replaced Torsion bar bushings, I had to use the old inserts, as the ones supplied had a ID that was too small





cleaned up




painted

 

Nice, outsane!

Guys, Would you know how heavy the top is? Need to see if possible to make manual hoist OR simple have help lift it off or on.

TIA,
RAD

 

I have seen reports of it being between 125# and 150#

several guys do the manual method, including 4crawlr Roger

 

ah crap



measured and I need alteast 24" extended length shocks... these are too short...
ordered some shock mounts and a flip kit. should make up the difference and give me some time to save some money and get some new Blue and golds... I have some new spares to toss in....

http://www.doetsch-shocks.com/

 

wow!

at least you know what you need to do... i'd bring it/tow it to a shop - lol.

btw, i saw you rolling down SM blvd the other day

joel

 

nice Joel...

next time honk!!

 

welded on the shock mounts..still need to paint and move the shock..

maybe put on the rear flip kit

 

Thanks, outsane! and greetings from North County I notice your work on the suspension bushings. I'm hearing squeaks on mine. Might have to replace them.

Outsane and folks,
May I have your recommendations for where to get suspension bushings? Got stock suspension soon to be Zuk'd. Not for hardcore wheeling, just taking me to trailheads.
-RAD

 

Marlin has some bushings...

or Energy suspension... not sure on what is best..

 

where in north county are you?

i have some coil springs from a jeep (?) that you could have if you want to try them out.

joel

 

Found an exhaust leak in my header

Added a ground loop isolator for the stereo..

 

Here is an image of the leak..




I threw a puddle weld on it... so glad I have a welder in the garage.

now that I am looking at the huge pic.. I can see a crack forming...

great... guess I'll have to remove the header and fix that some day..

 

Hell, I thought it was 200! My wife helped me take mine off this summer, so yes it can be done with a helper. Just know the rear end is much heavier (wiper motor).

10 years ago, the week I picked up my truck, I somehow, alone, removed the top without dropping it or damaging anything. I would never try that again!

 

Sorry, what is that?

I imagine it eliminates a "whine" from the stereo right? But what is it and how do you do it?

Sorry for the distraction

 

no worries phil..

I bought
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Systems-...+loop+isolator

$7.85 free shipping (Amazon Prime member)

just connects inline for RCA connectors..
And yeah its there to cut down electrical noise, it was worse when I had my iphone, then it is now with the Samsung Galaxy III

My phone is connected through the headphone jack to the AUX on a really old alpine head unit..

One of these days I would like to go bluetooth... If I can get an amazing deal on a head unit..

 

You mind telling me what brand of header that is and overall with the luck you have had with it? Crack like that wouldnt worry me so much. I have a tough time getting them to seal to the head. I use Toyota exhaust gasket. I personally prefer the stock manifold just so as I can get a good seal, but those are getting harder to find.

 

Terry It's a Downey header I have had no issues with sealing.

Oh and I got 18 mpg at the last fill up. I think the bikini top helped aero a little.

 

sweet.

i have a downey header and intake. the previous owner installed those.

does your header have the CARB number on the header?

i have a sticker that i stuck under the hood and have had no problems with smog.

joel

 

I don't have a carb plate or sticker

Boo

 

Thanks Guys!
Joel ,
From what Jeep are your springs?

Guys,
What springs do you know that will not will not lift too much beyond stock, and could be used on no-cut/weld Zuk?

I already got Black Magic 12", 3-inch ID, 125#/inch, but am holding off because:

• I might find springs that will not require lifting fronts.
• Need to order polyurethane (hard like skateboard wheels) inserts to eliminate metal-to-metal contact between spring, frame and lef pack U-bolts.