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    Tow rig HPOP reseal may be turning into full HPOP replacement...fawk

    I had the friggin thing almost done, then discovered a crack in the housing.

    At least the Heep is pretty much ready, just alignment/balljoints, tighten up the suspension bolts and top off the rear diff. Oh yeah....smog test and tags - crapola.
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    Jim, you might want to make sure that your spring retainers are tight too!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken L View Post
    Jim, you might want to make sure that your spring retainers are tight too!

    I see registering is still on your to-do list!
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    Dave, it is. Not sure if I'll be able to make it again this year though; I'm looking at switching jobs. Should have an offer this afternoon actually. Between that, Kim's new job that she only has 2 weeks of vacation this year, and my first grandchild coming along any day now, (daughter lives in WI) time off for GSW is in short supply.
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    It'll work out for ya one of these years I'm sure. Good luck on the offer gramps!
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    Ken, good luck on the job change,

    We need to get lunch again soon. I am on the road for two weeks starting Saturday, but after that??
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    Well the 5.9 passed emissions. However when changing back to the 35's. I noticed something. Both left wheels are bent & cracked along the rim. I guess it's one more reason not to hot rod out on the High Speed Mesa & other places. It must have happened the year before last because last year I took it easy..

    I still need to install my PSC steering box after it get's rebuilt. I Have to get it sent in Mon. Maybe will get to the rock lights too.
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    Shorter front shocks, alloy shafts for the dana 44, build or have cage built, get lots of shit done at work so I can go. Doesn't look like I'm going to make it, haven't done the grand slam west since 07!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Colorado 5.9 View Post
    Both left wheels are bent & cracked along the rim.
    That sucks. This is why I prefer steel wheels. Yes they are heavier then aluminum, but they don't crack when they bend. Time for pricey forged aluminum wheels or steel.
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    And you can beat them back into place with a sledgehammer when you bend them!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigDaveZJ View Post
    And you can beat them back into place with a sledgehammer when you bend them!
    Yes! And still get home. I have seen you do that with a few wheels.
    Scott, there is a guy on CO4x4 selling a set of 5.9 wheels.
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    HPOP and fuel bowl rebuild are done on the tow rig. I've got a drip on the passenger side next to the flywheel inspection plate, but I'm thinking it's draining out from the valley. Didn't get enough rags in there to soak it all up I'm thinking.

    Brake pads on the front, and it'll be ready to rock and roll. - DONE

    The Heep needs the belly pan bolted back up, top off the rear diff, smog test and tags. rock lights are soldered, need to get a junction box for the wiring.

    1 month to go!
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    I built my cross member and long arm mounts Friday, got it welded on. Now I just need to build the arms. I need a few more parts first.
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    So MUCH to do. So little time. Every time I look at ol' red the to-do list gets longer. Where to begin? Start on something and the phone rings. Another flooded house. Being on call sucks. Trip's paid for but Jeep's like "Um, hey man..." Had time this weekend and water pump shit the bed on my dd 5.2. There went $150 and six hours. Tick. Tock.
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    I went to change my rear diff fluid and found the bottom bolt on the cover rounded off (from rocks). Looks like I'll be replacing them with some hex bolts when I get that bolt removed some day.

    So who has the best method to remove the stripped bolt?
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    Weld a nut to it.
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    I can't.

    Next?
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    Pound a smaller, disposable (HF) socket onto it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ArloGuthroJeep View Post
    I went to change my rear diff fluid and found the bottom bolt on the cover rounded off (from rocks). Looks like I'll be replacing them with some hex bolts when I get that bolt removed some day.

    So who has the best method to remove the stripped bolt?
    You do a lot of reverse wheeling? Seems this is a much more common occurrence on front diffs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jsteves View Post
    You do a lot of reverse wheeling? Seems this is a much more common occurrence on front diffs.
    Common with Aluminum D44A without skid plates. If you can't weld a nut, try welding the end of a short bolt. Easier then drilling and using an easy out.
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    Swap out that D44AL with something better. Problem solved.
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    Like John said, just because it is aluminum...getting kind of thin down there and just a matter of time until I peal away the cover:/

    I think I am going to go down the easy out route.

    I returned my welding tank a couple months ago since I have been renting it and not using it for too long. I am not able/willing to spend the cash on buying a new tank right now.
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    No welder?
    Drive over to the local muffler shop and ask them to weld a bolt/nut to it. Give the guy a few bucks (cash). Drive home and remove.
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    I have a welder, just no gas [tank]
    -Ryan
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    Wouldn't be surprised if you could still get enough of a weld on there for your purposes. I've welded a couple things forgetting to turn on the gas.
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    Good point - doesn't need to be a clean weld.
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