Mr.BlueSky Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 So this didn't happen today, but over the weekend, and it's not the weekend anymore.I'm finally getting around to posting and getting the D1 fixed.The driver side CV went out on the D1 on the way home from the High Lakes trip from last year.IMG_6687.JPGHad to build a little shelter from the elements.IMG_6688.JPGSo I believe thats not supposed to stay in there like that.Also if you notice I busted off a bolt in the process. Argh.image000000.jpgThere's the rest of it. Not good.Funny that you put up a shelter.... It seems a similar looking homeless camp has sprung up here in Skyland... Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk El Chapomint, yokrieger and RobertDingli 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Saturday I cracked down on Eleven. I had two issues to tackle.1. Replace the vacuum advance2. Do a brake bleed to try and see if this helped eradicate the scratchy brake pump and decrease run time of the pump. Vacuum advance was relative uneventful... Of course I pulled the rotor up too hard and popped the springs off the mechanical advance below. So an entire disassembly and cleaning of the dizzy innards commenced. That done the truck idled a bit better, however I did not see the advance in timing I expected. Sucking on the vacuum tube I could get 4 out of the 8 degrees I should see. More futzing to come... The brake bleed was also uneventful, though it took about an hour to an hour and a half to bleed the 12!!!! Bleed screws in accordance with the brakes manual. A lot of air and nasty fluid came out, but sadly the scratchy pump lives on and the pump runs longer than specification. Next step is to pull the pump out and try to clean the internal screen as this is a common failure point that gets "sludged". I'll also be testing the pressure sensor when the pump is removed from the vehicle. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk RobertDingli and El Chapomint 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapomint Posted February 25, 2021 Report Share Posted February 25, 2021 Funny that you put up a shelter.... It seems a similar looking homeless camp has sprung up here in Skyland... Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkDamn hobos!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 26, 2021 Report Share Posted February 26, 2021 Did some much needed maintenance on the D2 today after work. I packed in some grease in my CV as it was clicking a bit at the snow run. I also tightened the adjuster on the steering box as it was getting a little loose. The last thing I did was start on replacing some radius arm bushings. I only had time to one rear arm before it started getting cold and dark. I am only replacing the middle bushing since that gets the most wear and the other ones were fine. I decided to try some stock rubber ones in place of the poly since the poly do not seem to last with the amount of articulation I get. They tend to split and fall apart as is evident from the pictures. So I am hoping the rubber ones allow for more movement before destroying itself. I used an old stock bushing to help push in the new stock one. It’s a little tricky since the internal metal spacer extends past the outer bushing sleeve. So I pressed out the internal spacer on the old one and it worked out really well since it fit perfectly over the spacer in the new bushing. I greased up the inside of the arm and it pressed in smooth.I can’t imagine doing this job with stock bushings without a press. The poly ones go in easy with a mallet, but the stock ones really require a press. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli and Mr.BlueSky 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 The front bushings didn’t hold up better than the rear. I am going to put the replace both axle bushings with the rubber ones. It will be interesting to see how they hold up throughout the summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 What brand of bushing were those? So far my SuperPros have held up but if they fail like these, I will be testing their lifetime guarantee. It will be interesting to see how the rubber units compare. With Johnny jointed body side mounts and disconnected sway bars, the axle end radius arm bushes become the limit to cross axle flex. I suspect the axle mounting flanges actually flex and so it’s worth keeping a look out for any cracking in the steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share Posted February 27, 2021 They came with my adrenaline arms so I’m not sure the brand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 I thought I could use a ‘spare’ day to get to a couple of leaks in the front axle. The air locker was leaking more and more and the right side axle seal was leaking. Unfortunately, the air locker leak was a little more serious than anticipated and wasn’t going to be fixed by some new seals. I did reset the backlash and will now order a new air ring to complete the job during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Geez, better get a couple spares just in case... apparently they are only good for a year Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 Found and rectified the main contributor to Snowflake flailing itself into corners. Turns out the rear bushings did not survive the Rubicon. Less than 3000 miles on these bad bois.... Might need to try out the poly bushings next - see if they last an entire season... Though I see Eric had the opposite luck... After a drive around the Soquel / Skyland test triangle at unreasonable speeds, Snowflake has decidedly better road manners. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk RobertDingli, DHappel and Elherbinator 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDingli Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 After calling numerous suppliers of ARB Airlocker spare parts with no luck, I decided to try a repair. I drilled out the stub of tube left in the sleeve and silver soldered the tube back into place. Before After lutz, Mr.BlueSky, Elherbinator and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 2, 2021 Report Share Posted March 2, 2021 After calling numerous suppliers of ARB Airlocker spare parts with no luck, I decided to try a repair. I drilled out the stub of tube left in the sleeve and silver soldered the tube back into place. The solder work looks good! Hopefully it will hold now : ). RobertDingli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Took some time to remove the immaciated stock ARB bumper recovery point. New (proper) recovery points are in the works and should be installed soon. This time they will be in a more protected location. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk DHappel and RobertDingli 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaimymac Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Started replacing the power steering hoses on the DI, messy job, especially in the driveway! Taking the hose off the pump & the hose fitting broke off! Luckily Tim Scully has one at his shop & he’s only 5 miles away! Will update later! RobertDingli and DHappel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Took some time to remove the immaciated stock ARB bumper recovery point. New (proper) recovery points are in the works and should be installed soon. This time they will be in a more protected location. Sent from my Pixel 2 using TapatalkDo I see a new Fox steering stabilizer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 5, 2021 Report Share Posted March 5, 2021 Bandy scared me with his exploding coolant reservoir, so I upgraded today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli, lutz and Mr.BlueSky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Do I see a new Fox steering stabilizer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You certainly did! Maybe I should have added that post here first ; ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BlueSky Posted March 9, 2021 Report Share Posted March 9, 2021 Bandy scared me with his exploding coolant reservoir, so I upgraded today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Hilarious . But also true... I live in a constant state of fear now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elherbinator Posted March 14, 2021 Report Share Posted March 14, 2021 Had to do some maintenance due some heavy winching yesterday. The hard angle was too much for the synthetic line and the hard winching through thick mud melted the rubber a bit on my battery terminals. Gotta remember to let it rest a little on long winches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk RobertDingli, Mr.BlueSky and DHappel 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickbubz Posted March 16, 2021 Report Share Posted March 16, 2021 New-to-me (thanks again Rob!) TR sliders for the LR3 went on. Interestingly, seems like the compressor cover will still fit - contrary to instructions. Tempted to drop it and find out, but these suckers are heavy. Maybe another day when I feel ambitious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk El Chapomint, lutz, DHappel and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Found and rectified the main contributor to Snowflake flailing itself into corners. Turns out the rear bushings did not survive the Rubicon. Less than 3000 miles on these bad bois.... Might need to try out the poly bushings next - see if they last an entire season... Though I see Eric had the opposite luck... After a drive around the Soquel / Skyland test triangle at unreasonable speeds, Snowflake has decidedly better road manners. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk How are the frame side bushings for the A-bar holding up? I had a set of poly die in one Rubicon trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Had to do some maintenance due some heavy winching yesterday. The hard angle was too much for the synthetic line and the hard winching through thick mud melted the rubber a bit on my battery terminals. Gotta remember to let it rest a little on long winches Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Double check to be sure the connections are in good shape - high heat can be caused by a poor connection and heavy use of that winch is probably pulling a good 300 amps through there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHappel Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 New-to-me (thanks again Rob!) TR sliders for the LR3 went on. Interestingly, seems like the compressor cover will still fit - contrary to instructions. Tempted to drop it and find out, but these suckers are heavy. Maybe another day when I feel ambitious. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I find installing or removing them solo is best done by using a floor jack with a cross beam to lift them into place. First use some duct tape to secure the frame bushings to the slider, lift into place, use a long drift to align, and get the two frame bolts loosely started. Then come back and do the sill bolts. I've played this game a few times.... Nickbubz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplurGn Posted March 19, 2021 Report Share Posted March 19, 2021 Replaced the tie rod end - seemed to be a “little†bent.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Elherbinator, Nickbubz, RobertDingli and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickbubz Posted March 20, 2021 Report Share Posted March 20, 2021 More prep for Death Valley trip next weekend. Built this platform based off dimensions found online, and installed a drawer fridge. Hoping it helps keep everything more organized as opposed to the giant pile-O-stuff I seem end up with. Putting the cart before the horse a bit, as the dual battery kit hasn’t arrived yet.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mr.BlueSky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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