Knitty Gritty - Yarn Cruisers 1990 FJ80

[Yarn Cruiser]

Swapped out old dry rotted stock tires for 33s. These are place holders until I get my Kendas from @Inukshuk mounted on her wheels.

This was my first ever tire change and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I also used all the fun shop tools that make it easy breezy. I really enjoyed this approach for learning and just getting a feel for the process. We will be practicing with the bottle jack and other hand tools before I need to do it on trail so it will be familiar.

Pictured is @DomOfTheDead new Christmas present the Trac Tire Jack! That thing is awesome. I would have struggled mounting the tire without it's help.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

Swapped out old dry rotted stock tires for 33s. These are place holders until I get my Kendas from @Inukshuk mounted on her wheels.

This was my first ever tire change and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I also used all the fun shop tools that make it easy breezy. I really enjoyed this approach for learning and just getting a feel for the process. We will be practicing with the bottle jack and other hand tools before I need to do it on trail so it will be familiar.

Pictured is @DomOfTheDead new Christmas present the Trac Tire Jack! That thing is awesome. I would have struggled mounting the tire without it's help.

I'm defiantly getting me the trac tire jack! No more crow bar!

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

I'm defiantly getting me the trac tire jack! No more crow bar!

Dom said was a bit big and heavy to bring on trail with us. But what he doesn't know.

 

[Inukshuk]

Trac Tire Jack is very cool. Great idea. I usually sit on the ground and use my legs on each side of the tire to lift but I might even get one of those!

 

[Johnny Utah]

Trac Tire Jack is very cool. Great idea. I usually sit on the ground and use my legs on each side of the tire to lift but I might even get one of those!

Same. Been doing it that way since my dad showed me how.

 

[rushthezeppelin]

Trac Tire Jack is very cool. Great idea. I usually sit on the ground and use my legs on each side of the tire to lift but I might even get one of those!

I just roll it up on my foot lol.

 

[LC200TX]

Diss

Unique Truck Equipment - Easy Lever Wheel Dolly 24"-36" Tires

Easy Lever Wheel Dolly 24"-36" Tires

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[fyffer]

Been taking my tires off/on at ground level, never an issue. My bigger concerns would be using the spare from the tire Carrier without help.

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

Thanks to @MonPetiteShoe Knitty Gritty has a bumper! Eventually we will replace this one so we can mount my winch. She looks so much cooler now! Progress has been slower than we would have liked, things are looking better and we hope to have her ready for the 80s only run. I can't wait to get her out on trail.

 

[that'swhatshesaid]

Thanks to @MonPetiteShoe Knitty Gritty has a bumper! Eventually we will replace this one so we can mount my winch. She looks so much cooler now! Progress has been slower than we would have liked, things are looking better and we hope to have her ready for the 80s only run. I can't wait to get her out on trail.

SO exciting! Can't wait for the only 80's and some Drive like A Girl runs with Knitty Gritty!

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

SO exciting! Can't wait for the only 80's and some Drive like A Girl runs with Knitty Gritty!

Of course!!! She also needs to be ready for Drive Like a Girl: Ladies only camping trip!!!

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Looking good!

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

@KC Masterpiece we are going to have to do some wheeling this summer!

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

Slee let me know my order is in this morning! What a great day to start the week.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

what's the "order"?

 

[Johnny Utah]

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

This order is mostly front end stuff for brakes, power steering replacement and front axle rebuild. Then we will tackle the rear end.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Whew. The suspense was killing me!

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

It is insanely busy at work today. I have just managed to get away for a few minutes.

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Front axle outer teardown finished and started reassembly this weekend. Went smooth despite the weather. I got it built back up to the knuckles before calling it good for the weekend. Everything was pretty nasty, I scraped off a thick layer of scuzz before giving parts the wire brush and soapy bucket treatment.