What have you done to your rig today?

[stusic]

View attachment 127947View attachment 127948Mounting new BFG KM3’s. I’m getting to old for this shit.
2 done. Third in process,

180 LB. Capacity Pneumatic Portable Wheel Lift

Portable Pneumatic Wheel Lift

www.atlasautoequipment.com

 

[simps80]

Call me crazy, but I always set preload by feel.

Its like when Amber asks me how I know when a steak is done. "You just know".

Doing stuff by feel is underrated
You just kinda know 😉

Not sure about bearing preload n stuff but generally it’s good life advice I agree

 

[stusic]

Doing stuff by feel is underrated
You just kinda know 😉

Not sure about bearing preload n stuff but generally it’s good life advice I agree

It's all our first try at life.

 

[Rzeppa]

I was there...

That's right you were, sorry to leave you out at first!

 

[Inukshuk]

Just hooked up a BT adapter for Aux input on older head unit (idea from @DomOfTheDead)
and a new IAC (hope it helps!)

 

[Ann]

Replaced my nasty, old and problematic start battery terminals with new ones. First item completed on the CM prep list!

 

[fyffer]

Well, new WARN winch installed, them floating square nuts drove me bonkers for a bit and it took me a bit longer than anticipated as result.

 

[subzali]

Well, new WARN winch installed, them floating square nuts drove me bonkers for a bit and it took me a bit longer than anticipated as result.

I ❤️ warm wenches

 

[mikedrom]

1. Finally reattached my front flares after pulling them off for the 3 link like 3 years ago.

2. Attempted to lap these pitted valves from the L92, but ended up ordering new ones instead. Nothing more expensive than a cheap LS swap!

 

[Hulk]

Pro tip 1: true, but if you plan to use any kind scale to measure preload, you gotta get the brake out of the equation. But if you're just bumping it 1/4 turn turn then slapping it back on the ground, yes.

I used a torque wrench but didn't measure preload. Probably need to buy a fish scale at some point.

Pro top 2: Did you try inserting an M8 bolt into the end of the shaft, then pulling it out?

That would have been a good thing to know! It would have saved me from removing the drive flange a second time.

 

[Hulk]

I was at that WBPP too, as were Steve Crase, Mark Sobczak, Bruce Minney, and Rob Meredith.

I was there...

I was sure that y'all were there plus other guys who I now know, but it was my first RS event and I was a little overwhelmed with meeting new people. I think Jim Toepper was there as well.

 

[Brucker]

Not my ride but my nephew's. He called asking if I could fix his brakes. He stated they made some noise and that the steering wheel would shake some when stopping. He stated everything was fine until he was headed home from school that day. So I told him to bring it by and we would check it out. I figured he had just let them go to long and it would need pads and the rotors turned (possibly replaced if really warped).

Once I got it up on the lift and torn apart I realized it was much worse. A caliper mounting bolt was completely missing and the caliper had been pivoting on the other mounting bolt and was being stopped by the wheel. It had worn the caliper and the wheel down quite a bit. Scary stuff!

So I removed the caliper and checked for any other damage. Then ordered in the replacement parts and got it all put back together.

Here is the new verses old caliper for reference:

Guess Brakes Plus touched the brakes last. But that was over a year ago. So not sure what caused it to back out now? Unless it was never put back in and it now was able to actually rotate, but that seems unlikely...

 

[KC Masterpiece]

Wow. I bet that made a fantastic noise.

Are you planning to replace the wheels as well? I wonder how it will impact balance if material has been shaved off.

 

[Brucker]

Wow. I bet that made a fantastic noise.

Are you planning to replace the wheels as well? I wonder how it will impact balance if material has been shaved off.

The wheel still looks to be structurally sound (not missing much material actually) and it balanced out great. So it is staying for now. Even the old caliper is still functional but needs new retaining clips.

 

[Corbet]

hybrid disc/drum brake design. Can't imagine the noise.

 

[Brucker]

hybrid disc/drum brake design. Can't imagine the noise.

Ever been in a car who's brakes went metal to metal? That is what it reminded me of as I drove it into the shop. Litterally no noise or vibration in reverse. But braking while going forward produced the sound and a decent vibration. The caliper could only pivot up about a 1/2". There is not much room between the wheel and the caliper. Really surprised there isn't more damage, or wasn't a bigger failure. This is the front passenger tire of a top heavy suv...

 

[Capriblue45]

I had this happen on an 80 series once many years ago that a brake shop had serviced. That is why unless it is a computer issue on a newer rig, no one else works on my rigs. Too many unqualified "mechanics" out there these days.

 

[Rzeppa]

I had this happen on an 80 series once many years ago that a brake shop had serviced. That is why unless it is a computer issue on a newer rig, no one else works on my rigs. Too many unqualified "mechanics" out there these days.

I'm with you Mike. When I was young and broke I did my own work because I couldn't afford to put it in a shop. As I got older and made more money, I figured my time is valuable, right? It didn't take too long to pull stuff back in-house for quality control.

 

[Brucker]

I had this happen on an 80 series once many years ago that a brake shop had serviced. That is why unless it is a computer issue on a newer rig, no one else works on my rigs. Too many unqualified "mechanics" out there these days.

Again, last time the brakes had been touched was over a year ago. So not sure any liability or blame lies with those techs.

I usually handle the repairs and maintenance for him, but I have been so busy the past few years that he said he didn't want to bother me and he and his mom took it in. Guessing he won't worry about bothering me from now on.

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Oil change on the 80..