nige Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 I got new shocks and balljoints installed a few months ago, and there is still a rattle from the suspension, so I crawled underneath to have a look at the front end and I discovered there's no bolt holding the bottom of the shock onto the lower link... anyone ever had this problem?? I don't think it could be classified as a 'common' problem for these trucks. I also discovered there's no bound bumper on the lower link either. So either this is common or my mechanic is slower than retarded molasses. Anyone have access to these parts? I don't wanna pay 30 bucks for a piece of rubber on a plate from the local datsun dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted June 8, 2004 Share Posted June 8, 2004 You mean your shock is just floating around, not bolted at the bottom?! :o Nice workmanship! Boneyard time... that or go back to the mechanic and say :furious: and demand to have it replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRescueService14 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 hey high tech bumpstops! ball joint spacers.... ANOTHER REASON TO LIFT YOUR PATHY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 boooo! the receiver nut welded onto the other side of the bracket on the lower link is *gasp* stripped! oh well, now i have to tear the hub off to get a grinder in there and locate a new nut... this is turning out to be another chapter in the book of p.i.t.a. all this to put a bolt in for the strut -sheesh oh well back to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Use a longer bolt and another nut. The bumpstops are about $7 each from the dealer if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 beat ya to it 88! i got a new bolt, drilled out the old nut and threw it in: sound as a pound! Now i'm onto the temperature sensor, but having difficulties locating the right one.... I got a code 33 of the ecu, and the datsun dealer gave me a new sensor which he claims is the right one. I thought it goes into the manifold, but he said it goes somewhere on the block. I'll throw out the part number anyhow and let me know if any of you have installed this one.. 22630-51E02 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 10, 2004 Author Share Posted June 10, 2004 Meh, they sold me the wrong sensor.... where is that sensor located that gives me the code 33? my haynes manual gives me useless photos and the datsun parts guy had no idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 Check out http://wd21forums.damagedreality.com/phpbb...wtopic.php?t=16 over at 88's forums... there's a discussion about replacing your oxygen sensor there. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 11, 2004 Author Share Posted June 11, 2004 excellent, spankyou very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 11, 2004 Share Posted June 11, 2004 Alllllrighty then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 oooo got under with a wrench and i cant even budge the sensor. I doused it in oil, waited another 6 hours, doused it some more and tried again... still no luck. I thought about heating or cooling the metal, but all i have access to is a propane torch and some liquid co2. Has anyone attempted what i'm thinking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 I don't think cooling it is going to help you any... as cooling stuff down generally causes it to expand, and you might end up cracking something fragile/important. People heat stuff up to loosen it all the time, but by torching this piece you might hurt it, I dunno. But if you're just replacing it, then it shouldn't be a problem, right!? Beats me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 i'm contemplating letting a shop do this for me. There shouldn't be much of a charge for labour and the part is about 70 canadian loons. I remeber there was a thread with pics showing this, but i searched and cant find it. poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statikuz Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 Yeah, it's kinda cryptic. You have to search for "oxygen sensor". It looks like you should be good as far as heating it up goes. http://npora.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtop...xygen+sensor%22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 12, 2004 Author Share Posted June 12, 2004 Yeah, it's kinda cryptic. ahah shut up, i looked! thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 12, 2004 Share Posted June 12, 2004 See if you can find a o2 sensor socket at your local parts store. Then use a BIG breaker bar or pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepRescueService14 Posted June 13, 2004 Share Posted June 13, 2004 if you want to take it off.. use a pipe wrench and a cheater bar or sawzall the end off and use a regular socket... rather simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted June 13, 2004 Author Share Posted June 13, 2004 Then use a BIG breaker bar or pipe. we call 'em bunny bars around here :Magic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I've heard them called cat-bats as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 I've heard them called cat-bats as well. That would make my size 11 shoe a Puppy Punter then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted June 14, 2004 Share Posted June 14, 2004 That would make my size 11 shoe a Puppy Punter then. Heh heh heh...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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