Nissanland Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 The snow was up on 89 about 45miles before I-5 by the west bound scale set-up. We had about 3 inch on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Update.. Back half done. Wow did it gain clearance. I gained apx 41/2 inches with the Goodyear duratrac's (265/75r16) 32's and springs. And new shocks. Found out the brakes were toast along with the heat shield above the muffler, it was just laying on top of the muffler, which is in good shape surprisingly. It's quite quieter than I thought it would be. Missing both axle bump stops. I found one sitting inside the frame..LOL. Hopefully I will get the front lift done next time I get home. Mite be after Christmas though, Christmas freight is on the uptick already, we're taking our 2nd Amazon load since yesterday, and when we get to Reno we're off to Georgia for Friday morning drop. But that's fine, miles equal $$$$ and that means more parts and accessories to get the upgrades with. But I am having a great time building a great trail rig. I will figure out how one-day to get pictures up have a bunch, just hard with a note 2 cell phone. God bless all.....GO Seahawks!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 3, 2013 Author Share Posted December 3, 2013 Update, well sorta. I was in working the front lift and hit, well came upon some bad snag phoo's. I had all but one upper control arm to upper ball joints bolts break off. To much rust, went AND got new ub joints and can't get the nut to back out without removing the cv shaft, the other problem is getting the spindle pin out of the stock uca. So guess I will need some more tools. Time for harbor freight, but hey at least the Seahawks beat the saints... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 Well we will see what happens now, I finally got a press and few other tools from harbor freight. I pu a 20 ton press for a mere $100 down from $399 if that don't help I don't know what I'll do....wish me luck LOL. Besides it's cold outside in the garage temperature says 25'deg. Guess I should get the big shop heater out for couple hrs first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 4, 2013 Author Share Posted December 4, 2013 For those that know my job, being a trucker,I'm rarely able to get time for garage work. However, I'm home do to an illness in the family. My wife's mom has come down with a bone cancer and so I have been supporting them in this hard time. I ask for all your prayers for a healing and recovery. Thanks and God bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I'm sorry to hear that. My best wishes are with you. Update, well sorta. I was in working the front lift and hit, well came upon some bad snag phoo's. I had all but one upper control arm to upper ball joints bolts break off. To much rust, went AND got new ub joints and can't get the nut to back out without removing the cv shaft, the other problem is getting the spindle pin out of the stock uca. So guess I will need some more tools. Time for harbor freight, but hey at least the Seahawks beat the saints... Geez, why so much rust in Warshington? Left hand drills and easy outs (square kind) for the broken bolts, soak the spindle pin with penetrant, and simply burn the stock UCAs out. Well we will see what happens now, I finally got a press and few other tools from harbor freight. I pu a 20 ton press for a mere $100 down from $399 if that don't help I don't know what I'll do....wish me luck LOL. Besides it's cold outside in the garage temperature says 25'deg. Guess I should get the big shop heater out for couple hrs first. That is a real problem... I hate wrenching in the cold (did it for too many years) but that is freezing! I have a few heaters for the same reason. Fire it up and at least make yourself more comfortable, it'll pay off in the long run. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbley11 Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 WaRshington? Yeah I caught that. Why do you have so much rust? Were you continuously pulling on the bolt? That builds pressure and heat which leads to shearing. Try short high pressure hits, with a low impact hammer or a impact wrench to get old bolts out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 They were the four small bolts on the top of ubj, they snapped almost as soon as I started to turn them, they were soaked with PB but still snapped. I believe that the whole front-end is still STOCK from the condition of bolts and bushings. At least the cv all have new boots and the don't need replacement. I don't think the PO to my daughter took good care Of the pathy and thus rust from the lacking attention that good care/cleaning can prevent. But hey when I get it done it should last longer than ever. Everything will be replaced new or repaired properly. I'm sorry I haven't yet figure out how to get pictures up. I got the photo bucket set up. But I guess I'm just to stupid and need an 8yr old to show me. Wish we could just cut and paste. Thanks B for your thoughts/prayers. And btw I took a torch to the bushings and all it did was smoke, I spent darn near an hour and it barely moved. So hopefully the press is nicer to me. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 test photo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Wow I guess I have finally figured it out.more to come.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Well as you can see a bit of the headache I ran into. The press worked great. Now it's a matter of getting the nut off the ubj and replacing ubj,mount uca, steering stabilizer,and manual hubs. Edited December 6, 2013 by Nissanland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Use a wrench to break the nut free, and then a pickle fork to separate it from the knuckle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 (edited) Well I gave up. I pushed so hard with a wrench THAT I turned a wrench into the letter 'C' I was using as an extension bar for extra torque so I Just drilled out the broken bolts and GOT the darn thing back together, so now tomorrow it's the driver side, and replace the torsion bars. Since I have the new upper ball joints and all, I will just have the alignment shop remove/replace as needed. Only going to crank up enough to clear the new tires. Still have the mile marker hubs, and the steering stabilizer to install before I take it to get aligned. It did amaze me how good the ubj was when I added grease, the boot was tight and no leaks/or not torn. Edited December 7, 2013 by Nissanland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 any advice on replacing the lower bump stop that mounts to lower control arm, I found mine loose and the other one missing. replaced the upper with ultra low bump stop. thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 You are definately going to want to upgrade that centerlink before you go on any trails. It is a weak point in the Nissan IFS and won't last long if you plan on anything more than dirt roads. The design twists under load and will quickly egg out the idler arm and tie rod mounting holes creating lotsa slop in the steering. My last stock one lasted about 100 yards. I now have a modified centerlink from a company that no longer exists, but i believe you can get one from a guy known as "Hooha" or from Calmini or 4x4parts.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 I have it on future list. I'm not that hard of a driver and don't take on to many risks. That said, I will not be trail riding either until I know it's safe on all fronts. Thx for information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 any advice on replacing the lower bump stop that mounts to lower control arm, I found mine loose and the other one missing. replaced the upper with ultra low bump stop. thx The lower the profile, the greater the articulation range and depending on how high the front end is raised, the more load there is on the CVs due to angle. Are you asking how to replace it or what to replace it with? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 How to replace it. Mine are glued in place. There isn't a hole in which I could mount new one. Can I drill a hole with out hurting the lower control arm.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93_ditchfindah Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 nissanland you recently just took off your upper control arms right? and was it the control giving you trouble in not wanting to come out? thank god my girlfriends father owns a part store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissanland Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 The upper control arms came out fine, it was the upper ball joint that gave me problem. This truck hasn't had much changed since 95. I even found a sticker from the factory still on the driver's side shock, said manufacturing date of 07/12/94 made in Japan on it. So everything is very set, and very tough to remove. Just makes it that much more satisfying to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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