deadkennedys Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 ok so i went to a local offroad shop to see if they could get me a body lift the guy calls several places and tells me that they only make them for 86-90 and he told me i think you have a unibody and laughed and told him that he was wrong then just for giggles i asked him to see why i couldnt put that lift on my pathy so he called back and they told him that i cant use it cause my stearing in rack and pinnion and that i would either have to cut my firewall or buy a new stearing shaft. (thinking that both these guys are out of there mind) i asked him how much the lift would cost. he wanted 120 for it so that was just my fun trip today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 that is waaaaay to freaking funny, i opened this expecting FL to be saying use the search button not what i got, good stuff man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadkennedys Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 i had such a hard time trying to keep a strait face he thought i was completly stupid and have never been under my rig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 You do know why that BL won't work, don't you? The rear bolts are not the correct length for the later WD21's.....AC is one of the only places to get a BL for them, as they actually open the Performance Accessories kit, and add the correct bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM_guy Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah, just get your kit from AC...its like 134 and some change shipped. then no dealing with some unknown kit..or the guys stupidity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 That's too funny man...I can't believe how dumb some people can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Kinda reminds me of working in a tire/repair shop -- We'd call the local napa parts house just to request a carb kit for a 97 ford diesel. It'd be 5+ minutes before they came back to the phone saying they don't seem to carry that part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadkennedys Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 lol yeah i knew about the bolts. i would love to get napas nuber and do that to then maybe ask about some blinker fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramithepimp77 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 hahaha HAHAHA HAHAHAHA! Uni-body? UH YA! Rami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey DK Try AAA Metric bolt supply in Denver. If you take them one of your old bolts they can probably get you one 3" longer. I just made a small access hole above the bolt in my cargo floor and used a regular bolt about the same length. You could take a look at how it looks on my truck if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM_guy Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey DK Try AAA Metric bolt supply in Denver. If you take them one of your old bolts they can probably get you one 3" longer. I just made a small access hole above the bolt in my cargo floor and used a regular bolt about the same length. You could take a look at how it looks on my truck if you want. why would you go through all that when you can order a kit thats been used and proven to work on all WD-21's without incident. one that includes the correct bolts so there is no going to another supplier and "probably" finding one and paying through the nose. for 15 more dollars shipped you can get all the correct parts and peace of mind that your dealing with people that know your vehicle. who knows how much greif youd have to go through to get the correct parts on time if you have some 'tard arguing with you about your truck's build, and then trying to find correct bolts. and im sure with taxes they want, it would be cheaper gonig with AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 why would you go through all that when you can order a kit thats been used and proven to work on all WD-21's without incident. one that includes the correct bolts so there is no going to another supplier and "probably" finding one and paying through the nose. for 15 more dollars shipped you can get all the correct parts and peace of mind that your dealing with people that know your vehicle. who knows how much greif youd have to go through to get the correct parts on time if you have some 'tard arguing with you about your truck's build, and then trying to find correct bolts. and im sure with taxes they want, it would be cheaper gonig with AC Depends on the situation really. There have been many guys who found a kit for like $50+ less than AC offers, say from a friend or eBay. If they can access the proper bolt for say $10 for both, they're still $40 ahead. For a lot of guys out there, that's $40 well saved and worth the effort. As for going through the top, I'd actually not be fully against that. I was the guy that had a bolt siezed in back, and I ended up breaking the head of the bolt off while trying to get it out. We finally had to cut in from the top, apply lube and then heat to remove it. After looking back on that, it actually shouldn't be a big deal to just go that route with a different bolt and nut in the first place if you were desperate. Read: you don't have a full kit or don't have options. Not condoning it as "the way to go" but that's what it took for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now