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nadmonk posted:That would have been fantastically wonderful to have. It bailed my rear end out. Was dealing with my son's miata in the driveway and given the situation no way to swing a BFH.
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Colostomy Bag posted:https://www.harborfreight.com/3-4-quarter-inch-forged-ball-joint-separator-99849.html I have one. There was physically no space to get it to fit on my car due to drop links and other assorted suspension wizardry in the way. I had to go buy a fork to do the job and beat the poo poo out of it instead.
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Larrymer posted:I've had mixed luck with this in the rust belt (MI). I have to beat the poo poo out of the knuckle to get them to pop more often then not. Luckily I haven't cracked a knuckle yet by beating on it (cast iron usually doesn't like this sort of treatment). For tie rods I'd rather just rent the tool (that never loving fits anyway Never had it fail in Massachusetts at the other end of the rust belt... You need a bigger hammer. I use this on every tie rod end and every balljoint I have to deal with, basically. I dunno about most knuckles, but mine have always been cast steel not cast iron, and cast steel is a lot more forgiving.
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kastein posted:Never had it fail in Massachusetts at the other end of the rust belt... You need a bigger hammer. I use this on every tie rod end and every balljoint I have to deal with, basically. Ah, maybe they are steel.  Would make more sense. It's hard to fit a bigger hammer in the small space. Guess I just need more rear end behind the hammer. 
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Yea, I worked at a shop in Maine. Beating on things to get tapers out was basically a daily occurrence, it was extremely rare for one to not come apart.
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Jan 25, 2018 19:32
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Regardless how they come apart, the amount of "bang" that comes out of them is impressive for their size.
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nadmonk posted:That would have been fantastically wonderful to have. I bought one as soon as I discovered their existence. Love it.
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I've had an ebay special version for a few years and can confirm how awesome they are. Sometimes you have to use a BFG on the whole assembly after putting pressure on it, but it still saves a lot of grief.
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Got new front tires for the m3 for about five hundred bucks from Discount Tire
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A3th3r posted:Got new front tires for the m3 for about five hundred bucks from Discount Tire Do a burnout until you need to replace the rear ones too
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Started tackling the wiring on the pickup. I developed this universal non-destructive ford starter so i could make sure it would work before i cut out the factory switch plug.  4 screws, 3 bolts and you can start pretty much any non-interlock ford made in the 90s or 00s and doesn't damage any of the factory stuff. I'm going to be able to wire in 2 switches and the starter button. Switch 1 will turn all the electrical stuff on making it seem as if the truck is ready to go at the push of the start button, but if switch 2 isn't on, the truck won't start.  stupider like a fox  loving PO used red and black wires interchangeably for live and ground. They also ziptied the wires they run through bare holes in the firewall to the upfitter wires ford already runs through the firewall safely for you. This wouldn't be so bad, but the PO is CN rail, it's probably best to stay away from their trains. I halted that project because i needed a few more wiring bits, and figured i could reorganize the garage before the snow hit.  It went VERY quickly downhill from here, and the garage is now a complete disaster. On the plus side, i'm going to have so much space for organization. and so much work space, and work space that's not at testicle level.
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Got pictures of both the white-two-door diesel Land Crusiers I bought as they await transport at port in Japan. 1991 J71 Land Cruiser Prado         1991 J70 Land Cruiser         I'll be getting both of these white, two-door diesel-powered 4x4s in about a month and a half or so, maybe two.
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Dual battery setup? I didn't see a winch or any lights so I'm curious as to why they would run 2 batts.
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Verman posted:Dual battery setup? I didn't see a winch or any lights so I'm curious as to why they would run 2 batts. A lot of big diesel trucks here come with dual batteries, so I'm guessing it's either for accessories you would add later, or for long periods of running accessories with the truck off (e.g. back-country camping inside the truck with an inverter). I would assume the second battery would have an isolator or something on it if it were the latter.
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Verman posted:Dual battery setup? I didn't see a winch or any lights so I'm curious as to why they would run 2 batts. Seat Safety Switch posted:A lot of big diesel trucks here come with dual batteries, so I'm guessing it's either for accessories you would add later, or for long periods of running accessories with the truck off (e.g. back-country camping inside the truck with an inverter). Yeah it surprised me too, all I found was that it's common enough. I did find this article focused on Australia https://www.4x4australia.com.au/gear/1602/dual-battery-systems-explained https://www.4x4australia.com.au/gear/1602/dual-battery-systems-explained posted:Vehicles with factory-fit twin batteries – such as many diesel Land Cruisers, Prados and later D22 Nissans – can be easily re-configured to have a starter and accessory battery, too, rather than twin starters. Some people wrongly believe they’re looking at a factory-fitted, trek-ready dual-battery system when they lift the bonnet of these vehicles. They’re not. But the original wiring of these vehicles can usually be easily reconfigured to accommodate a proper dual-battery system.
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Yeah I figured it was for an overland setup but I didn't expect it from factory without any major electric accessories.
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Yeah no, the dual battery thing is strictly because diesel/cold climates. Trying to push against 20:1 compression through frozen 15w40 fast enough to get your -30 air/fuel to autoignition temperatures is a loving battle, friends. And if you're gonna fight it, you're gonna need some goddamn amps. When it gets below -20c here my job title turns from 'mechanic' to 'valet', because literally my entire job is starting trucks, all day, sometimes for multiple days. It took me three whole goddamn days of 14 hour shifts to start one truck (with zero mechanical issues) one time. Diesels don't like the cold. Turbo Fondant fucked around with this message at 04:23 on Jan 26, 2018 |
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KakerMix posted:
Aren't most dual battery setups for not-big stuff wired in parallel (12V)? This looks like series (24V), and the voltmeter seems to confirm that.  How easy/difficult is it to get 24V headlights, bulbs, etc?
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Yu-Gi-Ho! posted:Aren't most dual battery setups for not-big stuff wired in parallel (12V)? This looks like series (24V), and the voltmeter seems to confirm that. From what I can see the truck is still runs all that stuff in 12v, only the starter is 24v, specifically for starting the thing if/when it gets real cold. It's going to be here in the subtropics so I doubt the starter is going to crank more than a second or so to get it going. My Rugger usually starts immediately but lately it's been getting fairly cold for my area, around 40f at night. You can definitely feel how different the truck feels when it's been sitting in cooler weather like that versus the 60f it normally spends the night in.
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SOME of the landcruisers came with a 12v/24v change over system, SOME of them had dual batteries in parallel (My HDJ100 and the VDJ200's do, but thats more to do with the 3.5KW starters) but a LOT of them are dedicated 24v trucks. Which makes wiring ANYTHING a pain in the dick, and converting them isnt a simple task cos every sensor, bulb and instrument on the vehicle is 24v.
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KakerMix posted:From what I can see the truck is still runs all that stuff in 12v, only the starter is 24v, specifically for starting the thing if/when it gets real cold. It's going to be here in the subtropics so I doubt the starter is going to crank more than a second or so to get it going. My Rugger usually starts immediately but lately it's been getting fairly cold for my area, around 40f at night. You can definitely feel how different the truck feels when it's been sitting in cooler weather like that versus the 60f it normally spends the night in. I thought the 12/24 system was only on the 80 and those older ones were straight 24v E. Beaten
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Ferremit posted:SOME of the landcruisers came with a 12v/24v change over system, SOME of them had dual batteries in parallel (My HDJ100 and the VDJ200's do, but thats more to do with the 3.5KW starters) but a LOT of them are dedicated 24v trucks. Which makes wiring ANYTHING a pain in the dick, and converting them isnt a simple task cos every sensor, bulb and instrument on the vehicle is 24v. dissss posted:I thought the 12/24 system was only on the 80 and those older ones were straight 24v You guys are right. The headlight bulb part number: 90981-17011 24V 75/70W, HALOGEN WHITE I've got a lot to learn, but that's all a part of the fun anyway. I'll be looking a whole bunch more too but yeah seems like the whole thing is running at 24v. That throws all sorts of stuff too like the stereo right?
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A3th3r posted:Got new front tires for the m3 for about five hundred bucks from Discount Tire You're very bad at this. Don't post in here.
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Adiabatic posted:You're very bad at this. Don't post in here. As someone who's looking to buy new tires, it's unfortunately not crazy. I wish I could get a discount to get that price. 
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EvilBeard posted:As someone who's looking to buy new tires, it's unfortunately not crazy. I wish I could get a discount to get that price. 265s on a 22"? 
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Last time I bought tires I paid about $550 after taxes. Mounted and installed. All four.
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big crush on Chad OMG posted:265s up front on an m3? No, that's for my car. The stock size on my car isn't much different. $225/each I believe. Tires are just super expensive anymore. Last time I bought tires, I think I paid $500 for the set mounted, balanced and out the door. I'm having a bit of sticker shock. EvilBeard fucked around with this message at 21:04 on Jan 26, 2018 |
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$380 mounted and balanced.  Riken makes some fairly nice cheap summer tires. Dunno if I'd try track driving them, but for occasional spirited driving around and dealing with Florida thunderstorms they're excellent.
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KakerMix posted:I've got a lot to learn, but that's all a part of the fun anyway. I'll be looking a whole bunch more too but yeah seems like the whole thing is running at 24v. That throws all sorts of stuff too like the stereo right? Not sure what the factory radio setup is but that looks aftermarket so who knows anyway. My mate had one many years ago and it came from Japan with a 12v aftermarket stereo, don't think he ever found where the converter was or if it was factory or aftermarket but I do know it had issues running a fancy high power double-din unit but was fine with a factory one pulled from a Corolla or something
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Powershift posted:
I'm interested in your power strip/work light bar there. that's pretty neat.
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Darchangel posted:I'm interested in your power strip/work light bar there. that's pretty neat. It's this thing https://www.amazon.ca/Outlet-Workshop-Center-Charger-Pivoting/dp/B0764WY6ML the 2 lights fold down to 90 degrees so i can point them down at the bench or out at an engine bay, and it has a phone/tablet holder and 2 usb plugs. It's handy as all hell. Powershift fucked around with this message at 03:46 on Jan 27, 2018 |
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Looking for something? We're sorry. The Web address you entered is not a functioning page on our site https://smile.amazon.com/ZESEN-10-O...harger+Pivoting I think that's it.
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Larrymer posted:Looking for something? Yeah, fixed my link, different brand name but same item. costco had them cheap before christmas, but now don't even have them listed.
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Powershift posted:It's this thing Ugh, gently caress you. Bought two. E: Apparently they were the last two, but also not. That's odd.
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A3th3r posted:Got new front tires for the m3 for about five hundred bucks from Discount Tire So how much of a bite did that take out of your ramen budget?
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Stop taking the bait ya doofus It looks like I get to check the timing on my car and swap the battery because I'm 99% sure the seller screwed his timing job up and the battery is close to dead.
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Spent $860 to have someone else do things to the zx2 instead. While I was 20 minutes away from home, the loving idler pulley for the timing belt snapped off and some mechanic had to get the bolt out of that cramped space. Before:    After:   Also I did one of the front wheel bearings in november but forgot to post it. Here's a big album of that https://imgur.com/a/DMunc
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brand engager posted:Spent $860 to have someone else do things to the zx2 instead. Good god, what's the car even worth before you did this? Agreed though, that looks like a pain in the rear end. Put on my hitch and assembled the bike rack. Only took one 12" extension and socket to the teeth when it slipped out of my hand while trying to thread one of the nuts on.  I picked up the washer there in the picture after this was posted, not noticing it before.  Also put on my sweet $16 paddle shifter extensions.  There are nicer ones that replace the whole plastic piece with different material and they're large enough to actually use (unlike stock ones), but I think these will work for the moment. You know, for that 1 time per week I actually use the paddles. Then I threw some wiper blades on two other cars in the fleet and cleaned off the workbench so it's somewhat useable. It had been collecting some poo poo.
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