CLPeller's Mod Thread
05-13-2011, 09:08 PM
#61
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Well... I figure it's time for an update and some new pictures. I still haven't been able to find rims that I like/fit my truck how I want them too. So they still haven't been purchased. My front end has developed a howl that sounds like a screaming banshee. I'm pretty sure it's my passenger side CV joint. I have the whole assembly purchased, just need to install it. I removed my bug deflector. And lastly, the chrome surround on my grille is starting to bubble. Anyone have any experience with removing the chrome on it? I want to sandblast it off, then ptm it. and now. Pictures
Chilling in Jasper (bug deflector still on)
In front of our shop (with my dads super duty in the back)
Chilling in Jasper (bug deflector still on)
In front of our shop (with my dads super duty in the back)
06-09-2011, 10:26 PM
#63
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In order to remove the strut from the spring assembly a spring compressor is needed. Which is a very pricey tool, and I don't have one. A spacer simply gets added to the top of the spring assembly so the compressor is not required. I hope that makes sense. However I was just informed not long ago that spring compressors can be rented. So I'm going to look into that.
06-09-2011, 11:37 PM
#64
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^^ Ya, I found out afterwards that they can be rented out... But by then it was too late. ha ha. It's all said and done now though, so if I ever have to do it again I'll know and be able to save myself a few bucks.
Thanks man. I love the mountains. They're about a 3 hour drive from me, so next time I head down that way I'm going to be stopping for a photo shoot. Also, mods are somewhat on hold for right now as I recently bought a jeep for a new toy. It's getting my attention (aka money) now. ha ha.
Thanks man. I love the mountains. They're about a 3 hour drive from me, so next time I head down that way I'm going to be stopping for a photo shoot. Also, mods are somewhat on hold for right now as I recently bought a jeep for a new toy. It's getting my attention (aka money) now. ha ha.
08-31-2011, 04:07 PM
#65
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**Update** Talked to the mechanic today, and he is going to do it for 1200-1300! 
He is going to do my idler bearings as well, they were starting to get pretty bad and I was going to do them myself. But I figure I might as well have him do it since it's there. So the truck won't be parked. ha ha. It should be done by tomorrow afternoon, so hopefully I can go pick it up then. I sure miss it, and I'm getting tired of driving around our Excursion. ha ha. The thing is a tank!
I usually get the work done at LBX. But after this last encounter I think anything but oil changes are going to be done elsewhere. What do you do there?
He is going to do my idler bearings as well, they were starting to get pretty bad and I was going to do them myself. But I figure I might as well have him do it since it's there. So the truck won't be parked. ha ha. It should be done by tomorrow afternoon, so hopefully I can go pick it up then. I sure miss it, and I'm getting tired of driving around our Excursion. ha ha. The thing is a tank! I usually get the work done at LBX. But after this last encounter I think anything but oil changes are going to be done elsewhere. What do you do there?