Gary Lewis Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 These aren't poly bushings, they're metal sleeved rubber bushings. I have to get the metal sleeve into the spring eye. I think a little judicious rust removal with a drum sander and some EP grease will help. BTW, you'd be proud of me.... using white lithium grease on my timing case and water pump bolts. 😈 There is little pressure, no motion, and they don't need to go in and out often. Even with the corrosion in the ports I pictured, the shanks were perfect! You better get on a bolt set for Big Blue's engine..... Ahhh! Yes, the drum sander and grease should help. As for the timing case cover and bolts, no anti-seize? Yes, I do need to "get on" the bolts for Big Blue. But I need to order the Sky Offroad RSK & shocks as well. And I need to order the new wheel bearings, seals, & races. So there are lots and lots of things I need to get on. But BB will still not be in the same league, cost-wise, as some of the new trucks. However, doing it with something I've built instead of bought is more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Ahhh! Yes, the drum sander and grease should help. As for the timing case cover and bolts, no anti-seize? Yes, I do need to "get on" the bolts for Big Blue. But I need to order the Sky Offroad RSK & shocks as well. And I need to order the new wheel bearings, seals, & races. So there are lots and lots of things I need to get on. But BB will still not be in the same league, cost-wise, as some of the new trucks. However, doing it with something I've built instead of bought is more fun. No antiseize, none of that nasty black paste for me! Loctite PST on all threads, and some nice -clean- white lith on the shanks. The proof is in the pudding! "Built, not bought!" It's a meme these days. Get a bumper sticker for that boom crane you're going to hang your spare wheel on. https://www.amazon.com/NI672-Bought-5-5-Inches-Premium-Quality/dp/B01N5XBVDY/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_263_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1S17RPRVP0MC0AXPH8P2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 "Built, not bought!" It's a meme these days. Get a bumper sticker for that boom crane you're going to hang your spare wheel on. :nabble_: As for the spare tire, the 32's on BB are at the limits of my capabilities. And in 10 more years? Maybe I should design in a winch arrangement to allow the boom to tilt. I shudder to think how heavy those 35's are for the Tremor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 "Built, not bought!" It's a meme these days. Get a bumper sticker for that boom crane you're going to hang your spare wheel on. :nabble_: As for the spare tire, the 32's on BB are at the limits of my capabilities. And in 10 more years? Maybe I should design in a winch arrangement to allow the boom to tilt. I shudder to think how heavy those 35's are for the Tremor. Probably not bad. Carcasses are a lot lighter these days, and I'm sure they're P rated, not E like mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 Probably not bad. Carcasses are a lot lighter these days, and I'm sure they're P rated, not E like mine. The 35's on my Ranger are E-rated. They aren't terrible to mount, but I couldn't imagine being at an advanced age and trying to lift them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The 35's on my Ranger are E-rated. They aren't terrible to mount, but I couldn't imagine being at an advanced age and trying to lift them. I wouldn't really want to lift them now! I have a nice hole in the wall tire shop in Stamford. I tip them well and offer a beverage when I run across the street to the coffee shop. I get great service and they get (probably) their best natured customer all week. Win, win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 The 35's on my Ranger are E-rated. They aren't terrible to mount, but I couldn't imagine being at an advanced age and trying to lift them. And, what is "an advanced age"? Might that include 72 and above? Big Blue's P285/75R Cooper Discoverer Maxx ST's are E rated and weigh 62 lbs, not including the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 The 35's on my Ranger are E-rated. They aren't terrible to mount, but I couldn't imagine being at an advanced age and trying to lift them. And, what is "an advanced age"? Might that include 72 and above? Big Blue's P285/75R Cooper Discoverer Maxx ST's are E rated and weigh 62 lbs, not including the wheel. At the rate I'm going with how I feel, between all the wrenching on trucks and rounding up cattle, advanced age could be considered 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted July 31, 2019 Author Share Posted July 31, 2019 At the rate I'm going with how I feel, between all the wrenching on trucks and rounding up cattle, advanced age could be considered 30. You ain't seen nuttin yet. I used to hear that the top of the hill is 40 and it is all down hill after that. I don't believe it. The top may be more like 50 or later. But, there's a dramatic downhill section at about 70. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted July 31, 2019 Share Posted July 31, 2019 You ain't seen nuttin yet. I used to hear that the top of the hill is 40 and it is all down hill after that. I don't believe it. The top may be more like 50 or later. But, there's a dramatic downhill section at about 70. Gaining speed like a bobsled run? Maybe I'll just bail before I get to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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