Long Travel BS Thread

Two first gens, both linked, both double cab, both Longweiney.

 

I took all the pressure off it nothing moved so im going to try and torch it to get it off.

 

Only way is to cut it. I had one lock up while pounding it out as well. Ask @Blackdawg how much fun that was

 

SOOOO FUN!!!

"My truck doesn't have any rust"

Like hell..

 

Heat didn't do anything.......

 

Take the gas tank off it's really easy to do, then get after that bolt

 

I cant even get the other side off the sode without a gass tank lol. Im just gonna tow it a shop i know. Ughhhhh

 

Sawzall the bolt in between the mount and the bushing on both sides of the bushing and be done with it. Harbor Freight sawzalls are junk. It will last more than long enough to get the bolt cut, and probably a lot longer since it's not something you'll use often.

 

It also sounds like a job for a bigger F'ing hammer, and a really trusting friend

 

Both of mine were stuck on my 1st gen..5/8 bolts.

 

Thanks for all the advice guys but im just gonna take it do a buddys shop and cut it like @glorifiedwelder said.this was a huge pain in the ass lol. Hope i can get it ready for Koh thou

 

6'' cut of wheel is best to cut the leaf bolts. It fits and it works WAY better then sawzall blades. YOu'll go through 10 blades. Just cut the fuckers with a grinder

 

That's a good point. A cutoff wheel would definetly cut faster, but if you arent used to using one it could go bad if binds up.

 

Also true.

Why PPE is important when using those things.

 

I agree with that.

I had spark land in my ear yesterday while I was laying under a truck welding. It hurt way more than when it normally happens and I lost my hearing. Turns out it punctured my ear drum. I usually have ear buds in, but they were dead.

 

Wow that sucks. I always wear ear plugs even when hammering shit haha I bought some silicon ones. Well worth it as they last a long time.

 

Trucks officially 4 linked after pulling my hair out for two days cycling Everything, should be strapped around 30". Bed goes back on tomorrow and gonna knock out the bed cage. Also started tubbing the firewall for 37s. Painted the cab cage with steel-it, shit is badass if anyones thinking about trying it I'd definately recommend it

 

inspiring garage fab work man!

Hope to follow suit.

and DAMN 30"?!?!?!! Siiickkk.

 

Ik thats what i was thinking its gonna be like driving on a cloud. Cant wait to see it finished.