1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

I figure a few hundred in fluids and parts would make it worthwhile for such a comfortable commuter car. The fact that parts are cheap and available and its easy to work on made it an easy sell for me

I also want to get rid of the sweet purple tint and redo that so it stays cooler

 

Glad its coming along... Let me know if you run into any issues.

Having something similar to this, really helped get those rack bushings out -

CARTMAN 4-in-1 Ball Joint Deluxe Service Kit Tool Set 2wd & 4wd Vehicles Remover Install, with 4-Wheel Drive Adapters

https://smile.amazon.com/CARTMAN-Service-Vehicles-Remover-Adapters/dp/B076BZW5RS

Also this is a good one to have (not for the rack bushings but for the outer ties, LBJ's, etc)-

$163 OTC 6295 Front End Service Set for Pitman Arms, Ball Joints, and Tie Rods

https://smile.amazon.com/OTC-6295-Front-End-Service/dp/B0002SRH7O

 

I have the knock off of the second kit and having all the different tools is real handy

 

Some say leave it some say take it off. Anyone in the know say jack from the LCA because it’s easier to get the truck higher that way lol

 

I hate to admit it, but after doing the rack bushings I ended up returning the cartman kit. Eventually I ended up re-ordering and went with the larger Powerbuilt 23 piece kit when I did the upper ball joints. Having that kit made getting that ball joint pressed out on the vehicle so much easier. Sure, had to get creative with the adapters but it worked.

 

Factory specified jack point + x2 2x4s

 

my thinking as well. I'd rather have them sitting waiting for the next project than have to run around to various stores trying to rent them

 

Ive jacked from the LCA and never have a issue. Ive also just jacked off any strong looking cross member under the truck no issue.

If you goto a Mexican tire show they use 4 jacks on the frame to lift it up. And sometimes they only use 3 jacks

 

Ive even lifted the truck off the bumper....

 

I'm sure you wont run into an issue, I was just sharing my 2x4 accessory for the floor jack

 

Is that one of those urban dictionary type things?

 

What you do is wait till i need a tool for a job. Then i buy it and let it sit in my room because im to lazy to do the job. But now you dont need to buy it because you can use mine

 

Meant to say a shop. But it you watch them it’s basically a show

 

I have tube bumpers so its ok

 

But really, i have a bad habit of buying tools. Sometimes getting 3 sets of things so i can have a set for where ever i work on my truck. Because i have 3 places to work on my truck...

 

Did you get the radiator installed yet? Awaiting results and thoughts on the Champion once its installed.

 

Probably do it tomorrow. Wanna come over?

 

Is this overlanding?

 

Sunday @ the zoo with my son but thx

 

He can come over too