1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

JKO1998 · Nov 28, 2022

turbodb said: ↑

Here's the step-by-step on the process; includes the tool list. There is also a version for King Shocks: Rebuilding/Revalving Smooth Body Shocks (ADS version)

Specialty tools

Branick 7600 spring compressor - used to compress the springs on coilovers, for removal.

- used to press spherical bearings in/out of the shock eye(s), though you can also use a sturdy vise for this task.

Shock / Reservoir Housing Wrench. Note: these are manufacturer specific.

ADS 2.5" housing wrench

Nitrogen Refill Kit, consisting of:

Nitrogen Regulator - 0-400 PSI

Nitrogen Fill Gauge - Lossless valve, and 0-300 PSI

Hose - to connect regulator and fill gauge

Nitrogen Tank - It's best to pick this up pre-filled at your local Airgas-style (or welding) supplier, but you can buy a 20 cubic-foot empty tank as well and get it filled.

A case (amazon) ( ) to store all the kit pieces in (optional).

Reservoir Piston Positioning Tool. Note: you can also (generally) use a 1/4" x 20 threaded rod in place of a special tool.

ADS

18" Locking Surgical Clamps - or something long and narrow that can hole paper towels for cleaning shock and reservoir housings.

Standard tools

Misc sockets (I recommend this kit) - for removal of the shocks from the vehicle.

Misc wrenches (I recommend this kit) - for removal of the shocks from the vehicle.

A set of Allen key wrenches.

Internal snap ring pliers - to remove retainers for the spherical bearings.

Pick set - for seal removal.

A sturdy vise - to hold shock as you're working on it.

Aluminum vise jaw protectors - to protect the shock as it's held in the vise. Note that you could use wooden protectors as well, if you have those available.

5 gallon bucket - to catch shock oil as it drains.

Schrader valve core tool

A small bike pump with guage - to assist with removal of the shock shaft if it's difficult to remove.

Rubber mallet

Shop towels

Work gloves

A short length (~3") of 1.5" PVC pipe, cut in half.

A small amount of blue loctite.

A small, fine grit Emory stone - for polishing the shock shaft if there are imperfections.

A little bit of Red-n-Tacky Grease - for greasing the new spherical bearings as they are installed.

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Did you site your sources though?

turbodb · Nov 28, 2022

JKO1998 said: ↑

Did you site your sources though?
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Guess you'll have to read it to find out.

Seriously though - as always, yes. In fact, you'll note that in the King version (since I don't have Kings), most of the photos are from a YouTube video done by Ben at Shock Services. I have a whole email thread with him where I got him to proof the whole thing before I posted it. But hey, he probably copied some other channel, so we'd better not tell any other tubers. Ha!

CS_AR · Nov 28, 2022

0xDEADBEEF said: ↑

That would be fun on a kayak.
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Oh hell yea!

JKO1998 · Nov 28, 2022

turbodb said: ↑

Guess you'll have to read it to find out.

Seriously though - as always, yes. In fact, you'll note that in the King version (since I don't have Kings), most of the photos are from a YouTube video done by Ben at Shock Services. I have a whole email thread with him where I got him to proof the whole thing before I posted it. But hey, he probably copied some other channel, so we'd better not tell any other tubers. Ha!
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Can you make a 2nd Gen Icon 2.5 Version plz

CS_AR · Nov 28, 2022

0xDEADBEEF said: ↑

That whole stretch is a blast from the water, and also absolutely gorgeous. I bet there were some great views from the trail too.
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0xDEADBEEF · Nov 28, 2022

CS_AR said: ↑

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Can really see how that water color changes when its storm runoff, although gray skies certainly contibute too.

CS_AR · Nov 28, 2022

0xDEADBEEF said: ↑

Can really see how that water color changes when its storm runoff, although gray skies certainly contibute too.

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That is beautiful!

eon_blue · Nov 28, 2022

Interesting shift pattern you got there

eon_blue · Nov 28, 2022

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Tattoo fail

Years ago this girl I went to school with got "Forgiven" tattooed on her arm in this huge gaudy cursive font, she posted a pic of it and it was spelled "forgaven" I wish I had saved the pic.

Speedytech7 · Nov 28, 2022

eon_blue said: ↑

Tattoo fail

Years ago this girl I went to school with got "Forgiven" tattooed on her arm in this huge gaudy cursive font, she posted a pic of it and it was spelled "forgaven" I wish I had saved the pic.
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Bold of them to assume either way. Lotta the church goers I've met wouldn't be forgiven a $5 debt let alone a lifetime of being shit

0xDEADBEEF · Nov 28, 2022

Speedytech7[OP] said: ↑

Bold of them to assume either way. Lotta the church goers I've met wouldn't be forgiven a $5 debt let alone a lifetime of being shit
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if they could read this they would be very upset.

Wulf · Nov 28, 2022

eon_blue said: ↑

Interesting shift pattern you got there

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Lawn tractor vibes

6P4 · Nov 28, 2022

Wulf said: ↑

I was trying to name a single christmas movie besides Die Hard. I guess I remembered home alone and this

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I figured you'd be an Elf gal... even if you don't like the movie, it's exceptionally quotable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14o38xfHlXc

Wulf · Nov 28, 2022

6P4 said: ↑

I figured you'd be an Elf gal... even if you don't like the movie, it's exceptionally quotable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14o38xfHlXc
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Imma be real I always forget about it. i don't think Ive seen it since it came out. Might be time for a rewatch

Kwikvette · Nov 28, 2022

Helped my neighbor put up Christmas lights...which prompted me to put mine up

Just about done, putting the ladder away in the garage and stuff only for him to bring a plate of carne asada, quesadilla, and hot links

Speedytech7 · Nov 28, 2022

Good night for a hamm sammich

Wulf · Nov 28, 2022

Speedytech7[OP] said: ↑

Good night for a hamm sammich

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Noooooooo it's never a good night for Hamm's

Speedytech7 · Nov 28, 2022

Wulf said: ↑

Noooooooo it's never a good night for Hamm's
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Well the corner store was outta Montucky so it was this or Busch Latte

Wulf · Nov 28, 2022

Speedytech7[OP] said: ↑

Well the corner store was outta Montucky so it was this or Busch Latte
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Damn. I dont have a great memory of Hamm's so I'd have gone with old Busch haha

Did they change the Hamm's recipe? Maybe the case we had was skunked but I remember it being one step away from undrinkable haha

Speedytech7 · Nov 28, 2022

Wulf said: ↑

Damn. I dont have a great memory of Hamm's so I'd have gone with old Busch haha

Did they change the Hamm's recipe? Maybe the case we had was skunked but I remember it being one step away from undrinkable haha
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Honestly it's not bad. I like their little spring lager more, but it's not a year-round thing for them

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