What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Guys, anyone remember the post in this thread where the guy uses a gallon or 5gallon jug of gear oil to fill his difs? He said he inserted a couple hoses through the cap and used gentle compressed air to squirt the oil into the dif? Tia. I searched, didn't find.

 

Typically for the lower ball joints put a pry bar under the tire and pick up on it feeling for any movement, doesn't take much, the uppers can be felt by grabbing the tire at roughly 10 and 3 position...
BTW, sometimes it helps to have someone helping, either looking for movement IF they understand what they are looking at, or doing the other while you are looking...

A trick if you are unsure if you have a loose wheel bearing or b-joint, watch for movement between the caliper bracket and rotor for movement, sometimes you can put your finger against both feeling for a "pinch"...

 

No, but basically the same thing..

 

Good suggestions. I've tried under the tire, all seems tight.

I get one clunk, seems to be passenger front, every now and then, could be in reverse coming to a stop, or on a slow turn like in a parking lot coming out of parking space I don't remember exactly how. But it is there, and I'm starting to think that somewhere, a BJ, tie-rod end, coilover, something is making that clunk. Was just trying to track it down, it's not a dealbreaker and I'll keep looking for it from time to time...

 

Replacing the entire suspension. The old suspension did not want to come off without a fight. Many parts rusted beyond all recognition, thanks to the NH winters, and prior owners neglect. Almost every bolt and bushing was seized and had to be cut off. Now I need to rust proof the undercarriage.

 

Project Farm just did an updated test on these and it’s good info if you decide against what you have.

https://youtu.be/VhLTNii5HWg?si=fYyhCG6i-i5VVAgV

 

As a long suffering north east salt lick resident, I feel all the pain from this picture.

 

Wow!

Look at what time and salt does to metal!

What's getting put on? Upgrade or OEM?

 

I love his vids but I find after about 5 minutes in and rocking like it's a Taylor Sheridan Cliffhanger, I can just skip to the end and see what the results are.

 

His voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. I always just hit the last summary and get the hell outta there.

 

You just earned 100,000 MAN POINTS. Bravo...intense golf clapping...

 

Bilstien 6112s in front, 5100s in rear. General leaf springs. Replacing uca/lca and related parts with Mevotech from rock auto. Cardon short axels. Some OEM parts/misc hardware. Por 15 rust proofing. More or less stock.

 

I feel the same way, instant mute and skip to the end, and it's a shame because his tests are so good.

 

probably freaks out the west coast and southern folks. Have to see it to believe it. Keep that sawsall, grinder and torch handy, not to mention your wallet.

 

I installed Tackform phone holder, air vent mounted.
Easy DIY install.

 

Did you go for the HD or regular duty leafs?

 

This is going to be awesome.

 

I can handle nails on a chalkboard. His voice is way worse.

 

I had the leafs left over from my old 2nd gen-a second set that were never installed. I’m pretty sure they are HD. The tags are missing. They lifted the rear about an inch or so. They are on the dolly in the picture.

I will follow up with pictures when the installation is complete.

 

I used to use the turtle wax hybrid ceramic that came out best last time he tested these. it's very good. but now, Griots Garage ceramic came out on top. Short of ceramic coating the vehicle, that might be worth a try.