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sounds good. what all are you installing?

 

A lot

 

Icon coilovers, TC UCA, Allpro leaf pack, rear shocks, ext brake lines (shit! typing that out just made me realize I'll need some break fluid). Doesn't seem like it should take too long, but from what I've read cutting into the sheet metal to take the UCA bolt off sounds like the hardest part... and the leaf packs seem like a quick swap.

 

that's not too bad. that's just a few hours of solid work, but personally i'd set aside the whole day and work slow and take plenty of beer breaks. that way you're in no rush and have plenty of time for anything unexpected.

 

That's the plan! That's why I'll be BBQing as well. It's my first time working on a truck so I wanna spend a lot with her, you know, get acquainted.

 

won't really have to cut the sheet metal, just take pliers and bend it out of the way. install the bolt from the bottom when putting UCA back on.

you have a grease gun for the zerks on the UCAs? don't forget to grease the bushings and crush sleeves for the leafs too

grease the UCAs before you put them on or at least when the wheels are off. makes it easier

edit: and if you're using dry lube for the UCA uniball I'd do it while they're off too. I didn't lube mine, they squeaked real bad for a while but after the last pismo trip no more squeak, must've just worked out the dust

 

I was recommended dry lube with graphite for the leaf bushings, but don't know any brands. I'm going shopping tomorrow for the last minute stuff. Will I be able to use the same lube for the front and rear?

 

hmm I just used the same grease from my grease gun used for the UCA bushings. just dunked my finger in and rubbed it all over the bushings and crush sleeves for the leafs.

picked it up at home depot with the grease gun

 

http://www.chaosfab.com/product/accessories/misc/superlube.jpg

i know the ace hardware in my town carries it so i would assume they all do

 

Thanks guys! I'll check out what they carry.

Hey anthony! you guys carry any of these at your store?

 

this was in the parking lot at my work today

 

I work for an appliance repair/HVAC business. If it's 100 degrees outside, and we need to get into your attic, you're just gonna have to wait. Not worth the health risk. Unless, of course we can manage to pop off a duct or two and pump the AC into the attic. That's been done before.

 

haha ya if its a cap or needs a hard start kit, or even a fan motor, we will usually just get it done with. i was alot smaller then my dad, so i usually ended up doin most the work in the attic hahah just glad im done with ac work for now

EDIT: and btw Matt, thats an awesome GTR! love the sound and look of the new ones. Seen a few around my area

 

So sexy!!

 

there's usually a sexy ass car or two parked at my work. ojai is a destination spot for celebrity douche bags... and my work is pretty much the only gym and lap pool in ojai so we get a lot of "cool" people...

the GTR was sexy as hell though... i really wanted to see who was driving it

 

i work at 5 bro....i was gonna do something in the am/afternoon....but i may dip out to come to your house

 

Looks like I'll be able to swing by Chris' house on Saturday around 12:30-ish

I'll bring some beer and my muscles

 

BAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

I literrally just "LOL'ed"

I might be able to head down. Might drive the Acura down there though, save myself some gas monies

 

come on bring the truck

 

hmmm.. It just wont feel the same with out it..