NJ Taco's

I thank god for my two car. One of biggest decisions when looking at homes.

 

or just one big one...i wanna buy a 03 sonic blue cobra and work that to death and buy another bike. But those prob wont come for another year till i can pay off the taco. but when that happens time for NEW TOYS!!!

 

Lol. They are tougher than you would think. Use a flat head screwdriver and a hammer to pop them off (2nd time ive done it on the passenger side) and then some grease and pop them into the new spindle. Used a flathead screwdriver and a hammer again to tap it all the way into place. The hub caps are harder to get off than the seals, but pb blaster, flathead screw driver and hammer will pop the cap off.


And so you know..

You will need:
17 mm wrench to remove the hub from the spindle.
35 mm socket for axle nut
Needle nose pliers for axle nut retainer and tie rod end castle nut
17 mm socket for tie rod end castle nut and brake caliper
19 mm socket for bottom of spindle where LCA bolts on
Flat head screw driver
Rubber mallet
Ball pien hammer or generic bfh
Whatever you need to disconnect uca. Mine was 21mm socket for top and 22mm for bottom. Remember you will need a wrench for the nut after you install the new spindle because of the gusset.

I went to sears and bought everything I used and tossed it in a bag to keep in the truck. Now Everytime I work on the truck I'll go buy all the tools I needed so I don't need to worry if I ever break down on the trail.


Edit: and don't make the same mistake I made.. Twice..
Have someone step on the brakes so you can get the 35 mm axle but off, BEFORE you remove the brake caliper.

 

and if u invitre bgr i carry almostt every tool around

 

Haha that he does!

I planned to do a write up so I took all the pics last year when I had to replace a spindle. Then when I started typing it up I was like nah fuck this.. Too much work.

Never thought about putting it in 4wd for that.. Wouldn't it still be able to spin unless the front diff has a locker?

 

The flurries have begun. Sadly, only flurries

 

Sleet down here.

 

Starting to accumulate on the grund, o me n some pigs, (jeeps) gonna do some trail expansion in nw jerseys favorite wooded sticks

 

complete whiteout here

 

Last time I was boxed in I drew a window and tapped it on the wall

Nice. I might take a ride myself if it keeps coming down.

you no share?

 

^^^ false, skanks do it all the time.

 

and you would know

how?

 

I am going to have fun and give a dog a bone...


Beta

 

That would be cool, got to get out there myself. I need to hit the trails, maybe middle of next month.......let's plan something for March 17th...

 

anybody from upstate ny on here that can tell me hows I-87? was going to drive to canada with the whole fam. and want a little heads up on the condition.

 

yea.....and you post that on the web? when you know we have a lurker?


I wouldn't

 

Let him find me, and my fav place is my wooded yard, what's wrong with clearing that off

 

Does anyone have schematics or blueprints for under belly skids. Also, if pics are had, can u put dimensions? Found a metal fab guy and maybe he can make things locally for cheap but plentiful business. Also any bumper plans? Front or rear, how great to have a local guy.....hmmm

 

Ask Chris - (Pap) - I'm sure he's got something for the skids at least...

 

i kelll u