Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Did you not see the last one Ryan and I made? I would say it's nicer looking, and more comfortable, than that.

IMG_1230 by brettbjorgum, on Flickr

And we drink way better beer.

Speaking of which, we're all headed to Adams lake this summer for bench making and for Ryan and I to test out dugout canoe theory.

 

I even tossed together another photo. Looks how relaxed Ryan is while he takes in the view.

IMG_1231 by brettbjorgum, on Flickr

 

A box of Chicken in a Biscuit crackers with a can of bacon cheddar Easy Cheese on that bench would really class it up.

 

But on the table right there is some Red Hot Blues and Roberto's salsa. Way better than chicken in a biscuit and fake cheese.

 

I disagree.

 

Chicken in a biscuit and gruyere is amazing... I don't do fake cheese when the real stuff is easily obtained and kept

 

Preservatives keep ya young.

 

How long do you need cheese to last? It's already growing mold for flavor and preservation. Why fuck with what works

 

Did you guys just make a random bench while camping?! Thats fn awesome!

 

I might have to go back again this summer. Absolutely awesome country up there.

 

Yeah, we made three last year. No hardware, only wood. This last one was the nicest, and Ryan and I knocked that one out in just a couple hours.

Will definitely be making more next year as well. Also curious to see if any of the previous ones are still around.

I'd be down, it was pretty amazing up there.

 

So that's the infamous bench?! Dude thats sick!

 

any tips or tricks i should know for installing the whiteline lower control arm bushings?

 

big press

 

Bottle jack too

 

Installing the new ones are easy (assuming your mounts are bent like mine, then getting the washers on either side is a bit of a trick).

It's getting the old bushings out that's the hard part. Looked like you had already burnt out the center part from the picture on the WY thread. I did that, than cut a slot in the outer sleeve with a hack saw. From there, I used the stock bottle jack to press out the sleeve. Also, take the nut off that CV you just broke, and use that to press. It's the perfect size for the sleeve, as the bottle jack is slightly too small of diameter.

 

Lube

 

Just here to throw rocks at Brett.

 

Sparco installed. 2nd gen bracket wasn't even close, so the feet got chopped off and the old mounts welded on.

IMAG0439 by brettbjorgum, on Flickr

IMAG0440 by brettbjorgum, on Flickr

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IMAG0442 by brettbjorgum, on Flickr

 

Feel good to sit in?