scrap487 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 okay, so after about 3 weeks of sitting while I've been getting my lift on there, I got all the hoses taken care off, still trying to get off old stuck brake lines(correct size flare wrench rounded off the nut, and now I cant get the wrench off, can you believe that?). anyways the parking brake works fine at least. the one major thing I overlooked, is the wire that goes from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid/relay whatever, isnt long enough so when I dropped the engine 6" it disconnected and I wasted about half an hour trying to figure out why the thing wouldnt turn over. anyways, havent driven it around the block yet, will shortly. the camber is still all messed up, but we'll see what it looks like once I drive it a little bit, also I got a bit too much toe in also, so that leads me to believe that it will be fine once my suspension settles a little bit. not gonna worry too much about it untill I get new tires. pics tonight... soooo psyched about this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky_pete Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 okay, so after about 3 weeks of sitting while I've been getting my lift on there, I got all the hoses taken care off, still trying to get off old stuck brake lines(correct size flare wrench rounded off the nut, and now I cant get the wrench off, can you believe that?). anyways the parking brake works fine at least. the one major thing I overlooked, is the wire that goes from the ignition switch to the starter solenoid/relay whatever, isnt long enough so when I dropped the engine 6" it disconnected and I wasted about half an hour trying to figure out why the thing wouldnt turn over. anyways, havent driven it around the block yet, will shortly. the camber is still all messed up, but we'll see what it looks like once I drive it a little bit, also I got a bit too much toe in also, so that leads me to believe that it will be fine once my suspension settles a little bit. not gonna worry too much about it untill I get new tires. pics tonight... soooo psyched about this... Sweet, looking forward to the pics. What size/type of rubber are you going to be running on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Sweet, looking forward to the pics. What size/type of rubber are you going to be running on it? 6" lift, probably 30x9.5x15 BFG M/Ts, I want to get superswampers, but they dont have the size I'm looking for in a tire that will last worth a darn on the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 looking forward to the pics also:brow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 c`mon man, don`t skimp on the pics:brow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burtonsnowman Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Come on... Need pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted February 1, 2006 Author Share Posted February 1, 2006 hey sorry.. I had trouble wrestling with my exhaust last night, I dont want to take any pictures untill I've at least driven it around the block. camber up front is still pretty bad lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 ok, i see how it is:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanky_pete Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 I had to do some exhaust wrestling on my wagon after I lifted it. The system was off a different ea81 wagon and didn't want to fit. A crow bar, a couple bleeding knuckles and a dictionary full of swear words later and it fits. Now I have rewire the fuel pump in time for the get together on the 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 ok, vice grips made in china = HORRIBLE... I finally got my brake lines on, ended up having to cut the old ones(duh) and pull out it out with the hardline that goes to the rear cylinders and stick that sucker on my vice with some vice grips. after I took the vice grips off, the jaws didnt line up any more, one stuck out about a half inch further than the other one. I guess its worth the $30 for some good american made vice grips vs the harbor freight chinese ones for like $4. ... if I cant get the exhaust on in another hour I'm taking the thing to an exhaust shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 ok here are a couple pics, more later when I get it back together(and driving around the block... enjoy :-) oh yeah, these are the tires that came with the rims, they are 31x10.50x15s, they are a perfect fit, I'm pretty sure if I wanted to I could fit 33x11.50x15s pretty easy, but I think I'm gonna go with some 31 inch bfgs or swampers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 You should have to BFH and trim the fenders... trust me. They may not rub now... but flex it a bit and I am sure it will. Looks great though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 You should have to BFH and trim the fenders... trust me. They may not rub now... but flex it a bit and I am sure it will. Looks great though yeah, I moved it around a little bit, I'm gonna cut up the front fenders tomorrow. but really, its PERFECT in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 ya its the front that usually rubs.... the body seam especially... just pound it flat against the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanb Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Damn scrap, looking good. Question...why'd I give you an engine? Do you have another car or is the one in this car crap? ( I don't regret or anything, just curious) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrap487 Posted February 3, 2006 Author Share Posted February 3, 2006 Damn scrap, looking good. Question...why'd I give you an engine? Do you have another car or is the one in this car crap? ( I don't regret or anything, just curious) the one in my car is OK, I just want a project to work on to build it up. if you want it back you can have it cause I've realized its not a project I'm gonna get around to till this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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