InZane therapy

[f6john]

So not being in West Virginia, I spent Sunday afternoon and all day today spinning wrenches. My Titan has
211,000 miles on all the suspension pieces so I decided it was time, plus I’ve been hearing things that don’t sound right.


The rear shocks didn’t fight me too hard but they were beginning to show some corrosion. Even after all those miles I saw
no evidence of fluid leaking.


The front struts weren’t leaking either and actually didn’t put up much of a fight getting them off, but oh boy , putting the new ones on was  a real struggle. I bought from Amazon from a vendor called Detroit Axle, sounded like a safe choice and had good reviews. Took them out of the box and I had no complaints as they looked equal to the originals. Then I saw made in China. Not surprising but maybe a little disappointing. Not to belabor the story, my assessment is their welding jig for the bottom mounts are off by several degrees and made installation a nightmare. I considered sending them back, but once I successfully had them bolted in, I decided to roll the dice. The issue is the bottom bushing is in a bind, so we’ll see!



Then I found one of my issues, a bad front wheel bearing. So the bearing is on order, supposed to be here Wednesday, but I’m betting it will be Thursday at best. Once it’s all back together I’m hoping my test drive will bear out that all my mysterious noises have been addressed, at least for a while.


That 1/2” heavy duty DeWalt 20 Volt impact wrench is a heavy sob but it has been up to the task and well worth the $300.00 I invested. These updates on a 20 year old truck can add up fast but the parts would be about one months payment on a newer truck, I suspect, plus not paying for a shop to do the work is a plus.

[Jess from VA]

Cool story John. 

Better you than me.   

[carolinarider09]

Very impressive.   

[LadyDraco]

 

[f6john]

Mechanic work really is therapy for me but I know my limitations. No carbs and nothing transmissions unless it’s just an R&R! But I don’t go looking for trouble either

[Rams]

Mechanic work really is therapy for me but I know my limitations. No carbs and nothing transmissions unless it’s just an R&R! But I don’t go looking for trouble either

Well now, since you brought up the therapy thing.    Come on down, I've got a few sessions available.   You can start with helping me prep and then apply the Rock Solid concrete coating and then we can move on to the two-post lift that arrived today.   If you still need more therapy, I have a long list of other mechanical vehicle issues to help you resolve any other issues of stress.  

Rams

[f6john]

Mechanic work really is therapy for me but I know my limitations. No carbs and nothing transmissions unless it’s just an R&R! But I don’t go looking for trouble either

Well now, since you brought up the therapy thing.    Come on down, I've got a few sessions available.   You can start with helping me prep and then apply the Rock Solid concrete coating and then we can move on to the two-post lift that arrived today.   If you still need more therapy, I have a long list of other mechanical vehicle issues to help you resolve any other issues of stress.  

Rams

I’d really like to learn more about that concrete coating and I’ve always wondered how much of a job a two lift would be to put up But, there’s always a but, I’ve got to get the truck put back together and do that test run, and I’m rolling the dice on getting some new O2 sensors to make my SES light go out on my dash. Samsung is sending some people by Thursday to pick up a defective tv I bought and bring a new replacement. Friday is a trip to Campbellsville to check on my Mother and fix a few things for her. I had in the back of my mind I might make a flying trip over to Lewisburg to pick up my registration goodies but that’s pretty much out now. But, there’s always a but, you never know!

[Rams]

Mechanic work really is therapy for me but I know my limitations. No carbs and nothing transmissions unless it’s just an R&R! But I don’t go looking for trouble either

Well now, since you brought up the therapy thing.    Come on down, I've got a few sessions available.   You can start with helping me prep and then apply the Rock Solid concrete coating and then we can move on to the two-post lift that arrived today.   If you still need more therapy, I have a long list of other mechanical vehicle issues to help you resolve any other issues of stress.  

Rams

I’d really like to learn more about that concrete coating and I’ve always wondered how much of a job a two lift would be to put up But, there’s always a but, I’ve got to get the truck put back together and do that test run, and I’m rolling the dice on getting some new O2 sensors to make my SES light go out on my dash. Samsung is sending some people by Thursday to pick up a defective tv I bought and bring a new replacement. Friday is a trip to Campbellsville to check on my Mother and fix a few things for her. I had in the back of my mind I might make a flying trip over to Lewisburg to pick up my registration goodies but that’s pretty much out now. But, there’s always a but, you never know!

I'm thinking a test run to visit your Mom and then continuing on toward those therapy sessions would be a great idea.   All those other things can always wait.  
I will state that the closed cell foam insulation I had sprayed on the walls and ceiling are a bit of a challenge where it came down in a fine spray.   The big chunks are easy to get up but that fine light coat that got onto the floor is right up your alley.

Edited:   Just think about how much better you'll be off after just a few sessions....................

Rams

[Hook#3287]

I helped install a two post lift a few years back. ( that's a story in its self )

The directions were good.

I remember one of the main concern was being mindful to not kink the hydraulic hoses while snaking them through the posts.

That and due to the hose end couplings, you had to feed them a certain way.

[Rams]

I helped install a two post lift a few years back. ( that's a story in its self )

The directions were good.

I remember one of the main concern was being mindful to not kink the hydraulic hoses while snaking them through the posts.

That and due to the hose end couplings, you had to feed them a certain way.

Yep, this will be my second two-post installation.   But, I'm most concerned about F6John's stress relief so, I may have to wait on him to get his test run done.   Who knows, his may be the first vehicle on that lift. 

Rams

[f6john]

Therapy going well. My front wheel bearing (almost $200.00 to my door, Timken) showed up Wednesday as promised. Since I had everything broke down and cleaned up, the install went as smooth as any 4x4 wheel bearing could I suppose, about 2 hours start to finish.

The ride was worth the effort! The handling over my paved but still well used country roads was greatly improved. I’m probably pushing close to $1,000 in parts for recent repairs including the recent valve covers and spark plugs to fix an oil leak and replacement of parking brake shoes that were falling apart. Next effort will be on someone else as I have a plastic bumper cover to get painted and replace due to a fender bender. I’ve also decided to order a rear axle differential gasket and do a drain and refill of gear oil. Then I can turn my attention to the Corvette which needs a new oil pressure sending unit ( which requires intake removal to access, and a new four way flasher switch which requires removal of a lot of the center console and radio bezel. Fun, fun, fun!