new rig (Black Betty)

Bilstein is shipping out a new tube and hose. I'm back on track. I just hope the other one is all good

damn.

That's a weird area for rust considering that the shock is filled with oil. Did you use compressed air to charge the shock?

Mike1331 said:

That's a weird area for rust considering that the shock is filled with oil. Did you use compressed air to charge the shock?

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and that it was brand new and never even ran it.

Lol

Mike1331 said:

That's a weird area for rust considering that the shock is filled with oil. Did you use compressed air to charge the shock?

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Yeah they were like thatnew outof the box. Bilstein sent a new shock body and some hoses. Hope to have these back together soon. I also gotthe offset tre and Pat found the clock spring. I'll be in business soon.

I need to add some gussets and build a mount for the ram. Looks like i will have room to put it over the tierod

been a while since I updated this. I have worked on a few things here and there. In the last year I have focused on getting rid of the misfire code, reliability and creature comforts.

In the last year I have:
replaces exhaust rods with proper length (thanks Spencer and Jon)
new spark plugs
rebuilt 12 hole injectors
B&K 62mm throttle body
Trail Head Offroad Cowl intake
new oil pan and gasket (old one was dented)
New Crank and Cam sensors
New fuel pump
Yukon Air Locker up front
Swapped in non ABS brake system
hood struts from Prime 4x4
New up and down stream O2 sensors
New coolant temp sensor
New Banks tube header
new stereo and speakers (cleaned up rats nest of wires)
Mishimoto radiator
New AC condenser, dryer and compressor
new belt
HD fan clutch
welded up exhaust leaks

Waiting to go in:
New driveshafts front and rear from South Bay Drive Line
Finish the install for the switch pod
window regulators
coil spring retainers
new rear leaf springs
rear bump stops
ream high steer for drag link end (will be nice to have a centered steering wheel)

Hopefully you got your shafts made before Steve retired to Mexico!

get er done

Nates2000XJ said:

Hopefully you got your shafts made before Steve retired to Mexico!

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yeah, he finished them like six months ago. I'm just slow to get them in. Been focused on the misfire issue and keeping the CEL off.

Also forgot about the new MSD coil rail, installed!

blondejoncherokee said:

get er done

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been driving it around and power seems good again and no CEL. Runs a lot smoother it's awesome. so far so good

You have been busy...Glad it is driving better!