Did my first brake pad and shock absorber job today.

"nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul" (nfamouscj)
03/14/2019 at 19:24 • Filed to: None

Kinda proud of myself. It wasn’t all that difficult actually.

Theres not 1 but 2 jack stands under the frame, as I know it looks like it’s just the bottle jack.

The 10 mm is still at large.

DISCUSSION (18)

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 19:29

Where TF did that sucker go???

Also, you’ll be sore tomorrow. I’m always way more hurt than I expect to be after anything that requires removing a wheel.

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
03/14/2019 at 19:36

I think the 10mm got snapped by Thanos or something.

Considering I was feeling it this morning as we were pulling bundles of wiring up through some conduit, yeah it’ll be a slow morning.

Jayvincent > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 19:46

anyone who uses a T-wrench on their lug nuts is alright in my book!

Urambo Tauro > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 20:31

I think brakes are one of my favorite things to work on. Decent access to the components (take off the wheel and there it is) , good parts availability (because it’s a maintenance item) , and satisfying results.

Brickman > Jayvincent
03/14/2019 at 20:38

Thats a lug wrench.

This is a t-wrench

Kinja'd!!!

(im a tool correcting person :P “hex key set, not allen wrenches” )

Jayvincent > Brickman
03/14/2019 at 20:41

haha I must be overtired - I can’t remem ber what a T is!

shop-teacher > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 21:20

Good work!

RIP 10mm

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 22:07

1st gen powerstrokes are deceivingly easy to work on :)

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
03/14/2019 at 22:13

Everything is so large! Like full rachet swings and all. Shocks? 3 bolts. 1 up top and two at the bottom and one even has an anti swing arm so technically just 1 at the bottom. Smart thinking.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 22:17

Yea they went and made everything pretty well. If i dont need to take a wheel off i dont even have to jack it up.

Too bad the motor only makes like 210hp

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
03/14/2019 at 22:23

With a stock tune. Though 500lbs of torque... Once she makes boost she pulls angry. The turbo spool and blow off is intoxicating.

EngineerWithTools > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 22:46

Mmmm, makes me miss my 7.3. I still love the sound.

Also, heyyyyyy, those aren’t period-correct mirrors! (And I like it! Do the lights work?)

EngineerWithTools > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
03/14/2019 at 22:48

Except for anything near the back of the motor. I was 8 years into ownership of my 7.3 before I bought a topside creeper. 8 years of standing on the bumper, falling off the bumper, and laying on top of a surprisingly pointy and sharp engine. I’m a slow learner.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/14/2019 at 22:49

very true. 7.3s have a distinct sound.

My straight pipe side exit is pretty good

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > EngineerWithTools
03/14/2019 at 22:52

Thats why i dont go there :)

If i had one worth anything i would have slapped a bigger turbski on it

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/15/2019 at 07:13

Good on you!

It still amazes me how many people on here have not done simple things like this. Like holy shit, I learned to do this stuff when I was like 12!

nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul > EngineerWithTools
03/15/2019 at 07:50

The previous owner had them swapped in. The lights did not work but I wired in some myself. Rather than deal with the flasher relays they just stay on as side/clearance markers

MattHurting > nFamousCJ - Keeper of Stringbean, Gengars and a Deezul
03/15/2019 at 12:18

PB Blaster is gold.