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Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 11:00 pm
by Duck Vader
[quote=""vr4""]
Not really when he's taking care of neglected/deferred repairs from the PO.[/quote]
This is what I'm fixing now. Only thing that sprang up that wasn't po is water pump.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 2:40 pm
by Duck Vader
Dome lights have been randomly coming on. Just a quick flash about 1 or 2 times a day while driving. Haven't noticed anything else. Wonder if it has anything to do with the door latch assembly.
Might just have to get one and see.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 2:48 pm
by DCIV
I bet it is that latch. Mine gives me some issues when opening the door the lights will not always come on.
Coop
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 10:35 pm
by Duck Vader
Trying to figure out what my time is worth.
Truck needs pitman and idler arms and could use new control arm bushings. No one will do an alignment until I replace those and the tires are wearing on the edges because of it,
I can do the work, but don't want to.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 10:45 pm
by DCIV
I wouldn’t do the pitman arm. Go look up what pain that is.
Coop
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 10:57 pm
by Duck Vader
I've looked at it. Done worse. Lol
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 11:28 pm
by ChargerX3
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 11:31 pm
by vr4
[quote=""DCIV""]I wouldnt do the pitman arm. Go look up what pain that is.
Coop[/quote]
Gravy.
My time is worth 60/hr.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 12:14 am
by tabasco122
I may allow you to stay if you can seed a beer fridge
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 1:58 am
by stealthee
[quote=""DCIV""]I wouldnt do the pitman arm. Go look up what pain that is.
Coop[/quote]
What is so hard about pitman arms?
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 7:24 pm
by Duck Vader
Said screw it and ordered a new door latch assembly from rock auto.
As for the rest of the issues, getting a couple more quotes. So far one ok quote, one ridiculous quote, and waiting on one more.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 7:32 pm
by DCIV
Let me know how that door latch goes. Been thinking about it.
Coop
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 8:09 pm
by Duck Vader
Not sure what one you need but this is the one I ordered.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/che ... mbly,10748
15110643
I hope it's the right one. Lol. They had a few to pick from.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 3:34 pm
by Duck Vader
Had a close call yesterday and would like more stopping power.
Thinking about this kit:
https://www.americantrucks.com/power-st ... chevy.html
Power Stop Z36 Extreme Truck and Tow 6-Lug Brake Rotor and Pad Kit
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 3:59 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Not a fan of drilled rotors especially on a truck too much stress and stress leads to cracks. Go with good pads and blank rotors.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:11 pm
by Duck Vader
Rotors look good on it now. Might just upgrade the pads. Any recommendations?
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:22 pm
by Chris GTO TT
Turn the rotors if you just upgrade the pads.
As for pad recommendations I've used Raybestos Enhanced Hybrid pads on the Explorer and the Sequoia. I was pretty happy with them good bite and held up well when I towed with them.
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 4:31 pm
by ChargerX3
Napa actually makes some great brake pads. I put a set of the higher end ones on the XJ and was really impressed. Jeep stops much better
Here is a link to their grades:
https://www.napaonline.com/en/knowhow/brakes
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Fri May 22, 2020 6:34 pm
by vr4
Just put new solid rotors on it. They're cheap enough.
I had the z36s. Wasn't impressed. I roasted them on Germantown. Currently have performance friction and they're decent
Re: It's finally done
Posted: Sat May 23, 2020 12:38 am
by Duck Vader
Finally got the tires balanced. All 4 were out of balance. Lol
