Jeep lift update and more compressor woes!
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Last week I received my Hell Creek Suspension 6" lift for my Grand Wagoneer and set out to do the installation. When I went to get all my tools ready, I discovered the check valve on my air compressor had failed, so I decided to hold off on the work until I could get it fixed. A completely awesome IFSJA member that works on/with compressors hooked me up and sent the part I needed for free! As I waited for the part to arrive, I got restless and decided to start taking apart the front end sans air tools in the mean time to prepare.
The package arrived yesterday, so I hurried home to put the valve in and start on the work. The part was exactly right and my compressor was kicking again. However, as it started building up pressure I heard a hiss coming from the bottom and found that there was a small rust hole in the bottom of my 60 gallon tank! Craaaaaap. Now at best, I am looking at finding a tank and swapping over the motor, pump, etc from my compressor.
With that knowledge, I figured I should just accept the fact that I would be using hand tools only on this lift! Last night I almost completed the front end, with the only exceptions being replacing the pitman arm (need to get a pickle fork), hooking up the extended brake lines (needed brass washers for the fittings), and torquing everything down (need a torque wrench!). The front end is definitely more work than the rear, so if things keep moving according to schedule, I should be able to wrap it up Friday night or Saturday morning.
The package arrived yesterday, so I hurried home to put the valve in and start on the work. The part was exactly right and my compressor was kicking again. However, as it started building up pressure I heard a hiss coming from the bottom and found that there was a small rust hole in the bottom of my 60 gallon tank! Craaaaaap. Now at best, I am looking at finding a tank and swapping over the motor, pump, etc from my compressor.
With that knowledge, I figured I should just accept the fact that I would be using hand tools only on this lift! Last night I almost completed the front end, with the only exceptions being replacing the pitman arm (need to get a pickle fork), hooking up the extended brake lines (needed brass washers for the fittings), and torquing everything down (need a torque wrench!). The front end is definitely more work than the rear, so if things keep moving according to schedule, I should be able to wrap it up Friday night or Saturday morning.
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