Blueka's Elite Registry

[blueka]

Been a hell of a week, so progress was minimal, but, installed the new RC shocks, got the new torsion dampers on, so hopefully the entire front should be done by the end of the month.

Si

 

[blueka]

Made some progress today, installed all new driveshafts, new lower ballpoint, and almost have the passenger side all finished. Held up by a seized brakeline fitting, and I also forgot to order a balljoint for the other side. So that should be here before next weekend. Front end is almost back together

Si

 

[blueka]

I had high hopes of doing loads this weekend, but I've torn my rotator cuff again and can't move my right arm, so had to enlist the help of my nephew.
Managed to get the other side pretty much all bolted up. I'm probably going to have to make some new brake lines to enable me to fit new calipers etc.
I've also ordered new u-bolts for the rear diff. Also need to sort out some new tyres.

Si

old v new

 

[blueka]

Had my nephew over again sunday to lend a hand as I'm still out of action and can't really do much.
Got most of the front end done, brake lines, I imagine, will probably need to be replaced, still need to do sway bar/links and front driveshaft aswell as fill the front diff. But for now, back on its wheels.

Si

 

[donalds]

Got that Carolina lean lol

 

[blueka]

Got that Carolina lean lol

Only until the weekend when we're doing the rear can't be seen in public like this

Si

 

[donalds]

Only until the weekend when we're doing the rear can't be seen in public like this

Si

Lol

 

[blueka]

Had my nephew over to help again. Got the old springs and diff out, new stuff in, then had to stop because we ran out of daylight

Si

 

[blueka]

More help from my nephew, can't thank him enough. Got the U-bolts shortened on Friday. They came from Barnes 4x4. Got the shock plates on that I got from @Brian1 All tightened up. Then installed a new diff cover and put new fluids in. Oh and removed old shocks.

Si

 

[410Fortune]

Nice! Those arb covers were impossible to get during Covid, glad to see they are back!

 

[blueka]

Took nearly 12 months from ordering to receiving it.

Si

 

[blueka]

Had my nephew round to help again today, rear brakes sorted out. Still need to make a bracket for the brake line from the frame.
Shocks still need to go on but I need the hardware. Back on the 33s for now.

Currently sitting about 12" taller than my wife's explorer

Si

 

[blueka]

Getting nuts and bolts over here is an absolute nightmare. Finally managed to get the rear shocks on. Hopefully have the front brakes done this weekend also but for now that's as far as we've got

Si

 

[blueka]

So, I'm going to have to remove the shocks because they won't work upside down.
Managed to install one side of the front brakes

Si

 

[blueka]

Front brakes all fitted and bled. Had a blonde moment and tried bleeding them with only one caliper installed resulted in fluid everywhere and a ruined caliper.
Rear shocks installed the correct way. Few little jobs to do and new coopers and I'm done

Si

 

[blueka]

Thanks to a buddy of mine in Florida, I was able to get the torsion key covers shipped over. Eternally grateful to Ty for taking time out to search for them and ship them over.

Si

 

[blueka]

Here's the difference between what I had and what I needed

Si

 

[blueka]

Well, it's been a busy day. Had my nephew over to help again and we're pretty much done.
Front end is all done. Need to fab up a couple of brackets for the parking brake cables and the brake line in the rear.
New steering wheel is in.
Few interior fixes left to do
Just needs new wheels and tyres

Si

 

[blueka]

Got round to installing the switch panel for all the extra stuff. It's made by auxbeam and made adding lights and stuff super easy especially as wiring baffles me

Si

 

[Rick]

What size tires will you be running? It's sure looking good!