so ive been slacking, but i got some stuff done today and yesterday.
i installed the PCI bearings a few days ago, pics:
yesterday i put together some new endlinks. i bought all the parts from mcmaster and ebay. i wanted something strong, low maintenance and would last. the old links were corroded to all hell. so i found some rubber boots for rod ends made by seals-it. i used boots that were 1 size too small bacause, the ones that fit the 3/8" rod ends were too loose. the small ones were a royal PITA to install but they fit good.
comparison with/without boots:
finished links, anti-seized up, lock nut in place, and spacers installed:
i liked the boots so much that i went and bought boots for everything i could. the full race links, the toe links, camber links, everything that had a spherical rod end. the front LCA bushings will come with boots when i get the right ones. but im not sure how the rear LCAs will be. i just want to protect everything from dust, dirt, water, rust, etc. the boots are a tad expensive (like $20-25 for a 6 pack depending on size) but worth it IMO
comparison of the full-race arms with/without boots:
and a shot of the hardrace toe links with boots installed:
and i had to cut the old toe links out like i previously mentioned. fucking pain. i started cutting, then the nut popped loose, so i had to cut to body open behind the drivers seat and put the nut back in place. it was easier than i thought.
action shot:
result:
and thats just the drivers side so far. im PRAYING the pass side link just comes loose without issue. we'll see.
after seeing all this, im putting anti-seize on EVERYTHING. i dont want to deal with this crap again.
i installed the PCI bearings a few days ago, pics:
yesterday i put together some new endlinks. i bought all the parts from mcmaster and ebay. i wanted something strong, low maintenance and would last. the old links were corroded to all hell. so i found some rubber boots for rod ends made by seals-it. i used boots that were 1 size too small bacause, the ones that fit the 3/8" rod ends were too loose. the small ones were a royal PITA to install but they fit good.
comparison with/without boots:
finished links, anti-seized up, lock nut in place, and spacers installed:
i liked the boots so much that i went and bought boots for everything i could. the full race links, the toe links, camber links, everything that had a spherical rod end. the front LCA bushings will come with boots when i get the right ones. but im not sure how the rear LCAs will be. i just want to protect everything from dust, dirt, water, rust, etc. the boots are a tad expensive (like $20-25 for a 6 pack depending on size) but worth it IMO
comparison of the full-race arms with/without boots:
and a shot of the hardrace toe links with boots installed:
and i had to cut the old toe links out like i previously mentioned. fucking pain. i started cutting, then the nut popped loose, so i had to cut to body open behind the drivers seat and put the nut back in place. it was easier than i thought.
action shot:
result:
and thats just the drivers side so far. im PRAYING the pass side link just comes loose without issue. we'll see.
after seeing all this, im putting anti-seize on EVERYTHING. i dont want to deal with this crap again.