Tramps Truck,

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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by muddymesser » Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:48 pm

nice :smokin:

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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:22 am

......ordered :thumbup:
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Sat May 17, 2014 9:35 pm

I made a start fitting my bearing kit today, I had a few hours on it and got grease everywhere! I was chuffed to get the felt & rubber seal on without cutting it. Then I had to go to work, I did have one little issues though,

- My track rod end (well my ball joint), I was going to split the linkage so loosened the nut off the top unfortunately when it was far enough off I tapped it and the linkage started spitting, but now the entire track rod pivot spins when trying to undo the last threads on the nyloc nut, is there a bolt head under the rubber gator?

*edit* I gave the kingpin pivot a lick around with emery and it was fine, it slotted in easily like there was no problem!
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by dan_2k_uk » Sun May 18, 2014 8:49 am

Can normally just push it back up a little so the taper locks a bit to undo it and then tap it back down
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Jordi » Sun May 18, 2014 11:29 am

Nice to see a bit more work being done. Can't wait to see this back on the road, always liked your truck for some reason bud.
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Mon May 19, 2014 12:20 am

Thanks :doublethumbs: I always liked my truck too!
I've had a busy evening..........
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Hopefully it will be dry by the morning so it can be refitted,

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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Tue May 20, 2014 3:49 pm

Drivers side almost done

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And one of the best bits about this rebuild kit......

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Shiney bits!

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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Sat May 31, 2014 5:46 pm

Another fun day, I fitted my new bearing assy and king pin bearings on the passenger side, I fitted new brake hoses too but suffered a small issue
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What are your thoughts on this? Drill it out and retapp it? Or do I need a new caliper? The drivers side bleed nipple is just as reluctant to be removed!

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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by ScottieJ » Sat May 31, 2014 8:43 pm

Nice work! Will be awesome to see your Sk back on the road!

As for the nipple you could try a stud removal tool. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110868152075
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Post by Tramp » Sat May 31, 2014 9:57 pm

Thanks I'll I've give it a go but I'm not hopeful it seemed pretty stuck! I could also do with another swivel hub seal bolt I had a full set but one has managed to get lost! If anyone has a spare kicking about? Its very annoying, what are my options if I cannot get the thread out? Do I need to buy a set if new calipers?

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