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Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 6:48 pm
by muddymesser
nice :smokin:

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:22 am
by Tramp
......ordered :thumbup:
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Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 9:35 pm
by Tramp
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!

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 8:49 am
by dan_2k_uk
Can normally just push it back up a little so the taper locks a bit to undo it and then tap it back down

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 11:29 am
by Jordi
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.

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 12:20 am
by Tramp
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,

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 3:49 pm
by Tramp
Drivers side almost done

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

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Shiney bits!

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 5:46 pm
by Tramp
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!

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 8:43 pm
by ScottieJ
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

Re: Tramps Truck,

Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 9:57 pm
by Tramp
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?