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by DirtDgr
Sat Aug 05, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: R51 Body Interior and Exterior
Topic: Has anyone removed their running boards?
Replies: 12
Views: 13611

Took mine off long ago. Looks way better imo. Plus I think they are in the way getting in and out.
by DirtDgr
Thu Jul 27, 2017 6:57 am
Forum: R51 General Chat
Topic: Unknown Antifreeze/Coolant Connector part
Replies: 13
Views: 30422

Couldn't wait. Have to get wife to work. Bought the part at the local dealer (1 1/2 hour drive) $290! My JB weld fix worked good. Strongest part on there now. But the part that broke on mine was a previously glued on from the factory I think. So it broke nice and even and flat. Easy to clean and san...
by DirtDgr
Wed Jul 26, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: R51 General Chat
Topic: Unknown Antifreeze/Coolant Connector part
Replies: 13
Views: 30422

Mine just broke! But it was the drivers side top hose. Looks like it is glued in piece originally. Going to try JB weld see if I can get a couple days out of it while I wait for parts.
by DirtDgr
Sun Apr 09, 2017 7:57 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Timing Belt Rattle
Replies: 11
Views: 7865

here is a few pics I took of the worn ones

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by DirtDgr
Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:02 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Timing Belt Rattle
Replies: 11
Views: 7865

Just had my timing chains and guides replaced a month ago. Mine actually made a ticking noise.. 130,000 miles. 05. They were toast! Gone! It appears the timing chain tensioners or guides ride on the inside of the chain on this engine where most ride on the outside. So you have the rough part of the ...
by DirtDgr
Thu Oct 13, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Highway bumps make the steering wheel jerk
Replies: 13
Views: 19993

New shocks alone eliminated the wheel jerk on mine.
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Bilstein front struts
Replies: 1
Views: 3248

Weight of the extra parts for 4x4 probably. Heavier. I would think the valving is just a little better for the extra weight.

Ranchos are same part number either way though.
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

Double post oops. :oops:
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:27 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/Rancho8_zps22yuxqfn.png All finished up. I also added the spacers in the back. Already had the air bladders, but I had to have them up at 25-30 lbs to get the height I wanted. So I added the spacers and it made a big difference. Less air is needed. Plu...
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 10:06 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/d05a0efe-6b74-4a6f-92ab-edd13442e127_zpshjep42bf.png 14 mm with the flexible end was great for removing the top nuts. New ones from Rancho took a 15mm. http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/Rancho5_zpskphriogv.png My air impact wasn't enough t...
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:49 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/edc57f69-f649-4cb6-8da5-0578737c6a0b_zpspg6rhvt3.png This is the SECOND set of the shock "cap" (proper term?). You can see they are tore apart. Something is missing, still. So I decided to just fix it with the preloaded Ranchos. Comparing the...
by DirtDgr
Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

Pics? Sure! http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/Rancho3_zpsxzkmzffy.png http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i172/DirtDgr/Rancho2_zpsocbhanxf.png I think the plastic knob on the Ranchos is cheesy and feels like it going to break off. But I just set it in on 7 and wont mess with them too much.
by DirtDgr
Sat Oct 01, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

XVTer wrote:Looking to sell the bilsteins, or did you return them?

Nope. Going to keep them for future use I think. When the Ranchos wear out I will probably throw them in...correctly. Going to drive this car until it dies which is hopefully another 100k or so!
by DirtDgr
Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:08 am
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

Got it all done Saturday. Went pretty good. No issues. If I had to do it again it would be twice as fast. Hardest thing was dealing with the air bladders. Zip ties fixed that issue. squeezed them down so I could get them through the spring. Car feels great. Made the wife very happy! Looks to me the ...
by DirtDgr
Thu Sep 22, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: R51 Suspension and Steering
Topic: Something is wrong here....
Replies: 17
Views: 13953

Well. I decided to just replace the front with the Rancho Quicklift Loaded fronts and add spacers in the rear. I got all the parts off Performance Lifts. Shipping was free! So price was good. Going to install myself Saturday. Want it done right ya gotta do it yourself right! Will let ya know how it ...

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