Tworley build
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I think so. Whether it's in the bed or the garage, I'm not sure yet. I'm surprised it hasn't happened sooner considering how many times my spare has touched the ground.
I bent just the corner of my tailgate a few times and moved it - but I figured the LJ length was a big driver of that being an issue.
I may be deleting mine too. Bought it back jk wheels. Rather than messing with the snub spacers again, may let that tailgate be free from all that baggage.
I showed your my wife some of your shots.
NOPE nOPE. okay guess you’ll have to stay in the motel while me and my son run those trails then
NOPE nOPE. okay guess you’ll have to stay in the motel while me and my son run those trails then
I could hear an "pft pft pft" while in Moab. Took a look last night and the JB weld job I did two years ago on the manifold is cracked where it meets the downpipe. I've got emissions testing next month so I placed an order for a cheap (<$90) exhaust manifold from Rock Auto that should be delivered early next week. SKP brand? Two years ago I barely passed emissions with high NOx. after using the JB weld. I think this crack is letting in air and causing a lean condition.
Its a 28 year old manifold with 170k miles worth of exhaust gases and slathered in JB weld. Id have to take it completely out to clean and weld and in that same amount of time, I can put in a new one.
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I have tried welding cracks by collectors with no success. The weld is harder and thicker then everything around it and after heat cycling it just cracks again. if I I haaaad to try that again I would plate it so the weld is on top of the base material and not filling the crack.
I agree replace that joker. Taking of the manifold is one of my least favorite jobs.
I agree replace that joker. Taking of the manifold is one of my least favorite jobs.
Thanks for giving me something to look forward to
He just said it was HIS least favorite. Who knows, I bet you really enjoy it!! Think of all swivels and extensions you get to use!
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Pulling the manifold is a bugger. Definitely replace it vs welding it and replacing it a month later.
Note: it’sa lot easier to pull the manifold when you pull the driver’s fender off.
Note: it’sa lot easier to pull the manifold when you pull the driver’s fender off.
That's my plan, no desire to try it with the fender on
At least you have a 97. The intake is lower profile and so is the single header.lots more room. Should be a cake walk
I had the same trouble with my tailgate a few years ago. As much as I really liked the High Rock tire carrier, it just created too many issues when I was wheeling the tougher rock trails. I liberated my tailgate and swapped my spare tire over to my trailer. I just bolted my old OE spare tire bracket to the deck and made some spacers for stability.
It also freed up the space on my tailgate to build a custom cooler rack!
I got a video from my sister on the Escalator.
Every time I see a video like this it makes me realize the toughest part is just making the decision to commit. Once you've done that, it's very difficult to back out. Nicely done!
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