North Texas / DFW Wrench Day May 17,2008

[1911]

USMC_Sgt previously said:

btw from what I read you only need a 4" hole bit other than the normal drill bits. but I probably would want to double check that.

Digger422 previously said:

Let me dig around and see what I can come up with... I have a 3" but not a 4"...

I have a 4" hole saw, but have never installed a snorkel. I'll bring it but it's strictly "use at your own risk, no warranties expressed or implied".

[USMC_Sgt]

yeah you definitely have a pucker factor while doing this install.

[FJ-Dozer]

I don't think I'll be able to make it on the 17th. I'm planning on going to Gilmer with a friend that day, depending on the weather and how muddy it is out there.

[mbarroso12]

Hmmm, i have a full set of rasta skids, new front coilovers, allphase skid plate, allpro rear link and shock mount skid plates at the house waiting to be installed. I also have a RA titan bumper, KC lights, PIAA fogs, AND a winch that might be there by the 17th.

Anyone have experience installing any one of these items? : )





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[BobKid]

mbarroso12 previously said:

Hmmm, i have a full set of rasta skids, new front coilovers, allphase skid plate, allpro rear link and shock mount skid plates at the house waiting to be installed. I also have a RA titan bumper, KC lights, PIAA fogs, AND a winch that might be there by the 17th.

Anyone have experience installing any one of these items? : )





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I just did my SAW coilovers today, piece of cake. Skids and links shouldn't be a problem either.

[BobKid]

FJinDFW previously said:

I'm there!

Anyone experienced in the installation of the Safari Snorkel?

Digger, do they have various size metal hole saws available in order to tackle this task?

I'll watch and cringe, but you're on your own drilling that hole.

[ROMAD]

I'm in

I need to install my 883's and Bilsteins up front (should have them pre-assembled as a coil/spring unit ahead of time though) and Bilsteins on the rear as well. Might just try to pick up some sliders by then as well...hmm

I have all the tools I need to do this work but I am going to need an extra set of hands to help work the old springs out/new springs in from what I have been told.

Having a nice place to work will sure beat hiding from the apartment manager

[Chrs]

I have a wedding to go to that day, but I'm sure I should be able to squeeze this in early in the day.

I'm not sure how much help I can be though.

[Arimanius]

I'm going to try to swing by after the Truck and Jeep fest just to be social and meet some other FJers. Hopefully all the fun won't be done by then.

[chadkline]

JoeUser previously said:

There's a way to chop the body mount, using a grinder, instead of a torch. Then, instead of welding a plate over the hole a forum member used epoxy putty to fill it (pretty unique idea).

You'll have to search the Tech Articles section, or a general forum search to find the thread...

I'll take a look, and that sound a whole lot better than using a torch. Maybe I can have one of you guys check it out and make sure I'm doing it right.

I know this isn't a Monday Traide days in Forney....but anyone have some Wrangler MT/R 305/70/17's they want to trade out for for some BF A/T 285/70/17s or just sell?

See you folks next weekend.