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Giving the Jimny a birthday
05 Mar 2021 19:57 #233468
by Velocette
Replied by Velocette on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
I had the same issue with the top shock bolts. I managed to drill, in situ, a 2mm hole through each shock eye, the rubber and its steel inner into the bolt,,,,just ! A daily spray of Plus Gas for a week was next. Careful heating of the threaded mount at the rear was next with a good spray of Plus gas. Then,, a rink spanner on the bolt to really tension it with the rubber in the bush then a good whack with a hammer created a sort of impact drive effect which very slowly made it give way and come out. I was fitting new shocks so wasn't worried about damage to the top eye.
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05 Mar 2021 21:04 - 06 Mar 2021 08:48 #233470
by Mike G
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Replied by Mike G on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
Glad you had some luck with it. I didn't have enough patience with it as I wanted them out same day. Time is money when you're renting a shed and your jimny is in pieces. Luckily I'm fortunate enough to have oxygen and acetylene or propane on hand for bolt issues. Saves so much heartache when you come across stuck or snapped fasteners. I'd be lost without it at the moment.
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Last edit: 06 Mar 2021 08:48 by Mike G.
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05 Mar 2021 21:20 #233471
by Mike G
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Replied by Mike G on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
Well today 5th March, I started out by heating the removed shock absorber bush and getting the remains of the bolt out. The metal bushing was then reinserted back into the rubber bushing on the shock where it belongs, great.
The next job was to get the axles hung for the prep work. But first the radius arms had to be removed. My optimism about keeping some of the bolts for the rear suspension soon left when I had to get the angle grinder out again to zip them off. With that and the ABS sensors removed (after much messing around) I had a look round the yard and found an engine hoist frame. I also borrowed a scissor lift trolley, chucked the front axle on it and proceeded to raise the axle to the desired height and hang it up with cargo straps and a couple of small shackles. I did the same with the rear axle, but instead of the engine frame, I chucked a few planks of wood up on the rafters to spread the weight and hung it up in the same fashion, cargo straps and shackles.
But before I started grinding away at the axles, I decided to make a start on all the small things that will also need a coat of paint. Might as well do everything with the same batch of epoxy paint and use it up. I managed to finish the panhard rods, steering and tracking rod, rear brake drums, CB antenna mounting bracket, rear shock absorbers and both prop shafts. All in all, quite a successful day after yesterdays fastener fiasco. To be honest with you, the rear shocks will probably need to be replaced soon, but I'm not swapping them out until they fail an MOT. The orange boots for the shocks were taken home with me and given a bath in the sink with some washing up powder and they came up quite nice.
Tomorrow, I still have a few things to grind and then I'll get stuck into the axles. Cant wait to get the paint on everything so it has plenty of time to dry and I'm not left with easily scuffed components when it comes to fitting it all back together.
The next job was to get the axles hung for the prep work. But first the radius arms had to be removed. My optimism about keeping some of the bolts for the rear suspension soon left when I had to get the angle grinder out again to zip them off. With that and the ABS sensors removed (after much messing around) I had a look round the yard and found an engine hoist frame. I also borrowed a scissor lift trolley, chucked the front axle on it and proceeded to raise the axle to the desired height and hang it up with cargo straps and a couple of small shackles. I did the same with the rear axle, but instead of the engine frame, I chucked a few planks of wood up on the rafters to spread the weight and hung it up in the same fashion, cargo straps and shackles.
But before I started grinding away at the axles, I decided to make a start on all the small things that will also need a coat of paint. Might as well do everything with the same batch of epoxy paint and use it up. I managed to finish the panhard rods, steering and tracking rod, rear brake drums, CB antenna mounting bracket, rear shock absorbers and both prop shafts. All in all, quite a successful day after yesterdays fastener fiasco. To be honest with you, the rear shocks will probably need to be replaced soon, but I'm not swapping them out until they fail an MOT. The orange boots for the shocks were taken home with me and given a bath in the sink with some washing up powder and they came up quite nice.
Tomorrow, I still have a few things to grind and then I'll get stuck into the axles. Cant wait to get the paint on everything so it has plenty of time to dry and I'm not left with easily scuffed components when it comes to fitting it all back together.
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
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06 Mar 2021 21:29 #233492
by Mike G
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Replied by Mike G on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
Saturday 6th March,
Another grueller in the shed. Managed to take out the M6 bolts and the M8? bolts (can't remember what they were now) from the rear radius arms that had snapped off at some point, so have reclaimed some areas to fit p-clips and neatly route my handbrake and ABS sensor wires correctly again. Much nicer than the tie-wrap solution that had to be done. Yet again, heat wins the battle against stubborn fasteners. All radius arms are now buffed down and just about ready to receive a coat of paint.
Made a start on grinding the front axle, mostly ground down now, apart from the awkward places, so I will need to get some burr bits for the dremel, otherwise I'll never be happy with the nooks and crannies still full of rust. The swivel joints look quite pitted, which is to be expected considering the state they were in, so I had a look back on the forum and decided to go for a POR15 solution. Might as well do the job properly (and hopefully only once).
Tomorrow will be more of the same, grinding and perhaps a break now and again to have a look at how I'm going to fit the new front slam panel to the body. I need to decide how much of the front needs cut out for rust ingress. No idea what I'm doing and not sure if I should make up a template/jig against the original panel so that I can align the new one with ease. Does the front need to be braced to prevent it folding in when the panel comes out, as I don't think there's anything else holding the wings apart at the correct distance?
Another grueller in the shed. Managed to take out the M6 bolts and the M8? bolts (can't remember what they were now) from the rear radius arms that had snapped off at some point, so have reclaimed some areas to fit p-clips and neatly route my handbrake and ABS sensor wires correctly again. Much nicer than the tie-wrap solution that had to be done. Yet again, heat wins the battle against stubborn fasteners. All radius arms are now buffed down and just about ready to receive a coat of paint.
Made a start on grinding the front axle, mostly ground down now, apart from the awkward places, so I will need to get some burr bits for the dremel, otherwise I'll never be happy with the nooks and crannies still full of rust. The swivel joints look quite pitted, which is to be expected considering the state they were in, so I had a look back on the forum and decided to go for a POR15 solution. Might as well do the job properly (and hopefully only once).
Tomorrow will be more of the same, grinding and perhaps a break now and again to have a look at how I'm going to fit the new front slam panel to the body. I need to decide how much of the front needs cut out for rust ingress. No idea what I'm doing and not sure if I should make up a template/jig against the original panel so that I can align the new one with ease. Does the front need to be braced to prevent it folding in when the panel comes out, as I don't think there's anything else holding the wings apart at the correct distance?
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
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06 Mar 2021 21:42 #233493
by Scimike
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
Replied by Scimike on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
Hi MikeG,
I did the POR15 swivel refurbishment and they are still perfect, so it does work. Yours will take quite a few (thin) coats to make them smooth again, it's a paint, sand, paint, sand etc until the paint fills in all the holes. To this end I remember POR suggest silver has more filling properties than black, so may be worth checking. Keep the stuff in the fridge and decant a very small amount onto a small jar for use, a little goes a long way. Drys with humidity, so takes about 5 hrs irrespective of temperature.
Keep up the good work.
I did the POR15 swivel refurbishment and they are still perfect, so it does work. Yours will take quite a few (thin) coats to make them smooth again, it's a paint, sand, paint, sand etc until the paint fills in all the holes. To this end I remember POR suggest silver has more filling properties than black, so may be worth checking. Keep the stuff in the fridge and decant a very small amount onto a small jar for use, a little goes a long way. Drys with humidity, so takes about 5 hrs irrespective of temperature.
Keep up the good work.
Yokohama Geolanders, Sony head unit, NAUTILUS Air Horn, DRL conversion, Rear cargo space, Elvis Bobblehead, transfer Guard, Indian hanging Elephant, Koni Heavy track dampers, Custom SS exhaust, Voodoo Doll, Adventure Rack with LED ight bar, vintage ERIBA caravan usually attached (yes it's slow)
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06 Mar 2021 22:41 - 06 Mar 2021 22:45 #233495
by Mike G
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Replied by Mike G on topic Giving the Jimny a birthday
Hi Scimike,
Thanks for the pointers. I've went ahead and ordered some POR15 high build primer, which can be sanded. Hopefully that will level out holes and reduce the amount of time I need to get it coated. I've also went with silver finish for the factory fresh look :side: so that the condition of them is easier to see.
Hopefully this paint will give a nice smooth finish for the dust cover to slip over.
I'm thinking about replacing the kingpin bearings now, so I'm not sure whether I should take out the old bearing jackets before painting and run grease round the mating faces or just leave them in and pop them out whent the paint is hard. Not sure if I'll risk cracking the paint finish that way....
Thanks for the pointers. I've went ahead and ordered some POR15 high build primer, which can be sanded. Hopefully that will level out holes and reduce the amount of time I need to get it coated. I've also went with silver finish for the factory fresh look :side: so that the condition of them is easier to see.
Hopefully this paint will give a nice smooth finish for the dust cover to slip over.
I'm thinking about replacing the kingpin bearings now, so I'm not sure whether I should take out the old bearing jackets before painting and run grease round the mating faces or just leave them in and pop them out whent the paint is hard. Not sure if I'll risk cracking the paint finish that way....
2" Trailmaster suspension lift, 2"body lift, snorkel, full breather kit, 29" steel wheels with BFG tyres, tinted rear windows, CRT CB radio with modulator antenna mounted on rear, dog cage and tray in the back.
Last edit: 06 Mar 2021 22:45 by Mike G.
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