What did you do to the X today?
07-22-2015, 01:27 PM
All I did was wash mine, finally.
07-22-2015, 02:57 PM
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Got to experience the joys of fighting with frozen slide pins on my front passenger wheel. Fought with the top one for about 45 minutes and got it to slide out....the bottom one remains stuck in the bracket which has since been removed and is resting in a dark box somewhere never to see the light of day again....it has been replaced with a "new" bracket and pins. At least the driver's side slide right out with no problems. Going to do the rears this weekend.
That for sure is going to be added to the maintenance routine about every 3rd oil change I guess.
That for sure is going to be added to the maintenance routine about every 3rd oil change I guess.
I did manage to wash mine but will need to do it again soon.
07-22-2015, 02:58 PM
I did that last month, but saved the caliper. I sprayed the pin with penetrating oil several times and let it soak in overnight. (It still barely budged the next day.) Then I experimented with galvanized pipe couplers that would fit over the head of the pin. Once I got the right size, I added a couple of large flat washers and inserted the original bolt.
Then I tightened the bolt (probably 80 ft lbs) and let it sit for a couple of seconds. Backed it off and wiggled the pin with channel locks. Repeated several times until more washers were needed.
Finally the pin loosened enough that I could pull it out with the channel locks.
A few minutes with a round file (chainsaw file) to clean the pin slide and all was good.
It did destroy the old pin. A pretty small price to pay to save the caliper, and it was probably toast anyway.
~Bass
Then I tightened the bolt (probably 80 ft lbs) and let it sit for a couple of seconds. Backed it off and wiggled the pin with channel locks. Repeated several times until more washers were needed.
Finally the pin loosened enough that I could pull it out with the channel locks.
A few minutes with a round file (chainsaw file) to clean the pin slide and all was good.
It did destroy the old pin. A pretty small price to pay to save the caliper, and it was probably toast anyway.
~Bass
After almost 2 hours of fighting in mid 90 's heat and equally high humidity I decided 30 bucks or so wasn't too bad a deal 
07-22-2015, 03:07 PM
Man I'm jealous....I'm working on building my tool supply up like some of what you guys have on here but all I had available yesterday was a small 10 lb sledge and a chisel so I could catch the edge of the pin After almost 2 hours of fighting in mid 90 's heat and equally high humidity I decided 30 bucks or so wasn't too bad a deal
After almost 2 hours of fighting in mid 90 's heat and equally high humidity I decided 30 bucks or so wasn't too bad a deal Most of us here are jealous of the garages that a couple members have.
Picture yourself on a clean garage floor with room to lift the Excursion high enough to stand under it to work on it.
It won't happen in my lifetime, but I wish the best to those that strive for it!
07-22-2015, 03:41 PM
07-22-2015, 03:49 PM
07-22-2015, 05:17 PM
Man I'm jealous....I'm working on building my tool supply up like some of what you guys have on here but all I had available yesterday was a small 10 lb sledge and a chisel so I could catch the edge of the pin After almost 2 hours of fighting in mid 90 's heat and equally high humidity I decided 30 bucks or so wasn't too bad a deal
After almost 2 hours of fighting in mid 90 's heat and equally high humidity I decided 30 bucks or so wasn't too bad a deal 
All I've done to the rig is wash it, so it rained today as penance for being so foolish. Also discovered the thunk that I attributed to a bad front shock is actually bad front ball joints, so that's going to be fun with 251,000 miles on this set. Ugh. Need to replace both front wheel bearings with OEM ones as well. Despite just getting one replaced so it would get me home, it's he same brand as the ones that failed on me after barely a year of duty.
I also filled it up and proceeded to burn through a decent amount on the way home today keeping some jackass in a 5.9. Cummins in his place. Stupid F'er mirror slapped me then took off dumping smoke and laughing his head off. Wasn't laughing when I freight trained by him and stopped in front, got out, and asked for his insurance information. I really like these injectors, can't wait for the turbo and trans!
07-22-2015, 08:39 PM
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07-22-2015, 09:00 PM
You know those Excursion friends that you have around Houston? That have plenty of tools to help with? One of them *cough* has a 10'x10' pop tent to use for shade, as well as a power inverter and a pair of 14" fans for a breeze while working on the truck... All I did yesterday was sit around the house and finish up a few books I've been reading, and crank on the Chevelle a bit. Could've lent a hand is my point
All I've done to the rig is wash it, so it rained today as penance for being so foolish. Also discovered the thunk that I attributed to a bad front shock is actually bad front ball joints, so that's going to be fun with 251,000 miles on this set. Ugh. Need to replace both front wheel bearings with OEM ones as well. Despite just getting one replaced so it would get me home, it's he same brand as the ones that failed on me after barely a year of duty.
I also filled it up and proceeded to burn through a decent amount on the way home today keeping some jackass in a 5.9. Cummins in his place. Stupid F'er mirror slapped me then took off dumping smoke and laughing his head off. Wasn't laughing when I freight trained by him and stopped in front, got out, and asked for his insurance information. I really like these injectors, can't wait for the turbo and trans!
All I've done to the rig is wash it, so it rained today as penance for being so foolish. Also discovered the thunk that I attributed to a bad front shock is actually bad front ball joints, so that's going to be fun with 251,000 miles on this set. Ugh. Need to replace both front wheel bearings with OEM ones as well. Despite just getting one replaced so it would get me home, it's he same brand as the ones that failed on me after barely a year of duty.
I also filled it up and proceeded to burn through a decent amount on the way home today keeping some jackass in a 5.9. Cummins in his place. Stupid F'er mirror slapped me then took off dumping smoke and laughing his head off. Wasn't laughing when I freight trained by him and stopped in front, got out, and asked for his insurance information. I really like these injectors, can't wait for the turbo and trans!
I just got wrapped up and was trying to hustle so I could make it to work.....I wasn't by myself though....my papa is visiting from out of town and he used to wrench on cars and he lent a hand and some company out in the heat. ....tho a tent and fans sound really good....will definitely remember when I tackle the shocks in a couple weeks
07-22-2015, 09:24 PM
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07-22-2015, 09:42 PM
I went with 305/75r18
I wanted the 285/75's but they didn't come in that size.
Needless to say......I'm glad they didnt!
They rub the springs at full lock and the driver side rubbed the inner fender liner. I zip tied it back and that worked.
They seemed really quiet but I only got up to 30 or so.
I'll update tonight after I drive it at higher speeds.
I wanted the 285/75's but they didn't come in that size.
Needless to say......I'm glad they didnt!
They rub the springs at full lock and the driver side rubbed the inner fender liner. I zip tied it back and that worked.
They seemed really quiet but I only got up to 30 or so.
I'll update tonight after I drive it at higher speeds.
07-22-2015, 10:15 PM
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I went with 305/75r18
I wanted the 285/75's but they didn't come in that size.
Needless to say......I'm glad they didnt!
They rub the springs at full lock and the driver side rubbed the inner fender liner. I zip tied it back and that worked.
They seemed really quiet but I only got up to 30 or so.
I'll update tonight after I drive it at higher speeds.
I wanted the 285/75's but they didn't come in that size.
Needless to say......I'm glad they didnt!
They rub the springs at full lock and the driver side rubbed the inner fender liner. I zip tied it back and that worked.
They seemed really quiet but I only got up to 30 or so.
I'll update tonight after I drive it at higher speeds.
07-22-2015, 10:42 PM