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Old 09-06-2014, 09:02 AM
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Stolen from Riffraff's Facebook post.



I know there are a few of you guys here that will love this!

Heh heh heh

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HAHAHA! Rep jail..
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 09:03 AM
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I heard my rear brakes squealing the other day, need to look at them. I hope I don't run into the same problem with calipers. I was working on my FIL's Blazer a few weeks ago and the rear caliper seized after replacing the pads. What a pain.
Yes it is...second time in 5 months now! This is what I was talking about in my earlier post. Look at the caliper in this pic. They were put on April 3 of this year. Wonder if all that corrosion may have something to do with the sticking or just coincidence?
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Old 09-06-2014, 09:30 AM
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Its just a V6 but does move okay. some how its getting 22mpg even with me driving it and being stuck in two crappy situations on I-5 today with disabled trucks right in the middle of the highway....wasted so much time in traffic today.
I bought a mustang GT and ended giving it my daughter, quick fun to drive car.
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by golfmedik

Yes it is...second time in 5 months now! This is what I was talking about in my earlier post. Look at the caliper in this pic. They were put on April 3 of this year. Wonder if all that corrosion may have something to do with the sticking or just coincidence?
Probably not. That is not the moving parts. Replace the caliper, hose and slid pins and it shouldn't be an issue anymore.

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Old 09-06-2014, 12:40 PM
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HAHAHA! Rep jail..

I got him for you, Snow.






 
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New auto light platinum plugs and boots. Looks like I need a new COP since I still am getting a slight miss fire. :-(
 
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This happened back in July when a Jeep traveling in the opposite direction with oversized tires spit a rock at me. County was doing road construction, found a deal on Craigslist and got it installed. The stickers are removed as well. Will need tint on everything soon though.

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Originally Posted by golfmedik
Yes it is...second time in 5 months now! This is what I was talking about in my earlier post. Look at the caliper in this pic. They were put on April 3 of this year. Wonder if all that corrosion may have something to do with the sticking or just coincidence?

probably from it getting hot and condensation, makes um rust fast like headers, the everheated metal then cooling off condensating = rust. one way to tell a bad caliper or problem with that wheels brakes anyhow.
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 06:12 PM
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Spent the day at the track (Limerock). The Ex tows nicely with the new everything front end and steering and stops confidently with the new brakes and braided brake lines.



 
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Old 09-06-2014, 07:10 PM
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Nice little race car there
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 08:01 PM
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I removed the front axle and leaf springs getting ready for frame paint v codes and shocks. I'm going to to adjust the steering box while i have so much room. One of the weights fell off the front shaft so I'm going to pull it new joints balance and paint that too pics coming not sure how to do it from the phone
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Magnus E
Spent the day at the track (Limerock). The Ex tows nicely with the new everything front end and steering and stops confidently with the new brakes and braided brake lines.
So the braided lines are worth it is what your saying
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 09:51 PM
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I spent the day at an outdoor wedding in 88* weather...holy crap!! I guess this is getting my ready for Vegas on the 21st.
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ghglenn
Nice work Dave. I too have a set of axles to do. Was going to use Por-15.
Where did you find the stuff you are using. Better than Por-15?

not sure if it is better. i found it scanning the web. i got their sample kit for 20 bucks and i think i will be able to do both axles with it.

this should get you there

RustSeal - Rust Prevention - Stop Rust Paint


as far as work i have about 1.5 id say into rust prep and with the procedure for the kbs 4 hours maybe total other then i let the zinc part dry over night.
 
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Old 09-06-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by superdave02f552
I removed the front axle and leaf springs getting ready for frame paint v codes and shocks. I'm going to to adjust the steering box while i have so much room. One of the weights fell off the front shaft so I'm going to pull it new joints balance and paint that too pics coming not sure how to do it from the phone

progress im going to love the v code height
 
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