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02-21-2011, 09:52 AM
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I would also like to do a a 'more northerly' meet as a contrast to the one in Aurora coming up. Maybe in the spring? Some decent burger joint like the Bristol 45 Diner or Charcoal Grille in Burlington?
03-06-2011, 08:55 PM
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Thanks A Ton Blendo, even though I'm an idiot....
Hey all, I'm really wanting to install a Terra Flex leveling kit on my 09'unlimited, but I'm wondering if anyone local has done this and wants to help me out and provide some adult supervision (for a 40 yr old 
) . I've read a number of write-ups and this does not seem like that difficult of an install, but I'm "that guy" where nothing ever seems to go as easy as it should. I will happily return the favor if anyone is interested....Btw, I will come to you if that helps...with 
) . I've read a number of write-ups and this does not seem like that difficult of an install, but I'm "that guy" where nothing ever seems to go as easy as it should. I will happily return the favor if anyone is interested....Btw, I will come to you if that helps...with 
Blendo without hesitation invited me back to his garage to use his tools and do the install. Of course, murphy's law kicked in there, when I broke his 3/8-1/2" socket adapter after removing 3 lugs on the 1st tire. At this time, we decided to scrub the install for the day...lol Karma was not cooperating.....
As it turned out an old friend of mine (who's a mechanic-with air tools
) surfaced after a year today. I talked to him and when he was done laughing at me, he invited me over to do the install and now it's done
The main reason for this post though is to let you all know what a class act Blendo is for stepping up and putting up with my dumb ass today
. Thanks bro! I owe you one and oh yeah...got a new socket for ya!
03-06-2011, 09:14 PM
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Checking in from Edision park. Waiting on my hardtop to come tomorrow. If the dealer jags me around again and tells me it's delayed in punching him in his face. :-)
03-07-2011, 05:42 AM
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Hah, thanks Mike.
We had quite a morning didn't we?
Hope NTB didn't cross-thread or damage those wheel studs when they HULK-ed the nuts on!
At least it was a learning experience. Hope you bought more tools than some socket adapters at the store!
Chris
We had quite a morning didn't we?
Hope NTB didn't cross-thread or damage those wheel studs when they HULK-ed the nuts on!At least it was a learning experience. Hope you bought more tools than some socket adapters at the store!
Chris
So I had to give big props to Blendo here for answering my call! Blendo came to my house this morning to help me install my Terraflex leveling kit. Sadly, when he arrived, (after a 30 min drive) I discovered that thanx to NTB tightening the crap out of my lugs, I did not have the appropriate breaker bar, etc to get my lugs off
Blendo without hesitation invited me back to his garage to use his tools and do the install. Of course, murphy's law kicked in there, when I broke his 3/8-1/2" socket adapter after removing 3 lugs on the 1st tire. At this time, we decided to scrub the install for the day...lol Karma was not cooperating.....
As it turned out an old friend of mine (who's a mechanic-with air tools) surfaced after a year today. I talked to him and when he was done laughing at me, he invited me over to do the install and now it's done
The main reason for this post though is to let you all know what a class act Blendo is for stepping up and putting up with my dumb ass today. Thanks bro! I owe you one and oh yeah...got a new socket for ya!
Blendo without hesitation invited me back to his garage to use his tools and do the install. Of course, murphy's law kicked in there, when I broke his 3/8-1/2" socket adapter after removing 3 lugs on the 1st tire. At this time, we decided to scrub the install for the day...lol Karma was not cooperating.....
As it turned out an old friend of mine (who's a mechanic-with air tools
) surfaced after a year today. I talked to him and when he was done laughing at me, he invited me over to do the install and now it's doneThe main reason for this post though is to let you all know what a class act Blendo is for stepping up and putting up with my dumb ass today
. Thanks bro! I owe you one and oh yeah...got a new socket for ya!
03-07-2011, 10:57 AM
#297
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Originally Posted by Blendo
Hah, thanks Mike.
We had quite a morning didn't we? Hope NTB didn't cross-thread or damage those wheel studs when they HULK-ed the nuts on!
At least it was a learning experience. Hope you bought more tools than some socket adapters at the store!
Chris
We had quite a morning didn't we?
Hope NTB didn't cross-thread or damage those wheel studs when they HULK-ed the nuts on!At least it was a learning experience. Hope you bought more tools than some socket adapters at the store!
Chris
It was quite the productive trip to home depot. Let's just say I'm far better prepared for future mods
03-17-2011, 06:13 PM
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03-17-2011, 06:50 PM
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Since the weather was nice today I decided to try to take the doors off. I haven't ever taken them off before (bought the JK used in November). I couldn't believe how freaking hard it was. I highly doubt the previous owner had EVER had those doors off. I hit them with WD-40 and PB Blaster and still struggled for nearly an hour. I was literally sitting on a work stool, a 2x4 laying across my lap, with 2 dogbone style car wash sponges wrapped in a microfiber towel lifting up with my legs and trying to shim back and forth. I must have looked like a total retard but, I finally got 'em out and it was worth it. I drove around for a bit and loved it. Sucks the weather is gonna be bad all weekend. I would have kept them off, but after a lot of white lithium grease I put them back on 'til it really warms up. Can't wait!
