Superflexy install, diff drop and preservation

[Ldub]

I did spray em down afterwards for the reinstall, really no way to get it in there prior to removal.

That's why it's called penetrating oil. You douche everything down a day or two in advance, then an hour or two before you turn a wrench, to make life easier...

[Marlin]

Well, after breaking a breaker bar, I got out the old Craftsman pro series 1/2" drive. Using that, an extension so I could reach the bolt and a 4 foot pipe, got em out. Only to realize I am missing page 4 of the install instructions!!! I am trying to puzzle it out, but damn, its not as simple as you would think. He spent some serious time measuring and engineering this thing. Now I am on pause awaiting his email.

[Marlin]

Now we are getting somewhere. Got it all mounted up, I think my exhaust may end up being a problem. I have a flowmaster 40 in there, and the flange lines up perfectly with the IFS kit I just used a pry bar to get it in there. We will see. Off to the parts store to get a 1.5" open end box wrench...thought I had everything.
Won't be able to test it till next weekend, gotta get the axle in first. Supposed to rain tomorrow and tuesday.

[Marlin]

Shew, finally got it done, kind of. The truck is drivable. Still need to level out the front end, and I have some clacking, but I think its cause my CVs are at a negative angle right now, or it could be something rubbing, not sure...I am beat, it took about 5 hours to get the axle back up, the cvs in, the ifs kit tightened up (which I think I will have to reindex the passenger side torsion bar, that should take a good 30 minutes or so) Hopefully the clacking goes away, or else I will be taking the drivers side cv out and checking on what is going on in there.
Final tally, 1 broken 3/8 drive craftsman ratchet, one broken 1/2" drive pro series craftsman ratchet, one broken 1/2" drive breaker bar (HF junk) two cans of liquid wrench, 2 quarts of royal purple gear oil, couple cans of primer and engine paint, 3 cans of duplicote rubber spray, multiple bruises and bloody knuckles. I should be ready for uwharrie next weekend. I did try to pull the pin on the IFS kit, no way that thing is coming out, gotta figure out whats up with that.
Here are a few pics, its amazing how much of a difference there is between stock size tires and the 34s

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[Marlin]

And this post is just for Ldub:

Cliffnote version, took some stuff apart, put some stuff together, I am practically done.
Volume two will be out tomorrow.

[Ldub]

And this post is just for Ldub:

Cliffnote version, took some stuff apart, put some stuff together, I am practically done.
Volume two will be out tomorrow.

Next time, write a post-it "note to self" & stick it to your tool box...

"Self: wait till I'm done, then post a cohesive, readable, not chopped into little bits, actual how to"...

Also, learn the function of PB blaster...

[Marlin]

Next time, write a post-it "note to self" & stick it to your tool box...

"Self: wait till I'm done, then post a cohesive, readable, not chopped into little bits, actual how to"...

Also, learn the function of PB blaster...

I understand, if it was something lame like a simple lift, or roof rack install, I would wait, but since so many folks are waiting on the IFS kit info, this is a hot topic, kind of like the release date of the Red Dawn remake...
It also gave me a chance to take a break and step back a few minutes at a time.
As for PB blaster, its a generic term I use, kind of like Q tip or Kleenex. It was actually one can of WD40, and one can of Liquid Wrench.

As for the toolbox, whats that? Is it like the tarp in the driveway with the pile of tools in it?

[Marlin]

"Self: wait till I'm done, then post a cohesive, readable, not chopped into little bits, actual how to"...

I think we had a miscommunication. This was never meant to be a how-to, that is already done by Phines. I actually used his with a few minor changes. I have some photos to add to his write up and some suggestions.
This was just to give you guys something to look at and something to read.