When we’re in the shop, we don’t always do a great job, find components in good shape, or stay on track with getting work done. Here we’ll see some of the sketchy parts, rigs, and shenanigans in the shop and beyond. We’re a band of idiots I swear.
My T-case oil pickup screen full of gunk.
The rollers are completely missing from this bearing cage. During assembly of the case I forgot to install the main snap ring for the low range planetaries. Somehow it lasted for months before total disintegration of this bearing. The rollers jammed in the gears, causing the case to be stuck in 4 low.
Ryan wasn’t thrilled with the grease inside the Birfield joints of his 80 series.
One of his new wheel bearings was destroyed upon arrival
Cross thread is better than no thread. It’s only the transmission cross member bolt, nothing important.
I stabbed my rearmost main bearing with a screwdriver. Ryan polished it out with a Dremel. The stabbed bearing is still in service years later.
Good old fashioned fast idle brake.
Taking a grinder to a brand new ring gear is normal… right.. guys?
High quality shenanigans while regearing my Jeep from 3.55 to 4.56.
For many years my blue XJ has leaked into the floorboard. I assumed the leak to be around the fresh air intake under the wiper cowl.
While it was snowing outside, Bubs and I can opener’d the cowl to gain access. After cramming in some fuel hose, a tube of seam sealer, and some flex seal for good measure, I can report that.. it still leaks just as bad as ever. I think Bubs got frostbite from the air discharge on the grinder.
King Bubs wearing his crown.
I couldn’t resist buying a flux core welder for 89 dollars.
You don’t need a floor pan in the trunk…
Ryan really inspired me with this well-designed battery hold down. Construction materials include some broken bricks, a stick, and a random bungee cord.
I traded some 240SX mud flaps for this sketchy old bike. I have no idea why.
Remember that 89-dollar flux core hot snot box? It came with the highest quality eye protection. Bubs “welded” his hatch striker on.
Only the finest e brake cable mounts here.
Best quality fender trimming job. Ryan was VERY impressed.
The cutoff wheel was in prime shape for the job.
Cigrit 101
We were spinning some spanners when these random pigs arrived.
This turned out to be a failed TPS. We made it back… eventually.
This diff cover has been spray painted at least 6 times. It’s basically indestructible now.
Home made spring retainer clip. Pretty nice by our standard.
Years later I still haven’t fixed this. I should probably get on that.
We decided Weasel needed a spare rotor more than a spare tire. He didn’t notice until the next day.
My straw hat is just as haggard as everything else around here.
Office chair + hoverboard = optimal transport around the shop..
Squeaking my way up the trail at Brown Mountain. Wooo!
Shortly before a trip to TN, we discovered that Bub’s rear drive shaft u joints were haggard. I’m happy to report that we replaced them with used units from a spare shaft.
Alcohol bottle added for artistic effect. Never drink spirits while you’re on the spanners.
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