Welcome back @tonytavolieri1663! Thank you for the comment. I agree it is worth saving. I just need to figure out how I want to go about fixing it. I found replacement parts online but we're talking $500 for both sides. I may be able to cut and weld in some patches to shore things up. If that's the case, I need to figure out how to cut out the rot. I don't think my angle grinder is going to do the trick. lol.
Welcome back @skinny7010 , and thank you for the comment. It was probably more painful than it needed to be. I usually soak things down in PB Blaster before I tear into them. I figured the suspension was so greasy I didn't need to. In hindsight, I should have. It probably would have made life much easier. I did manage to get it all out without breaking anything though. The rot in the shock towers has thrown a wrench in my plans though. Lol. I gotta get that fixed before I move forward and it ain't cheap.
It surprises me that you seem to think bolts etc of that vintage are going to come apart easy, I'd be soaking it for days in penetrative fluid before trying, not undoing dry. I've had a torsion bar adjuster bolt snap even after a soak 😮
@user-jv1qe7fl8e Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel. You make an excellent point. With most bolts I do spray them down in PB Blaster. I soaked the 360 for almost a week before I started tearing it apart. Most of the suspension stuff was so greasy I figured I would use a stepped approach, start as is, then soaking, and if that didn't work, apply heat.
👍🏼, it was the part where you removed the torsion bar adjuster bolt with an impact gun that had me stare open mouthed at the tv, I've had one snap that I'd lubed for a week and I thought was loose on a 74 satellite....nightmare to get out! I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work
Doug, I actually find bolts less likely to snap when using an impact than using a ratchet or breaker bar. Looking back at the video, though, I am pretty lucky on that one. It was Arizona desert dry. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos, and though it sounds like you have been at this a lot longer than I have, hopefully you learn something along the way. Have a great weekend!
No, Not it wasn't. I am still working out how to go about fixing up the area. I think it is going to require some major disassembly and welding. Both sides are that way.
Welcome back @michaelleach4234 and thanks for the comment. It is not ideal but I am not sure why I was really surprised. Every time I really dig into this thing I find more that needs to be fixed. Lol.
That sucks. I know its alot of work but its still worth saving it !! Good luck
Welcome back @tonytavolieri1663! Thank you for the comment. I agree it is worth saving. I just need to figure out how I want to go about fixing it. I found replacement parts online but we're talking $500 for both sides. I may be able to cut and weld in some patches to shore things up. If that's the case, I need to figure out how to cut out the rot. I don't think my angle grinder is going to do the trick. lol.
Ugh. You got some exercise! Got it off, though. Great stuff- realistic, if painful.
Welcome back @skinny7010 , and thank you for the comment. It was probably more painful than it needed to be. I usually soak things down in PB Blaster before I tear into them. I figured the suspension was so greasy I didn't need to. In hindsight, I should have. It probably would have made life much easier. I did manage to get it all out without breaking anything though. The rot in the shock towers has thrown a wrench in my plans though. Lol. I gotta get that fixed before I move forward and it ain't cheap.
It surprises me that you seem to think bolts etc of that vintage are going to come apart easy, I'd be soaking it for days in penetrative fluid before trying, not undoing dry. I've had a torsion bar adjuster bolt snap even after a soak 😮
@user-jv1qe7fl8e Thank you for your comment and welcome to the channel. You make an excellent point. With most bolts I do spray them down in PB Blaster. I soaked the 360 for almost a week before I started tearing it apart. Most of the suspension stuff was so greasy I figured I would use a stepped approach, start as is, then soaking, and if that didn't work, apply heat.
👍🏼, it was the part where you removed the torsion bar adjuster bolt with an impact gun that had me stare open mouthed at the tv, I've had one snap that I'd lubed for a week and I thought was loose on a 74 satellite....nightmare to get out!
I enjoy your videos, keep up the good work
Doug, I actually find bolts less likely to snap when using an impact than using a ratchet or breaker bar. Looking back at the video, though, I am pretty lucky on that one. It was Arizona desert dry. I'm glad you are enjoying the videos, and though it sounds like you have been at this a lot longer than I have, hopefully you learn something along the way. Have a great weekend!
I like surprises 🎉
Welcome back Dale, usually I like surprises too but not this time.
I’m filming a video entitled, “Riding the Short Bus 🚌 !”
You'll have to let me know when you post it. Sounds like my kind of video. lol.
Oh man, not a good surprise 😢
No, Not it wasn't. I am still working out how to go about fixing up the area. I think it is going to require some major disassembly and welding. Both sides are that way.
That’s not an ideal surprise
Welcome back @michaelleach4234 and thanks for the comment. It is not ideal but I am not sure why I was really surprised. Every time I really dig into this thing I find more that needs to be fixed. Lol.