AlpineFunco Posted May 8, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Share Posted May 8, 2021 Ok, I’ve had a Gen 3 all these years. Just got a Gen 4 and it’s time to take things apart. Got the trailing arms off, had to use a sawzall as two of the bolts had welded themselves to the bushings. On to the Cv’s. Got them out, soaked in diesel, and wiped down. Not super impressed with how they look, but I may be able to squeeze another season out of them before replacing. The hubs; got most of it apart. Got the CV body out and the bearing that it goes onto it. got the inner piece that it bolts to out and wiped down as well. Pulled the 5 bolts that hold the housing to the trailing arm and thought maybe it’d just pop out like everything else, but it didn’t. So the question of the day is will it take a press to get that out, or more importantly get it back in? I don’t mind beating on it a bit but don’t want to eff anything up. And if it’s going to take a press to put it back in then there is no sense in me beating it out. Arms are going to Funco to have uniballs welded in, so I could probably just have them do it if it’s going to turn into a big pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted May 8, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted May 8, 2021 (edited) Got it out with a little tap of the hammer, should’ve kept going before posting. But now that it’s out don’t see how to get the bearing out, back to needing a press again I presume. Don’t think that race is just going to pop out. Guessing this stuff hasn’t been apart since 2004. Edited May 8, 2021 by AlpineFunco Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doonit Posted May 8, 2021 Member ID: 527 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 183 Content Per Day: 0.17 Reputation: 132 Achievement Points: 1,719 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/06/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Yesterday at 04:35 AM Birthday: 06/22/1985 Device: iPhone Share Posted May 8, 2021 I’m sure all the more experienced guys will chime in but heat typically helps. Just gotta heat the carrier without the heat getting into the race and “it should” come out or at least help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted May 16, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Got them torn down and cleaned up. Taking arms to Funco for the uniballs and also going to have them rebuild the shocks. Time to spend some money on parts and start putting it back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted May 23, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 With the exception of the seatbelts and fuel filler hose this should be about it for disassembly. Arms and shocks are at Funco. Viar compressor, steering wheel, fuel lines and fittings ordered and on the way. Got to order some more stuff, trying to not add up receipts🤣🤣. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funco4JM Posted May 24, 2021 Member ID: 203 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 4 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 135 Content Per Day: 0.12 Reputation: 60 Achievement Points: 990 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 09:48 PM Device: Windows Share Posted May 24, 2021 Looking good! I just picked up a Gen 4 and my summer prep will be underway in a few weeks. Whatever you do don't add up the receipts! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted July 17, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted July 17, 2021 Got the arms and shocks back. Powdered arms black. After some cleaning, all the bearings and Cvs looked good. Got everything repacked and put back together. Squirted the last little bit of grease into the Cv boots and the rear suspension is back together. Gotta order new seat belts and tanks for the air compressor. Making progress... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted July 31, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Front suspension is back together minus steering rack and tie rods. Rack got rebuilt and is hopefully on its way. Just need to reinstall and torque everything down and suspension will be put back together and ready to roll. Ordered some seatbelts from Crow today. Should be here early next week as they’ve already shipped. Gotta order some air tanks for the compressor this weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danwalker Posted July 31, 2021 Member ID: 504 Group: Members Followers: 2 Topic Count: 14 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 195 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 194 Achievement Points: 1,595 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/06/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Birthday: 09/12/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted July 31, 2021 This has got me motivated. Usually start this kind of stuff in Sept... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted August 21, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted August 21, 2021 Steering rack came back. Got it mounted. Suspension is all torqued (3 Ugga Duggas). Put the wheels on and that’s it for the front end. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchuck Posted August 24, 2021 Member ID: 858 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 11 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 10 Achievement Points: 82 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/13/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 25 Device: Windows Share Posted August 24, 2021 I just went through the same issue with the trailing arm bolts welding themselves to the bushing sleeve. Effing nightmare. Beat it very hard for a long time. Wouldn't move. Finally cut them out. 2 of the 4 had to be cut out. Pics are of the good ones, and the welded ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onanysunday Posted August 24, 2021 Member ID: 605 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 2,888 Content Per Day: 2.66 Reputation: 2,518 Achievement Points: 20,748 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/07/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Device: Android Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, DSchuck said: I just went through the same issue with the trailing arm bolts welding themselves to the bushing sleeve. Effing nightmare. Beat it very hard for a long time. Wouldn't move. Finally cut them out. 2 of the 4 had to be cut out. Pics are of the good ones, and the welded ones. Can you convert to uniballs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchuck Posted August 24, 2021 Member ID: 858 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 11 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 10 Achievement Points: 82 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/13/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 25 Device: Windows Share Posted August 24, 2021 4 hours ago, onanysunday said: Can you convert to uniballs? Good question, but I don't see why not. Maybe I'll just take the arm to McKenzies and have them recommend the hardware for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onanysunday Posted August 24, 2021 Member ID: 605 Group: Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 214 Topics Per Day: 0.20 Content Count: 2,888 Content Per Day: 2.66 Reputation: 2,518 Achievement Points: 20,748 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 2 Joined: 05/07/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 3 hours ago Device: Android Share Posted August 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, DSchuck said: Good question, but I don't see why not. Maybe I'll just take the arm to McKenzies and have them recommend the hardware for it. I would call Funco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.R.S. Posted August 24, 2021 Member ID: 109 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 30 Topics Per Day: 0.03 Content Count: 1,498 Content Per Day: 1.38 Reputation: 2,010 Achievement Points: 10,943 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 6 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 03/31/1972 Device: Android Share Posted August 24, 2021 1 hour ago, DSchuck said: Good question, but I don't see why not. Maybe I'll just take the arm to McKenzies and have them recommend the hardware for it. Grade 8 and antisieze just like I did to every bolt on your front end and you'll be fine. No need to convert to uniballs. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSchuck Posted August 25, 2021 Member ID: 858 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 11 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 10 Achievement Points: 82 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/13/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: March 25 Device: Windows Share Posted August 25, 2021 16 hours ago, L.R.S. said: Grade 8 and antisieze just like I did to every bolt on your front end and you'll be fine. No need to convert to uniballs. @L.R.S. is my personal buggy maintenance advisor. So I'm going Grade 8 and generous amounts of anti-seize! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjZ06 Posted August 27, 2021 Member ID: 1,109 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 9 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 925 Content Per Day: 0.88 Reputation: 1,085 Achievement Points: 6,589 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 9 Joined: 06/09/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 09:19 PM Device: Windows Share Posted August 27, 2021 Gen4 with a V8, love it! It's cool to see some Northstars still around too. -TJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineFunco Posted August 27, 2021 Member ID: 85 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 530 Content Per Day: 0.49 Reputation: 607 Achievement Points: 4,085 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 05/05/2021 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Device: iPhone Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 Thanks! Looking forward to this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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