Tramps Truck,
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muddymesser
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Re: Tramps Truck,
nice
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
......ordered 
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
I made a start fitting my bearing kit today, I had a few hours on it and got grease everywhere! I was chuffed to get the felt & rubber seal on without cutting it. Then I had to go to work, I did have one little issues though,
- My track rod end (well my ball joint), I was going to split the linkage so loosened the nut off the top unfortunately when it was far enough off I tapped it and the linkage started spitting, but now the entire track rod pivot spins when trying to undo the last threads on the nyloc nut, is there a bolt head under the rubber gator?
*edit* I gave the kingpin pivot a lick around with emery and it was fine, it slotted in easily like there was no problem!
- My track rod end (well my ball joint), I was going to split the linkage so loosened the nut off the top unfortunately when it was far enough off I tapped it and the linkage started spitting, but now the entire track rod pivot spins when trying to undo the last threads on the nyloc nut, is there a bolt head under the rubber gator?
*edit* I gave the kingpin pivot a lick around with emery and it was fine, it slotted in easily like there was no problem!
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dan_2k_uk
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Can normally just push it back up a little so the taper locks a bit to undo it and then tap it back down
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Jordi
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Nice to see a bit more work being done. Can't wait to see this back on the road, always liked your truck for some reason bud.
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Thanks 
I always liked my truck too!
I've had a busy evening..........
Hopefully it will be dry by the morning so it can be refitted,
I always liked my truck too! I've had a busy evening..........
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Drivers side almost done
And one of the best bits about this rebuild kit......
Shiney bits!
And one of the best bits about this rebuild kit......
Shiney bits!
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Another fun day, I fitted my new bearing assy and king pin bearings on the passenger side, I fitted new brake hoses too but suffered a small issue
What are your thoughts on this? Drill it out and retapp it? Or do I need a new caliper? The drivers side bleed nipple is just as reluctant to be removed!
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Nice work! Will be awesome to see your Sk back on the road!
As for the nipple you could try a stud removal tool. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110868152075
As for the nipple you could try a stud removal tool. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110868152075
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Tramp
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Re: Tramps Truck,
Thanks I'll I've give it a go but I'm not hopeful it seemed pretty stuck! I could also do with another swivel hub seal bolt I had a full set but one has managed to get lost! If anyone has a spare kicking about? Its very annoying, what are my options if I cannot get the thread out? Do I need to buy a set if new calipers?