General vehicle thread

[MrPrena]

Assuming both springs are on same "k", that X" difference probably would not matter as it is less than fraction of % of total length.

[Hummer]

It must be some kind of record for performance. My tractor uses two 12v batteries. Last week they failed to hold a charge so I replaced them. The manufacture dates on the batteries were 11-2008 and 3-2009, and I had installed them in March 2009, so I got more than 11 years of service from them. Cheapie Energizers from Sam's Club.

I hope the new batteries last as long. This time Sam's only had the Duracell Ultra Platinum AGM BCI Group 47 for $145 each, which I thought was pricey. Now I see that Autozone, Batteries+ and other parts stores sell the same battery for $70 to $110 more. Sam's for the win.

[hurley842002]

Like you can see in the picture, they are barely longer than stock. Right now it looks like the real limiting factor is the rear sway bar. i haven't messed around with it much yet though.

I may have missed the picture of the shocks, I saw the springs. Typically when you lift, you order shocks that will accommodate the full usable up/down travel of the new suspension. Come to think of it, while not tinkering with rear coils, I recall the front coils in my 99 XJ had a steel retaining "strap" that secured the spring to the lower coil bucket on the axle, the upper part of the spring sat in the upper bucket freely, and I recall under extreme flex it would separate from the upper bucket, and the isolator could be moved by hand. Anyway, just thinking out loud at this point.

ETA: This is also the Jeep that I installed an Aussie locker in the rear end.
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[Irving]

Oh I misread. The shocks are longer for the lift. I didn't do a side by side with the last shocks so I couldn't tell you how much longer.

[Irving]

Where are you guys getting your alignments done? I called a place very close to my house and their standard price is competitive at $80-$90, but he said if it gets difficult because of the lift he bumps the price up to $200. Seems pretty high for an alignment and I didn't have the last shop complain when I did this years ago. I want to say that I took it to Bear Creek Auto, or Lakewood Automotive, but I can't remember and I thought I heard they had a change of ownership. Anyone have a recommendation?

[Erni]

Steves in Longmont is good. No idea if jacked car prices get jacked

[Irving]

I'll give him a call, thanks.

ETA: I called and told him the deal and he said their price is $69.99, so I have an appointment with them later this week

[MrPrena]

The bumper project is going no where. I AGAIN sanded to make it look even. It was back to square one. I will spray 4th and 5th coat tomorrow.

[Erni]

So your guys thoughts. 110k on the truck, steering and loose suspension. Ball joint need to be done. I think I will replace the whole control arms and not just bushings. Price is more, but it sounds like doing the ball joints and rubber bushings takes a few hours.
Thoughts?

[Irving]

If it's not too much more, but saves you a couple of hours, it might be worth it.