New/Used Coil overs on Today

[ecchamberlin]

So I had the day off and finally took some time off working on the house to work on the Runner a bit.

Put on the rebuilt used Sway-a-Way coilovers I got on TTORA. Mine old ones are rusted so bad that the adj ring no longer... well adjusts.

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/ecchamberlin/oldvnewP1010455.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/ecchamberlin/bothoffP1010452.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a240/ecchamberlin/newonP1010453.jpg

After I got them I adjusted (what a concept) then back to where the old ones were before the bumper and skids were added and then some healthy sagging also. Not level but not too much rake either.

Also replaced my fuel filter (super easy job) and got stuff ready for the Budbuilt Belly Plate I ordered today.

Just a useless thread for the hell of it.... :shake:

[MTL_4runner]

Eric, new ones look great and a thread file should clean those old ones up just fine.

[04 Rocko Taco]

Eric - I hate to be a bother, but what are you doimng with the old ones? Lemme know if your want to let them go.

[ecchamberlin]

Eric, new ones look great and a thread file should clean those old ones up just fine.


I could clean the exposed threads but the problem would still be the ones that are contacting the threads inside the adj ring. They will not move. I have tried everything I can think of next to getting out my Big F'in Pipe Wrench which would destroy the ring for sure.

Funny thing is that the new/rebuilt ones are pretty much the same age and usage as mine. Difference is location. Inland vs Beach.

[ecchamberlin]

Chris no bother at all. I will gladly let them go. Not for free but cheap. They still work as far as dampening and all but for how much longer I don't know. Lots of rust on them. PM me a reasonable offer if so inclined.

[Tanto]

Looks good, Eric.

FWIW it's not just Sway-A-Ways that rust up like that due to the salt air. My bling King shocks rusted really bad because I used to live right beside Eric and made the same morning drive.

[MTL_4runner]

I could clean the exposed threads but the problem would still be the ones that are contacting the threads inside the adj ring. They will not move. I have tried everything I can think of next to getting out my Big F'in Pipe Wrench which would destroy the ring for sure.

Funny thing is that the new/rebuilt ones are pretty much the same age and usage as mine. Difference is location. Inland vs Beach.


I hear you on the location......I remember after seeing what Gadget's SAWs looked like after 1-2 winters, I knew they'd be no good for me.

The thread file and a die grinder with a wire brush would clean it up pretty well.....the other thing to try first would be to just load it all up with naval jelly and let it sit for a while. Then you'd just need to soak it all in PB Blaster and pry to separate the collar enough to get it all to soak in. It will definately be a process to get them all cleaned up and then some white grease spray should be good to keep them from rusting up again.

[ecchamberlin]

Then you'd just need to soak it all in PB Blaster and pry to separate the collar enough to get it all to soak in. It will definately be a process to get them all cleaned up and then some white grease spray should be good to keep them from rusting up again.

Jamie my collars are the one piece models instead of the 2 piece version that have hex bolts holding them together.

I may just part them out for spare pieces. Not sure what I can even get at without being able to get them apart.

[bamachem]

take and angle grinder w/ a thin cutoff wheel and make the collars 2-piece. :D

after that, get some 2-piece replacements from SAW and you'll be good.

[ecchamberlin]

Not a bad idea Andy. I had not thought of that.

Honestly though if somebody wants to go through all this for these, that is great. THe overall condition of these is well beyond what I would spend time and money on.

[MTL_4runner]

take and angle grinder w/ a thin cutoff wheel and make the collars 2-piece. :D

after that, get some 2-piece replacements from SAW and you'll be good.


That's probably the route I'd go too as long as the 2-piece was available still. Eric, just put them up for sale, I'd be shocked if someone wouldn't buy them (even just to use at the current set height).

[Bob98SR5]

The thread file and a die grinder with a wire brush would clean it up pretty well.....the other thing to try first would be to just load it all up with naval jelly and let it sit for a while. Then you'd just need to soak it all in PB Blaster and pry to separate the collar enough to get it all to soak in. It will definately be a process to get them all cleaned up and then some white grease spray should be good to keep them from rusting up again.


lately ive learned alot about rust treatment and rusty bolt removal :) the only thing i'd take caution re jamie's advice is that naval jelly will pit metal if left on too long---axe me how i know. i would not leave it on more than 1 hour. that stuff works too well! i'd say 1/2 hour, spray off with water and re-evaluate if another treatment is worth it.

pb blaster is good, but so is a heated wrench. one of the guys on the mercedes forum has had good lunch with one of those harbor freight butane pen torches too

bob

[04 Rocko Taco]

Which is exactly what I was going to do, I was going to use them just for the lift at the hieght they are on my 2WD Mall Crawler just for looks, but Sorry Eric, some things I had going on my '84 fell through so, now I dont have the cash to spare!!

[MTL_4runner]

lately ive learned alot about rust treatment and rusty bolt removal :) the only thing i'd take caution re jamie's advice is that naval jelly will pit metal if left on too long---axe me how i know. i would not leave it on more than 1 hour. that stuff works too well! i'd say 1/2 hour, spray off with water and re-evaluate if another treatment is worth it.

pb blaster is good, but so is a heated wrench. one of the guys on the mercedes forum has had good lunch with one of those harbor freight butane pen torches too

bob



I totally agree with Bob, you gotta be careful with naval jelley because it can pit metal.
I'm not sure I'd use any torches on a high pressure shock though. :laugh:

The other option which might turn out be the best would be to use electrolysis since it will not remove any metal, just rust and it should even penetrate into the areas on the adjustment collar which are causing it to be frozen in place.

There's a few threads on it already but here's the general idea:
http://www.bhi.co.uk/hints/rust.htm

Here's where we hashed out most of the good methods for rust removal:
http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=1187.0

If I needed shocks I'd definately put in an offer on those and rebuild them.
I really don't think they are in all that bad a shape IMHO.