Bangkok Beater

I don't care how many people posted this. I am so inspired by Nakai-San and his artwork that I have to post this.

Making of RWB Bangkok from TennXX on Vimeo.

And I bought a new winter beater!

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A 1989 Dodge Raider 4x4 with a fuel injected 3.0 V6.

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Definitely the first time RWB and a Dodge Raider were mentioned in one post!

Rear suspension, RLCAs

Next up was the rear suspension.

First thing i had to do was re-attach the RLCAs using the spindle pin.

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I expected this to be a monster pain in the ass, but it just hammered right in with a TON of anti-seize.

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both sides.

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All done yo!

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Super pumped.

Getting ready to start re-installing the suspension system.

Can't wait!

Back in the game! - Suspension, Wheel Bearings, Rotors

Big thanks to Nick and Bryan for getting me off my ass and back up and working on my Z. Also, big thanks to Zeead for coming over this weekend to help me out. Couldn't have got this done w/o you.

Your builds inspire me yo.

So in case you don't remember I left off having just finished assembling my rear hubs with new wheel bearings and extended lug studs.

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So next up was the front wheel bearings.

I hammered in the extended studs to the hub.

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And attached the front brake rotors.

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I stuffed the wheel bearings in a bag with the grease to lube them up without getting the bearings dirty or getting myself covered in grease.

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Heavy lubing the races.

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Install inner bearing and seal. More lube.

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Then I installed them to the front hubs.

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Then install the outer wheel bearing and more grease.

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Torque down the castle nut and hammer in the cotter pin. Bang the grease cap on and you're done.

Here is a pic with the spring and strut cartridge installed.

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More to come.
Time for bed!