Today I put my on-board air system to the ultimate test. I repacked my left front wheel bearings using my system to run my air tools. If you haven't been to my website to see my latest ooops photo, then maybe you should drop by there before continuing on. (home.mpinet.net/warmongr/)
Due to the fact that my left front tire was completely submerged in what appeared to be a harmless mud hole, I had to repack the wheel bearings in my left front hub. Normally I do this job at work where I have access to air tools in the shop. This time I used my on-board air system to do it.
To make a long story short, I was able to remove my left front tire completely with a 1/2" impact, remove the left front hub allen bolts with a 3/8" impact and remove the 22mm caliper bolts using my 3/8" impact. I then used the tools again to put the truck back together. The total elapsed time, 45 minutes including repacking and cleaning time.
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that this will be one of the best investments I have made on this truck so far. I will be posting photos during my next site update due next week. I hope I don't have the opportunity to trail test it in Tellico this weekend, but I will be prepared for the worst in the event of more bent tie rods and blown beads.
------------------
Gordon "The Warmonger" White
Previous Topic
Index