Today was a short one after my full-time job, TDI service, dinner, and some family time at the pool. I had to grab some supplies from Lowe's and get a couple more tools for later on also. So in light of all that, I'm happy with getting the cross braces aligned, drilled, and snugly installed. Nothing much to report here other than one possible tip. The bottom bolt (M14) for the X-braces has two elongated holes provided, so leave it just barely loose enough to move around while you get the side plates flush with the frame. Then after you have the side plates tightened, go back and tighten the bottom bolt.
Also, I didn't have a 10mm drill bit handy (for the top of the x-brace), so the 3/8" had to do. That said, ya gotta give the bit a little wiggle after you punch through to widen the holes just a tad. Works good, snug, and looks good too (which is important ; ).
Goals? Yeah I like setting at least a couple goals to shoot for, so we're going to hit it again Thursday and go for getting the new shocks on...at least in the rear. It sounds simple, but it's a bugger sometimes getting the old spindles off. Note to self: remember to "rent" a coil spring compressor from O'Reilly Auto Parts tomorrow. That's all for now. Thanx for reading. = )
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