Learjet
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couple of additional notes I would like to add:
1. the nylon bushing can be really hard to get out, I tried the punch etc. What really worked for me was to hammer a mid size flat screw driver between the bushing and the spring, working my way around the bushing causing it to collapse inward. Then I could use one of the old bolts to knock it out.
A closed end ratchet from my Bal lock chocks worked great on the harbor freight tool, which is really needed with this install.
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Highway 4X4 wrote:I have wiped out 2 C- clamps now and have 1 bolt pressed in. Good thing I kept the reciepts.
Yeah, that's why I went with the HF Ball Joint tool - very heavy construction... Don't know what type of C-clamp John used but he has a lot of heavy duty stuff that I envy ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/awink.gif "awink") ... In any case, I did mine with the HF Ball joint tool and then lent it to Barney and he did his with it...
If anyone wants to borrow it, let me know - just pay shipping both ways and it's yours to use, or if your close enough, come get it ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/biggrin.gif "biggrin") ...
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LAdams
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Learjet wrote:Les how many miles on those nylon bushings, before the upgrade?
great job !!!
Thanks!! Not many miles at all, probably in the area of 10,000 or so... I think the wear is exacerbated with heavier trailers (makes sense) and my TT is close to 10K loaded
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Hey Bob - always glad to load up your work schedule ... I haven't made much progress with the auto adjusters yet - need to see John's setup and then talk to Dexter again... I have a feeling that they want to sell just the entire drum assembly - and maybe that's the only practical way to do it, but I'm not ready to replace all my brakes as of this writing - have a LOT of miles on them yet - when the time comes I'll replace with the auto adjusters ASSUMING the reports from the field are favorable... It doesn't take me all that long to adjust my brakes manually
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Les,
My Dexter K71-652-00 E-Z Flex kit was delivered today, just have to wait for the weather to settle down before I open my toolbox.
Thanks for adding another project to my list
ps: I'm avoiding your Dexter auto-brake adjuster retrofit thread
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Borrowed a ball joint press and they went right in. My next tool purchase.
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Learjet
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TURK2500 wrote:I found another competitive on-line source for the Dexter Axle E-Z Flex products. Once at the web page click on "Product Details" for discount pricing.
Esource Trailer Parts
Turk2500
Thanks! great price and I just ordered mine. Glad you found this ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink")
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TURK2500
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I found another competitive on-line source for the Dexter Axle E-Z Flex products. Once at the web page click on "Product Details" for discount pricing.
Esource Trailer Parts
Turk2500
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Highway 4x4 wrote:I have wiped out 2 C- clamps now and have 1 bolt pressed in. Good thing I kept the reciepts.
Ouch... what size are you using? Mine where 12" and have about a 5/8 thread on them which worked well.
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I have wiped out 2 C- clamps now and have 1 bolt pressed in. Good thing I kept the reciepts.
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