Breaking stuff... over and over, Victory! (mostly) Options

[Lawrence]

This job gets worse and worse. I think disassembling with a sawzall would be easier.

- I broke the two hard brake lines on the left side.
- I broke the tie rod end on the left side.
- Steel sleeve on the drop link bushing was frozen to the thru-bolt. I broke the U-tab on the A-arm trying to free it up. All the sway bar bolts on the left side are frozen solid.
- I tore the ball joint boot, and dented the metal beneath. The strut still doesn't want to come off. I may go rent a pickle tool.
- Somehow, I tore the front wheel bearing seal.

I'm barely into the right side, and it's 86 degrees, no shade.

[DNHunt]

Rusty

You're scaring me to death. I've got that project plus rear suspension and some rust repair on line for this winter. Geoff has convinced me that my 30 year old suspension is about 10 years too old. Two things have me worried 1) how can I avoid the carnage of broken parts and 2) how do I fight off DWD.

I have to admit to a tendency to escalate BFHs and I also have a tendency to show a little temper. My solution is sometimes to hit it harder with a bigger hammer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

I'm totally helpless when it comes to Dirk Wright disease, so I expect a budget just won't work. I've felt for you as your project has grown, but, at the same time, there's a certain thrill watching someone else spend their money. For what its worth you'll get to follow me secumb to the disease this fall

Hang in there

Dave