pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Wasn't sure where to post this so I figured the pub would do. Has anyone bee to a "Pull-A-Part"? I found the dana 44 I've been searching for! But the website says no jacks or torches. Does this include jack stands? Any tips or tricks to gettin this thing out? Its a little rusty underneath, but the axle doesnt look bad at all and isnt locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 cordless sawzalls are miracle workers. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 I asked my dad if we had one, he said "Well we have a corded one and a few extension chords." This would be a good idea, except the donor is probably 200 yards back :fs1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've brought in a small generator and a grinder... 'Tis how I got my couch: Step one, find donor: You can see the frame of the generator in the back of the truck: Take the bench out of the cab. BAM! Instant garage couch: Honestly, I would just go and try to get it. Bring breaker bars, hammers... Worst case scenario, hammer a socket on the u-bolt bolt, and snap the sucker off. You're not going to re-use the u-bolts anyway. Or bring a sharp chisel and just chink through the u-bolt. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerJY Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Lol Rob... you must live for MJs.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thats probably the coolest couch I have ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Lol Rob... you must live for MJs.. I have a couch made out of the back of an MJ, a fridge with an MJ handle and badge magnets, a desk made out of the back of an MJ, a bulletin/diagram board in garage made out of an MJ hood and magnets, MJ bucket seat chairs, and oh so much more to come. Rob :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee21490 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I've brought in a small generator and a grinder... 'Tis how I got my couch: Step one, find donor: You can see the frame of the generator in the back of the truck: Take the bench out of the cab. BAM! Instant garage couch: Honestly, I would just go and try to get it. Bring breaker bars, hammers... Worst case scenario, hammer a socket on the u-bolt bolt, and snap the sucker off. You're not going to re-use the u-bolts anyway. Or bring a sharp chisel and just chink through the u-bolt. Rob That.. Is freaking awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Couch: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=26931 Fridge: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=31112 Desk: viewtopic.php?f=3&t=33387 Sorry for the hi-jack. :hijack: Rob :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 If it were any other hi jack I might be a little mad, but I have to say this is way more interesting then the original topic! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bruchal Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 I have a pull a part 40 miles from my house and i have only seen battery powered tools snuck past the employes. I think they would let you use jack stands. Or use one of ther engine hoists. I lifted up a entire XJ using there engine hoist to get the front suspension off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 down here theres no issue getting an axle out. take off wheels, undo supension/driveshaft, let axle hit ground. done. do they not put the cars up on 4 rims so the axles droop or rest on the wheels up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW86 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 cordless sawzalls are miracle workers. :D done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 cordless sawzalls aren't that much money. and the best blades I've ever used are the gold-toothed Lenox brand I find at Lowes. well worth the investment. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 i was able to use a pipe wrench and a couple socket sets to remove my D44 from its cherokee donor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 i was able to use a pipe wrench and a couple socket sets to remove my D44 from its cherokee donor says the man that lives outside the rustbelt... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Been askin around to my friends/family for a cordless, no luck. Looks like I'll be using the breaker bar and hammer method. Should be good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 what brand/voltage is your cordless drill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwrliftin Posted December 22, 2011 Author Share Posted December 22, 2011 Black and Decker, not sure on the voltage though. Wish I had a small air compressor, I have a whole arsenal of air tools! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue88Comanche Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 i was able to use a pipe wrench and a couple socket sets to remove my D44 from its cherokee donor says the man that lives outside the rustbelt... :yes: I live right on the Gulf Coast, there is practically salt in the air. not as bad here as up there i am sure.. I remember the first scratch after i got my new paint... it went all the way to bear metal and rusted in hours. :ack: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan2164 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 The more and more I think about it, the more and more I think I should invest in one of these: How BA would one of those be with a cutting wheel in a JY? Buh-bye steel. That thing would kick some serious arse. I think it would do all a sawzall could and more. Get a lithium ion one that charges in 15 minutes, and toss an inverter and the charger in your car. Go loaded up with some good batteries, and know that another go-round is only 15 minutes away in the Jeep. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Rob, They work great on small parts but if you're making a deep cut and get crooked it can get nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkey Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 i took a full power tank and a air cut off wheel to get door hinges off once. Guy at checking mentioned he hadnt seen someone do that in a long time and i know why. Compressed air coming out at a quick rate makes things really cold really quick, but hey it worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 yup, if you guys want to bring air tools, a CO2 tank is the way to go. :thumbsup: also, black and decker makes a cordless sawzall. I think it's in their 18 volt series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whowey Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Another thought... is nut breakers... small, very portable... slip it over the nut crank it down.. it splits the nut. Or... breaker bar, find a cheater handle in the yard somewhere and leverage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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