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Meh, it looks better, but there was not really a way to make it looks good. I used some weatherstripping to cover all the sharpe edges. Getting the fuel filler moved was a bitch. Cut out way more floor than I intended. I still need to pull the column, get it fixed, and reintall before TCC
You kinda have to picture a new wrap around bumper that "wraps" up on the side and covers the tub.
Sport cut FTW!
Have this week off so decided on some maintenace. Yummy.
new stabbin cabin.
I think you just officially got older.
So to save yourself, you need a neon "Now serving #..." sign for the window. :D
And that sign should be on #71......
Driving old Diane this week. I love this truck.
I built most of the bed platform for the camper shell this past weekend. Should look pretty good. I want to paint the shell but its looking like 300-$400 to get that done. I want to make this truck suitable for my Colorado trips while still keeping it capable to pull the Bronco to as far as Clayton or K2. I won't use the term 'expedition rig', but you get the idea.
For whatever reason, the transmission hiccup has completely gone away. Not sure why, but it hasn't been driven much in the last few months. Drives great and pulled the slightly loaded trailer with the heavily loaded bed up to DFW the other night just fine.
Before the late summer Colorado/Utah/possible NOCAL trip, it needs a few things
-replace the 130k+ mile Bilsteins
-maybe sliders if I can find something or someone to make it look clean
-rack mounted to the shell?
-maybe a front bumper.
-copy the front diff skid with just heavier gauge material
As for the Donkey, I think the rear sheet metal has to go. My buddy that has done most of the fab work has a new home shop, so I think some reworking of the rear cage and some truggification is not far off. Doubler crossmembers will be in the works as well.
Other than thats, I think the only issue is the damn inner 60 seals leaking, and I am not all that exciting about tearing down the whole thing to replace those.
http://mad4wd.com/index.php?main_pag...roducts_id=162
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Dana 60 Outer Axle Seal
$65.00
Work with all Ford, GM and Dodge OEM housings manufactured from 3.125" to 3.250" with a .500" wall thickness.
Works with Original and Aftermarket 30 and 35-Spline Shafts.
Designed to prolong life of inner axle seals and keep dirt and water from entering housing.
Completely molded design with Nickel plated bodies.
Installed seal with silicon on outside, pack cavity with grease, install shaft.....done.
Kit does one complete axle (2 seals per kit).
http://mad4wd.com/bmz_cache/3/3a37f3...ge.185x148.jpg
Tommy- that seems like a horrible band-aid fix, wouldn't oil leak through to the axle tubes and maybe get stuck there leaving the diff low?
JB- Bring it over to Dowling and I could fix you up some sliders, might get me motivated to make some for my truck
No, you still have to put new inner seals in but it protects them from dirt and sand.
I am thinking of installing the doubler and temp. supporting it with a ratchet strap while I get the new shafts made. At that point, I need to get it to Greg's house so we can start on the crossmembers. I can winch it on the trailer, but will need it to move on its own to get it from the trailer and into his backyard shop. Will 280+ pounds hanging off the back of my AOD hardly supported be ok for this short distance. I'm thinking it will be fine.
Bought a trans adpater thing for my floor jack, so I thin kI am going to start soon.
Yes, I think that would work for the short distance. I went to Alto with mine and only had the doubler supported (I had no trans cross member)
Got all the old stuff out. Might need some help getting the doubler in if any of you still in college scrubs want to help.