Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
Here is how I plan on setting up my proportioning valve under the hood
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Little Red 85 Build
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Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I have the parts all lined up. I just have to verify that the ports on the MC are M10 x1. Ill try and do that tonight so I can place my order tomorrow
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
So I have been loping the mule as of late.
Got to some little stuff yesterday. My camera batteries were dead as shit so no pics. Will be added later.
Got my new headlight housings installed with the Vision X H4 bulbs. By far the easiest and best mod I have done asthetically.
Got my shifter seats installed in my Transfer Case and Transmission.
Started working on the Front Axle. Going to clean up some welds and my fab guy is going to burn it in really nice.
My donor housing was missing a few studs, so i did a little research and found out they are an 8mm x 1.25 x 41mm long. Picked up a box of 25 bolts with lock washers and nuts for a little over 7 bucks.
They thread easily (from the inside) exposing more than enough bolt to tighten down. TG has a kit similar to this for 29 bucks for 10 bolts and a tube of RTV. I think not. I will get some pics this evening or tomorrow evening.
Pretty much got the go ahead to work on it as much as possible for this week and weekend. Im pretty sure we can get it knocked out.
Got to some little stuff yesterday. My camera batteries were dead as shit so no pics. Will be added later.
Got my new headlight housings installed with the Vision X H4 bulbs. By far the easiest and best mod I have done asthetically.
Got my shifter seats installed in my Transfer Case and Transmission.
Started working on the Front Axle. Going to clean up some welds and my fab guy is going to burn it in really nice.
My donor housing was missing a few studs, so i did a little research and found out they are an 8mm x 1.25 x 41mm long. Picked up a box of 25 bolts with lock washers and nuts for a little over 7 bucks.
They thread easily (from the inside) exposing more than enough bolt to tighten down. TG has a kit similar to this for 29 bucks for 10 bolts and a tube of RTV. I think not. I will get some pics this evening or tomorrow evening.
Pretty much got the go ahead to work on it as much as possible for this week and weekend. Im pretty sure we can get it knocked out.
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Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
LOL.. JK. Can't wait to see it. So are you referring to the knuckle studs on the front axle?
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I knew that was coming...LOL
Sorry should have clarified that a little. The bolts that I bought replace the diff studs to mount the 3rd.
Sean you should do that since you have to pull your 3rd to weld it up from the interior.
This eliminates the studs backing out/pulling through and causing a leak.
On another note, I got my master cyl parts in from summit today as well.
And I picked up a brand new pacesetter longtube header from from my pal with the runner on tons pretty cheap.
Sorry should have clarified that a little. The bolts that I bought replace the diff studs to mount the 3rd.
Sean you should do that since you have to pull your 3rd to weld it up from the interior.
This eliminates the studs backing out/pulling through and causing a leak.
On another note, I got my master cyl parts in from summit today as well.
And I picked up a brand new pacesetter longtube header from from my pal with the runner on tons pretty cheap.
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taco4x4rar
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So are we gonna see this thing in Gilmer?
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
I'll try to pick up some bolts for the 3rd member, sounds like a good plan and piece of insurance.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
Dale and Ray seem pretty optimistic on getting it moving this week. If that happens I'll have all of next week to sort out the little stuff.
I got the oilpan dropped, cleaned and painted last night. It need some attention. Most of the bolts that held it on were not very tight. At least not 9ft/lbs like the Haynes manual says. Maybe thats why oil was seeping from the sealing area
I will get it put back on tonight.
I got the oilpan dropped, cleaned and painted last night. It need some attention. Most of the bolts that held it on were not very tight. At least not 9ft/lbs like the Haynes manual says. Maybe thats why oil was seeping from the sealing area
I will get it put back on tonight.
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Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
More pics
Headlights:
Test fitting the high steer
Bottom end
Headlights:
Test fitting the high steer
Bottom end
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Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
So what are all those ratchet straps holding together?
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
They were keeping the wheels straight when it got towed over to the new shop. I just havent taken them off yet.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
To me they are a necessary upgrade. Here is the link where I got them
New headlight housings
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...ide&vdesc=true
New H4 bulbs
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...VSXVX-LH4.html
New headlight housings
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...ide&vdesc=true
New H4 bulbs
http://www.partstrain.com/store/deta...VSXVX-LH4.html
Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Hey Chris, those links are not working. Was the housing called "Bolton Premiere Headlight Lens - Driver Or Passenger Side" or "Replacement Headlight - Driver Or Passenger Side " Sorry to be a pita.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
Sorry dont know why the links arent working.
It is the Replacement Headlight driver or passenger side and it will accept a H4 bulb
Try this one
http://www.partstrain.com/store/det...01CHL1.html?location=Driver_Or_Passenger_Side
It is the Replacement Headlight driver or passenger side and it will accept a H4 bulb
Try this one
http://www.partstrain.com/store/det...01CHL1.html?location=Driver_Or_Passenger_Side
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Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
On another note. I got my oil pan reinstalled last night and poured in 4.5 qts of new Mob1 10W30 synthetic and a new filter. So the oil is ready to go.
I got the studs put in the other axle housing. A ratcheting box end wrech worked really well. The 45mm studs are a little longer than the OE ones. I might cut down the bottom 2 or 3 on the bottom end of the diff to keep them from getting ate up on the trail. I will see after we have the third installed.
I got the studs put in the other axle housing. A ratcheting box end wrech worked really well. The 45mm studs are a little longer than the OE ones. I might cut down the bottom 2 or 3 on the bottom end of the diff to keep them from getting ate up on the trail. I will see after we have the third installed.
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Silverback
Lima Gulf Bravo Foxtrot Juliet Bravo
Perfect.. thanks man!
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
Glad the link finally worked for you Sean.
I got some progress done last night. Got all the new studs installed in the diff (w/ lock tite) and started getting my donor knuckles and spindles cleaned up. Today Dale should be going over the welds on the housings with his TIG to clean up the previous welds since they looked a little cold. One of the spindles was missing a brass bushing so we are getting another over as well.
Looks like my gasket job is holding well on the oilpan as well
Ill probably try to get my tires mounted on my new to me 15x10 black wheels this next week some time.
I got some progress done last night. Got all the new studs installed in the diff (w/ lock tite) and started getting my donor knuckles and spindles cleaned up. Today Dale should be going over the welds on the housings with his TIG to clean up the previous welds since they looked a little cold. One of the spindles was missing a brass bushing so we are getting another over as well.
Looks like my gasket job is holding well on the oilpan as well
Ill probably try to get my tires mounted on my new to me 15x10 black wheels this next week some time.
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