Updated list of things todo in the rough order I will attack (changes since the last time I posted the Todo List in
blue):
- Tear down front hubs/knuckles (done)
- Remove front 3rd member (done)
- Finish removing oil pan gasket (done!!!!)
- Remove old gasket material from diff covers (done)
- Remove front steering components (tie rod, relay rod, etc...) (done)
- Remove LF Fender (to access PS box) (done)
- Remove old coolant hoses (done. Thanks Bull).
- Clean, de-rust, and paint: 3rd members, steering components, knuckles... (Done (powder coated))
- Replace PS box (leaking badly). Box removed then put back on because I actually don't think it's the PS box that's leaking.
- Replace PS hoses (old ones off, sourcing new ones (Shane!)
- Removed PS pump, sourcing replacement. Shane to refinish cup & top.
- Rebuild hubs and knuckles. Almost done!
- Drop tcase, fix Tranny/Tcase seal, rebuild as needed
- Rebuild parking brake
- install new clutch fork boot
- Install 3.73 3rds with new gaskets & nuts. Had new bearings installed and the cases painted. Rear installed!
- Install 2.5" Lift Kit. OME Springs, Shocks, Shackles, etc…
- Replace Tie rod and drag link ends. (I have all the parts and everything's been powder coated.)
- Rebuild center arm (Done!)
- Replace stabilizer (got a new one from Bull)
- Replace Tie Rod and Relay Rod (both bent). (Done!)
- Fix speedo cable/seal
- New fill/drain plugs
- Install new oil pan. (Done!)
- Fix battery, frame, body ground wires. (Done!)
- Install new battery tray (requires drilling out a broken stud) (Done!)
- Install new hoses. (Done!)
- Install new Fan & AC Belts
- Install my Tuffy box. (Done!)
- Fix rear heater fan. (Done!)
- Clean frame rails (full of mud)
- Put my new OEM steel (freshly poweder coated!) wheels on
- Drive away
Stuff I've decided to defer simply because I have way too much to do and they were just "nice to haves while I'm in there":
- Replace rear drum pads
- Replace front disc pads
- Drop Tranny/Tcase
- Replace clutch
- Replace rear main seal
- Reinstall Tranny/Tcase