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I used the range in the FSM and fell in the middle, I think we put them at 32 ft-lbs.

The pinion has that machined shoulder. I used the exact same dimension shims that came out of the old one on the pinion race and pinion shaft. The horse torques were around 100 ft lbs, I know this is light but the pinion torsion was good.

I pulled all the studs and replaced. Three came out on removal, several threads were messed up and one was mushroomed so I replaced them thanks to the part number @WarDamnEagle gave me. I chased the threads before placing the new ones, and there...

First time running through a diff, took several attempts to dial it in but I think I'm there. 20 in/lb on the rotation of pinion, 16-22 per OTRAM on YouTube is the goal, 0.007" backlash, and the pattern looked ok to me. I used a Sierra bearing...

The majority of what I use is Ace brand Rust Stop rattle can. I bought a six pack of the little cans of POR and I'm using them up.

Machine shop redid all valves and springs. When I popped off the lifter cover the corresponding lifter was more resistant to movement than the rest. I bought one off maybe Rock Auto, and tried it in, and it slid freely. My thought was it got too...

Everyone has opinions on locking differentials so I might as well add mine to the mix. I'm a selectable guy so no Detroit, or Lock-Rite or whatever for me. I would probably look at the Harrop e-locker if I wanted to lock my rear diff.

I've been saving up pictures for a year, so maybe it seems fast but I'm ready to get this thing moving! With one kid in college and two doing high school rodeo my time disappears faster than I want. Oh yeah, work gets in the way too.

MUCH appreciated for the PN! thank you

No plans to cut it up, I've poached the tailgate and front inner fender. Front outter fenders may go, but I have all those parts from the other one. Honestly I would feel better about giving it to someone on this thread to keep it alive. I'll...

Here is the top side of the rust. I've got a rough cut out done of the floor pan, no pic, and the bobm pan ready to go. Just need to get the spot welds off the rear support piece. The body mount bolt is pretty thin from rust. Whats everyone...

Here is the stance right now. I want to get the firewall and inner fender coated with Lizard skin before I install the motor, but that means I need to get the cancer surgery done. Finding clean margins is tough. I'm going with 3x3 steel .125...

On to the rear suspension. The kit from Cruiser Outfitters gave me pause as I wanted to think through the rear hanger move. Turns out I was overthinking, it was pretty straight forward. I guess I'll see what the feedback is, but I thought it went...

Went through the front knuckles, bearings, seals, etc. just in case, pretty sure they weren't leaking. POR 15, new discs, calipers, suspension, tie rods/ends. Went through the steering box and resealed it. Oil that came out was pretty bad. Seems...

Ha! My wife and kids are into horses and rodeo. She is looking at living quarter horse trailers right now, my cruiser budget keeps going up!

Yeah I was pretty stoked to find that, all for $1000. No motor/trans but a great repower rig when I see whats left over. I took my two teenage boys over to Lewiston to tour LCSC diesel tech program. My wifes cousin is one of three instructors...

On the first drive my son drove. I hopped in and found a slight problem. I guess being 6'6" wasn't in the original plan from Japan. On the 40 I flipped the bracket and my Corbeau seat is butted up to the wheel well in the back. I still have to...

Too late. UPS knows me well. Thankfully my UPS guy is an old college football buddy so we catch up when he comes out, or he writes love notes or commentary on all my boxes. Plus hes into wheeling, works well.

In for a penny in for a pound, found a 72 parts rig a few hours away. My 16 yo son at the time drove me and the flatbed over to the west side through I5 traffic and got this home in a day. It has 5 factory rims, a disc brake front axel, the whole...

Found this gem in the Nile Valley outside Yakima and there was no question it was coming home. Its a 73 with original F paired to the 3 spd, rust in the usual places and of course we couldn't get it started. Seller towed it out of its hole it...