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Next up. Here it is in the steps of install.. Other side. Took the old ones off and final.. Biggest issue with install was the white bushing was in a separate packaging and I missed that with the first mirror install and had to go back...

Doing some small odds and end when I not lending a hand to get though big stuff. On small item is the lock for the popout window. First is this stripped out screw - was difficult to remove - not just strip - but then with loctite on top...

I leave in 5 days for SAS. Not sure I want any more surprises! And it is pouring down rain!

Did some driving around today to check out a small creek I know about just outside of one of the wilderness areas. I tried to get to this creek in 2023 and was shut down due to a road closure, rumor had it that the road was open now. That was a...

Soon my friend!🍺🍺

Well, at beer thirty I am taking a break to see what is next. I feel that I have been rolling the last few weeks. All the work on Lynchburg and installing and ARB in a friends 40 and welding up his labs bumper. Plus the surprise water pump...

Wow, Rob! This thing turned out great!! Nice work on those fenders. I can’t wait to see it in person.

Here is a little tech tip. When your wire brush wears out on the leading edge, cut it off.

I have been afraid of the shorter length springs. You always see anti-inversion shackles with the "short" spring companies. Having bent and broken leaf springs in the past, I came up with a plan to keep the shackles from flipping back. I...

Little things today. Trimmed rear wheel wells again to make sure they do not rub in the rear. Added seam sealer to front fenders and added a heat shield for shock.

Well test drive was good. No leaks. Will let sit and recheck an drive again. now to clean up and get 40 back in for some more love.

I’ve been around the block too many times.

Ha, I have both, the tool and know about the bleeder... That tool is a game changer as well as my 36" 3/4 breaker bar. Bolt came out no problem. The Vacumm fill tool is pretty slick. Thanks for the advise, sounds like you get your hands dirty too.

Take this bolt out, watch for the seal it’s a washer type. Fill with coolant and it’ll self bleed. Once solid stream of coolant comes out put the bolt back in and roll on.. You’ve done well if you’ve done it in a few hours. The flywheel holding...

Picking up all three in a few min. They only had two in stock and had to order one in. I checked all those once I took the belt off. I also have dual alternators on this one. I should have had them on hand but forgot. I got the pump and...

Clocked another 225 miles on Pikachu this week on a camping trip with my son over in the Sawatch Range. Caught tons of rain, but the weather finally settled down in time for steaks over the fire at night. We found a spot about 9 miles deep in...

That really looks great

I gotta say. I am pleased on how the fenders turned out and still look kinda stockish.

Did I just spy early SASers coming through Salida with a gooseneck full of Land Cruisers (tan 60 series, grey 40) or was that just wishful thinking on my part? 😍

If you still have a open spot for Black Bear put me down please as it sounds like my 7x brethren are not doing that one .

Lots of places you don't want to miss a turn. low gears are good but your still going to want good brakes.

Needs? I dunno, but that would be the motivation I would need to make room for them on the 62!

Haven’t worked this hard since last year. Who needs 37’s?