Fitted the new bumperettes and been modifying the handbrake to use the under dash lever and the late model rear drum set up. With some advice from a mate l decided to make a few brackets to support the cable and made it adjustable. This way l can...
I took the truck out for a trial drive today. I got it out on the interstate for a nice long run. I had done some basic maintenance- steering and brake adjustments, oil change, chassis lube, gear oil check, etc after having repaired my exhaust...
Installed procar buckets definitely a lot more comfortable than the bench just not as cool. Passenger seat sits alittle higher but not very noticeable. Wrapped up sniper install with recurve distributor can't believe the throttle response and...
I copied from another Mud member and fabbed up a measurement jig to do my front wheel alignment. Standard toe in is 3-5 mm. I had about 5 mm toe out. All better now. Also adjusted the center steering arm.
So far its been 1 thing after another, l began prepping the inner tub for a coat of rust proofer followed by a coat of Raptor, and thought l'd deal with the side panels whilst l was at it as the paint was cracking & showing signs of rust coming...
The oem rings for the door "safety" strap will interfere with the late model doors for sure. but you can just unscrew them when not in use. I installed them on my 1980 to be used when the hard top and doors are off. All the late models I've seen...