Certainly a concern. I’m hoping that since I got adjustable ones I can make it a short and wide beam. Bottom line is reflective housings like these aren’t intended for these lights. Hoping for good results but expecting a change out.
Builds 1997 6M1 Collectors Edition Restore and Build (1 Viewer)
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Did someone say tune up?
Tune up complete! I've got it in the weekend thread, but to keep it all in the build...
Air filter
Cleaned interior and exterior of air filter housing
Cleaned MAF
Intake tube with clamps between MAF and throttle body
Throttle body gasket
Cleaned interior and exterior of throttle body and intake (well, what I could get to at least)
Vacuum lines throughout with clamps
Coolant hoses to throttle body with clamps
Large throttle body hose with clamps (holy wow that hose is expensive for what it is)
Spark plugs gapped to 0.031"
Spark plug and coil wires
Cleaned spark plug wire covers
Distributor cap
Distributor dust gasket
Distributor rotor
Valve cover gasket
Cleaned half-moons with new FIPG
Cleaned interior and exterior of valve cover and screws
Spark plug tube seals
PCV valve
PCV valve grommet
PCV hose and clamps
Valve cover hose and clamps
Rear hatch handle and plastic cover
I think that's it...?
Air filter
Cleaned interior and exterior of air filter housing
Cleaned MAF
Intake tube with clamps between MAF and throttle body
Throttle body gasket
Cleaned interior and exterior of throttle body and intake (well, what I could get to at least)
Vacuum lines throughout with clamps
Coolant hoses to throttle body with clamps
Large throttle body hose with clamps (holy wow that hose is expensive for what it is)
Spark plugs gapped to 0.031"
Spark plug and coil wires
Cleaned spark plug wire covers
Distributor cap
Distributor dust gasket
Distributor rotor
Valve cover gasket
Cleaned half-moons with new FIPG
Cleaned interior and exterior of valve cover and screws
Spark plug tube seals
PCV valve
PCV valve grommet
PCV hose and clamps
Valve cover hose and clamps
Rear hatch handle and plastic cover
I think that's it...?
Installed new KM3 on ARB swingout with OEM lug nuts on CE wheel. And new OEM hood struts!
Took it to a local park for a hike with the family followed up with a couple stops at breweries. Truck is feeling pretty good!
Took it to a local park for a hike with the family followed up with a couple stops at breweries. Truck is feeling pretty good!
Absolute bear to install, but really happy with how it turned out. ARB in a single word... BEEFY.
The original wheel just looks so right back there. Good call.
Crush 4
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Nice rig! How many miles are on it?
Thanks! I think it just clicked over 175k today.
No big changes, but figured I hadn’t updated in a while.
Changed front/rear diffs and transfer case over to Redline. Also changed out 24mm fill/drain plugs with magnetic 10mm hex plus with steel/aluminum washers as necessary. Will be running new breather lines for diffs/transfer case/transmission soon. Have a temporary solution, but waiting on a pretty central manifold to be created.
Came up with a way to lug my bike to local trails, but need to go back to the drawing board for a 90* turn to suck it in for travel. Will create some mounting points for lift and such while I’m at it.
Grabbed @NLXTACY Useless Cubby Insert with some RAM parts for my iPad. Works well and doesn’t seem to interfere with my wife or any other controls. Will eventually do some wire cleanup to run through the dash, but this works for now.
Drawer system arrived a couple days ago that I need to install. Trying to decide if I want to install the new OEM carpet I’ve got in the closet while I’m at it.
More updates coming soon...
Changed front/rear diffs and transfer case over to Redline. Also changed out 24mm fill/drain plugs with magnetic 10mm hex plus with steel/aluminum washers as necessary. Will be running new breather lines for diffs/transfer case/transmission soon. Have a temporary solution, but waiting on a pretty central manifold to be created.
Came up with a way to lug my bike to local trails, but need to go back to the drawing board for a 90* turn to suck it in for travel. Will create some mounting points for lift and such while I’m at it.
Grabbed @NLXTACY Useless Cubby Insert with some RAM parts for my iPad. Works well and doesn’t seem to interfere with my wife or any other controls. Will eventually do some wire cleanup to run through the dash, but this works for now.
Drawer system arrived a couple days ago that I need to install. Trying to decide if I want to install the new OEM carpet I’ve got in the closet while I’m at it.
More updates coming soon...
When given the option, wouldn’t you go in clean?
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Crush 4
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Did you rent a steam cleaner?
I’ve got a carpet brush attachment for my drill. Does a mega deep scrub with a diluted carpet cleaning solvent. I vacuumed the carpet out prior and the drill brought out so much more along with getting stains out. Used my shop vac to get it finished up. Can’t source the back carpet set, so gotta take care!
Just elbow grease and a decent amount of time for the tub. Will do the same for the front half when I swap out the carpet.
I was surprised at how well it came out. Shame to toss drawers on top.
Crush 4
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Thx!
Did you consider adding sound deadner?
It’s in the overall plan, but I want to test fit the drawers first. Installation instructions call for carpet removal, so hopefully not too tight.
Finally got around to installing these from @RuggedBound
Turned out better than I had expected even! Pretty straight forward install and a righteous fit. Excited to start organizing. Fender measurements show I lost about 1/4” in height, so may need to tweak rear coils depending how it goes once loaded out. BP-51s will be up to the task.
Up next is getting L-track in place, but holding off as I decide for a “fridge” slide out. I’ve got a large RTIC 65, but it’s just outside of typical fridge dimensions, so time to get creative. L-track mock-up for now...
Also waiting on the fancy seat leveling blocks from @Outsane so I can get a mattress in for camp. Looks like it’s coming together...
Turned out better than I had expected even! Pretty straight forward install and a righteous fit. Excited to start organizing. Fender measurements show I lost about 1/4” in height, so may need to tweak rear coils depending how it goes once loaded out. BP-51s will be up to the task.
Up next is getting L-track in place, but holding off as I decide for a “fridge” slide out. I’ve got a large RTIC 65, but it’s just outside of typical fridge dimensions, so time to get creative. L-track mock-up for now...
Also waiting on the fancy seat leveling blocks from @Outsane so I can get a mattress in for camp. Looks like it’s coming together...
