Builds 86 Xtra Cab Build (4Wheelunderground 3 link front, 4 link rear and 3.4 swap) (1 Viewer)

[gnob]

looking good dude.

 

[aztoyman]

Thanks @gnob. You know these winches better than I do. So I have a question for you. When I put the new brake parts in, I hadn't compared them side by side to the old parts. They "looked" the same at a glance but the (new) spacer that goes between the brake end plates has a step in it. Apparently for a longer spring.

It all fit but the discs and ratcheting center piece was really sloppy. More than I remember with the old parts. The kit came with a center bolt and washer that I can't use. But it also came with 3 Belville spring washers that DO fit. I used all 3, stacked as a spring on the shaft, under the snap ring. This took up the free play and the brake seems better and operates normally. There are no instructions that I could find. Have you run into this?

 

[gnob]

i don't think I used the new washer parts. pretty sure the updated washer and bolt just got tossed.
i would have to go back and double check the vid though.

 

[gnob]

here you go

 

[Manhattan]

I feel like my favorite Netflix show just released another season.

 

[aztoyman]

Ha ha, this series has been running WAY too long though. I'm glad you like it.

 

[aztoyman]

I'm really bored and I want to keep working on this truck. But, It's going to be a while before my shoulder can handle any heavy work. I can't even hold my coffee cup yet. This sucks.

The weather is starting to cool off a bit. Well, it was under 100 a couple times lately. So I may as well get busy prepping for paint. I used some Klean-Strip Ultra Aircraft Stripper and started on the fender I picked up recently and the cowl vent. I was able to make some progress without jacking up my new shoulder. I'll get the other fender done next and pick a set of doors to work on.

 

[aztoyman]

So the fenders on this 86 are not so great. The used one I bought turned out to be OEM and pretty straight. I straightened out some crinkles on the edge of the fender lip and bolted it up and it fit nice.

 

[aztoyman]

I took the passenger side fender off the 88 to use on this truck. I hammered out a couple small dings and stripped the paint. I'll work on sanding it tomorrow. (Hopefully)

 

[Gigglepin]

Some of the Gigglepin upgrades are less $ than OEM Warn. I was going to order a few things but they are out of stock.

You can always order direct from the UK shop if your local dealers are out of stock.

 

[Gigglepin]

The last winch install that I made I had nothing but a bare M8 winch. No remote, no contactor(s), no fairlead, no cable. Albright contactor is the default, but there are several versions (not counting the 24VDC versions) so be careful in which you choose. I bought the contactor, hawse fairlead, and the cable from Custom Splice. I wanted to build the remote as I didn't like the price, quality, or both of any that I could find.

I've tried the 4 pin trailer connector for a winch remote with dismal results. I wanted something with at least 3 contacts that was designed with a reasonable number of connect/disconnect cycles in mind. A 3 prong outlet came to mind and is about to become my default winch control connector. There's probably some cosmic rule somewhere that I'm breaking by using them this way, but I doubt that I need to worry about someone plugging a 120VAC appliance into them.
I built the system to have both an outside controller connection and one under the dash and used 16/3 SJOW to connect the sockets to the Albright.
Under Dash Socket
Outside Socket with a semi-sealing cover on a lanyard.
Self-coiling remote cord nice that is has a 90° molded plug as that works well for where I have to put the sockets.
Remote control pendant Not the greatest one, but the really nice ones come with a really nice price tag.

If I could only talk gigglepin into making their cam sprocket with a reversed helix then I could sink the winch further into the bumper out of the radiator airflow and be able spool the cable off the top of the drum. I've debated modeling it and having someone like Stratasys print it in metal.

It's always worth dropping us an email with an idea like this to shop@gigglepin4x4.net as if there is a market for it or we can accommodate it we will. Drop us a line and one of the tech guys will get back to you.

 

[Gigglepin]

ooh 8274 upgrades! Anxiously awaiting those and wondering how many gigglepin parts will be involved......

I was hoping to convince work that we needed to build a reversing polarity contactor, but I've had no traction on that.

Just tell them you need to order a load of extra upgrades for Research and Development great for a tax write-off

 

[ntsqd]

@Gigglepin: PM sent.

 

[pappy]

@Gigglepin: PM sent.

All I will say is I'm glad I don't own an 8274 or I would go broke at Gigglepin.

 

[aztoyman]

I'm trying HARD to get anything done that I can. I got to the driver side door. Other than a crack I need to weld and a hack job cut for a speaker, the doors are really straight. The paint stripper kicks ass and saves a LOT of work. The paint that wasn't exposed to the sun was in great shape so I just scuffed it up.

I have a good set of the vent windows but I definitely need to get a bunch of plastic clips and parts and the outer seal.

 

[aztoyman]

In case anyone is interested, here's more factory brazing. I think ntsqd asked about it on my cab.

 

[aztoyman]

So one more door to do and the hood as far as paint prep.

I was hoping to bend some tube but I still have some serious healing and PT to do.

I can't really cut the hood completely until I get my shock tower brace in. I can sand and prep it at least.

I "might" be able to fill some dents in the cab. Maybe work on that mess I created on the roof.

 

[aztoyman]

A little more progress. Hood is next.

 

[aztoyman]

I took the rusty aftermarket hood and sprayed it down with phosphoric acid (paint prep). The first round in one pic. The 2nd application I scrubbed with a floor brush. After a fresh water rinse it looks new. For a few seconds. Then it flash rusts.

 

[aztoyman]

Then I hit it with 80 grit on my DA sander. I need to scuff up the bottom side and get some adhesive/panel bond to attach the thin skin to the bracing. It oil cans easy right now. The hole will be cut larger when I get a scoop.