Project Angus (1 Viewer)

[pkniland]

Replaced the old ProComps withBilstein 5125. Had to enlarge the front lower bushing a bit. Front are 33-230412 and rear are 33-185606

Back went on real easy. New steering stabilizer, plugs, rotor, wires, dizzy cap. Got the rusted out battery tray fixed. 33x9.5 kendas go on tomorrow

 

[pkniland]

 

[pkniland]

Tractor tires on 33x9.5 Kendas

 

[gasman4u]

nice progress for sure! I don't know if it holds true, but I thought Bilstein shocks made it to where their name would be upright once the shocks were installed. I could be incorrect though.

 

[pkniland]

nice progress for sure! I don't know if it holds true, but I thought Bilstein shocks made it to where their name would be upright once the shocks were installed. I could be incorrect though.

You are not, i am an idiot. . I actually thought about it too before i did it...

 

[GLTHFJ60]

AFAIK it doesn't matter which way monotube shocks are mounted. Whichever provides the most clearance.

In theory they're best mounted with the tubes up so crud doesn't build up against the exterior shaft seal, but eh.

 

[roadstr6]

The Bilsteins are fine to be mounted either way. I usually try to mount mine with the big end on top for the same reason Johnny said. They shed dirt better that way. I usually leave off the crud catcher boots as well.

 

[pkniland]

New carpet from @dnp new dash cap.

 

[pkniland]

Got halfway through the audio install. Kicker 75x4 for the 6.5 components in the back and 5 1/4 ip front. Kicker 300 for the comp VR.

Also found this when I was dropping the Tcase lever. Looks like when they did the SR the clearanced the crossmember for the driveshaft. When i get bold ill probably drop it and try to box it up a bit

 

[roadstr6]

New carpet from @dnp new dash cap.
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That looks fantastic!

 

[pkniland]

nice progress for sure! I don't know if it holds true, but I thought Bilstein shocks made it to where their name would be upright once the shocks were installed. I could be incorrect though.

I did end up switching the shocks around. The black boots have weep holes at the bottom for water to drain out. Thanks for catching it, hopefully prevent issues down the line.

 

[gasman4u]

I did end up switching the shocks around. The black boots have weep holes at the bottom for water to drain out. Thanks for catching it, hopefully prevent issues down the line.

I've been there...unfortunately.

 

[izzyandsue]

New carpet from @dnp new dash cap.
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Did you burry some coins and other nefarious objects under the carpet for future owners to find and make up stories about?

 

[Hokie LX]

When I pulled my interior I found about 1.5 boxes of .22 casings and lots of other goodies like deer blood and fur lol.

 

[pkniland]

I found a 00 shotgun shell, a turkey hunting permit, hand written message from the original owner, framing nails, Eagles greatest hits cd, and $2.45 in random coins.

 

[open country]

Awesome work so far! I'm around the corner in Matthews if you ever need a hand.

 

[uzj100]

Looks great! Awesome work. Any insights on treating surface rust. Wire brush and then what do you reommend? The 100 needs some rust treatments for sure.

 

[pkniland]

Looks great! Awesome work. Any insights on treating surface rust. Wire brush and then what do you reommend? The 100 needs some rust treatments for sure.

The frame is in great shape with just minor surface rust. @Hokie LX did a great job documenting his rust remediation. I plan to take a similar route. Fortunately/unfortunately every major oil seal seems to be leaking so there has been some good rust prevention over the years. Everytime Im under the truck i spray blaster or rust resolver on something. No major cancer so just plan to do what I can when I can.

 

[pkniland]

New 3rd gen 4runner wiper arms and hood strut kit from @c2dfj45. Been able to drive it the last few days. Its been enjoyable.

 

[Hokie LX]

I've been eying that hood strut kit for a while now but it's never made its way to the top of my list to get one. How do you like it?