Rear tray for my rusty '86 pickup (3 Viewers)

[mongoose2231]

9 of them, one was bound to cause me grief!!

 

[mongoose2231]

Got the parts to make this whole again, .
100 bucks, not too bad.
Gotta figure how to get the fender fixed. Don't really feel like getting the damn thing to the shop again.

 

[mongoose2231]

I'm also considering getting a steel bumper made, or modify one of mine that I have laying around.

 

[Manhattan]

That SUCKS! But, I like that you're looking at it as an opportunity to upgrade. My '84 was missing the lower valance, bumper, brackets... and was generally in rough shape. So, I hunted down an ARB bumper.

In keeping with the "Here's what you '84 might look like" pics...

 

[mongoose2231]

Love your ARB. Them guys are really $ proud of their bumper. I have a couple steel bumpers I designed and built for the fj cruiser. Owned two of those, lol. I'll modify one to suit. Maaan, yer truck looks awesome btw!

 

[mongoose2231]

Got some work to do...

 

[Manhattan]

^THAT^ is going to be awesome!

 

[mongoose2231]

Got my transmission fluid replaced today. Put some redline in there. That is some good stuff. Expensive, but good. I realized upon inspection that my rear output flange has a tiny bit of play in it. I’m gonna make sure it’s tight but I ordered the output bearing and the seals to tackle that. I have noise and a bit of vibration upon lifting off throttle. Thinking that that might be the culprit. Will report once I tackle.

 

[mongoose2231]

I had to drive my truck in the salt!! Had to grab diesel for my tractor. While that is unimportant, what is important is the fact that I finally got my front lift on. Replaced all the steering components too, and I have front bp5100 at my door today as well to replace the shocks too! The current ones are about 3/4 inch too short. Looking to get a new bumper on this as well.

 

[mongoose2231]

Bed is going to powder coat too this spring, after I make some mods.

 

[mongoose2231]

Getting the old basterd aligned as I type.

 

[mongoose2231]

Got some bp5100 for it, turns out thwy were too long. My lift is 2.5" in the front. Having a hard time finding shocks for it. Anyone have any suggestions? I put back the original bilstein 4600 series. While they fit fine, I am short about 3/4" of negative travel. I'm wondering which route to go. Would like a proper shock too, not some low quality junk.

 

[gnob]

can you not just size the bils by length, or are you between sizes?

 

[mongoose2231]

I am a but between sizes. Bump stop to control arm , compressed, the shock must be 11.25 or slightly less. Fully extended I need them to be 15.5 or slightly over.
That's it. I have been looking by size, but looks like I can't find the right shock. I found skyjackers, but not too thrilled about those.

 

[gnob]

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[mongoose2231]

Wooaa, these may work! Looks like the right size.
Thank you kindly!

 

[mongoose2231]

Shocks are great. Whole front end is sorted. The steering is a bit twitchy, I bet cause of the lift. I have to replace my driveshaft ujoints, cause ther is some vibration that I can't pinpoint. Other than that, should be good for a long while .

 

[knuckle47]

I have actually seen this truck and met @mongoose2231 today. The truck is outstanding and that bed tray can be a monster workhorse when needed. As for the @mongoose2231 himself….a fantastic guy, amazing attitude, super friendly, and remarkably conscientious.

Thanks again sir…

 

[mongoose2231]

Thanks @knuckle47 for the kind words bud! Hope that engine will serve ye well.
Cheers

 

[mongoose2231]

Got them u joints in the driveshaft replaced. Now let's see what else I can do next