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- #381
Thanks. I would say most 80s would be much better off with hydro boost installed.
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- #382
Had a little bit of time yesterday so made some progress on exhaust. Combo of 4" oval and 4" round.
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Apparently need to update this thread a bit. Not today though. Recently took a 5500 mile trip down/up Baja. Adjusting valves today.
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Finally found a set of springs that gives good lift height for this pig (first day of previously mentioned 5500 mile trip she weighed 8420 lbs on certified scales). For that trip had a set of extreme weight dobinsons rears and old clapped out icon springs with 1" spacers. Pretty significant stinkbug stance with that setup. Put in dobinsons c97-484/5vt springs last night. Miles better stance and handling. The spring rate of the Icons was not at all conducive to the 5.9 Cummins (they were great with the 4bt in there before), these are nice. Look forward to seeing how they settle.
Tires are BFG KM3 37x12.5x17
Tires are BFG KM3 37x12.5x17
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Rig is on the lift for some upgrades so decided now was a good time to replace the radiator and a few other things.
Get everything stripped off the front of the motor to figure out how to fit bigger radiator and maybe pusher fans between it and ac.
@Outsane clued me in to this bigger radiator since the little 3 core isn’t cutting it.
Get everything stripped off the front of the motor to figure out how to fit bigger radiator and maybe pusher fans between it and ac.
@Outsane clued me in to this bigger radiator since the little 3 core isn’t cutting it.
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- #386
putting together a bunch of lines for new power steering cooler and some of them are running through the front crossmember. don't like how they were rubbing on the corners of sheetmetal holes so printed up some snap together passthrough deals to solve the issue.
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Getting rig ready for overland expo in Oregon this week. Due to fans not showing up in time had to put old radiator back in but added power steering coolers and removed ps fluid circuit from radiator. First drive home tonight and she’s plenty cool but was going pretty easy.
Look at that!
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40s might be too big
Sawzall blade is to underutilized
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Needed to look at the heater core for something, so now I’m looking at this. Seems like dash upgrade is going to work, couldn’t find any threads on here with any details. I’m not trying to swap electronics/harnesses/etc, ONLY the dash. Will report back with success/failure.
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Pretty good progress so far today.
Defroster vent goes right in:
Dash support cross member piece goes in just fine. The little two bolt flange in the middle of the pic that supports the dash is not on the 93/94 part, slightly interferes with the body harness but not really.
The holes to attach this piece are not in the 93/94 body. One is to align the tab, one has a weld nut behind it (that is the left front door stop in lower left of pic). This tab is where the lower left part of the metal piece under the steering column attaches. Going to install without for the time being, see if it rattles or anything.
95+ support piece on the left (along with tab to attach upper right side of the metal piece discussed for previous pic), 93/94 on the right. Not interchangeable.
Since I get the chance, am replacing the far right dash vent. Pretty easy from here. The one in my hand is the one that was in there.
Defroster vent goes right in:
Dash support cross member piece goes in just fine. The little two bolt flange in the middle of the pic that supports the dash is not on the 93/94 part, slightly interferes with the body harness but not really.
The holes to attach this piece are not in the 93/94 body. One is to align the tab, one has a weld nut behind it (that is the left front door stop in lower left of pic). This tab is where the lower left part of the metal piece under the steering column attaches. Going to install without for the time being, see if it rattles or anything.
95+ support piece on the left (along with tab to attach upper right side of the metal piece discussed for previous pic), 93/94 on the right. Not interchangeable.
Since I get the chance, am replacing the far right dash vent. Pretty easy from here. The one in my hand is the one that was in there.
I am going to have nightmares
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it is most certainly going to be your fault if this one rolls
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Turn out pretty good so far!!
Only two issues I've run into at this point are that little support tab in previous post and the 91-94 harness connector for CDL switch doesn't fit the 95+ CDL switch. Mostly sure it's the same pins though so figuring I can just re-home the housing and be good there.
I simply reused all the 94 electronics, which bolted right up with no issues. Fuse block, etc. I opted to NOT install the airbag system...
Only things left are:
0. Trim the center plastic for stereo to fit
1. Repin cdl plug
2. Install cubby insert
3. Install useless asstray thing
4. Probably going to need to mess with shifter for the NV4500
5. Get in line for @Outsane 's new clock replacement computer thing
6. Find an later oak steering wheel somewhere
Only two issues I've run into at this point are that little support tab in previous post and the 91-94 harness connector for CDL switch doesn't fit the 95+ CDL switch. Mostly sure it's the same pins though so figuring I can just re-home the housing and be good there.
I simply reused all the 94 electronics, which bolted right up with no issues. Fuse block, etc. I opted to NOT install the airbag system...
Only things left are:
0. Trim the center plastic for stereo to fit
1. Repin cdl plug
2. Install cubby insert
3. Install useless asstray thing
4. Probably going to need to mess with shifter for the NV4500
5. Get in line for @Outsane 's new clock replacement computer thing
6. Find an later oak steering wheel somewhere
Thats amaze balls
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I did sit in there and just admire my new dash for a few before heading out. This thing is definitely turning into the Landcruiser of Theseus at this point.
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Turns out you don't HAVE to swap the CDL harness side plug, you just have to massage it a bit. The later CDL switch has a taller little post inside of it than the older one, so you have to gouge out the material in where my knife is pointing in the first pic, to make the slot in the harness side a little deeper (like about 1/64" or so). Then, the two ridges on either side of the springy part of the harness need to be shaved down slightly (knife pointing to one in the second pic, other one opposite the springy part). Now it goes in just fine, and even works.
If you ever decide to do it again, a pair of small flush cuts to remove the rib inside the switch housing works great too. That way you don't have to modify the harness/plug at all. You have to do this too if you're a cheap ass like me and use a hazard button for a CDL switch.
What was the catalyst for the dash swap? Just like the newer style? It looks great! Any cool plans for the spot where the passenger airbag is(was?)