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I will, just for you. Haha.
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Added trail gear backing plate eliminators while I was there.
What are you going to attach the brake line to then?
Alright dude you got to post up the part numbers for that. That has always been my gripe about these dustshields. Was going to do the eliminators when I did mine a few years ago and never did.Braided brake lines that go directly from the tab on the axle with a clip to the caliper.
Eliminates the hardline and hose combination.
nice find on the bumper. I just read through this thread and alway was wondering about the backing plate eliminators. Did you use the ones from marlin crawler with the longer brake lines.
Backing Plate Eliminator | Marlin Crawler, Inc.
like these?
Trying to catalog the pending battle I've got coming along with this truck. Lots of overdue maintenance coming up, but overall a really good starting point for what I want out of a 4wd.
Starting off with the 31.5" FTG on the rear suspension, we've got some serious work to do on getting it caught up. Rear springs are beyond flat. View attachment 1193116
Also, it's got a cracked #5 exhaust valve. I'm getting ready to pull the cylinder head and do all new OEM valves and springs, along with a top end gasket kit.
So far all I've done is install a proper choke cable and change fluids. 279,000 miles and going strong. I've put 1200 miles on since November.
List of work to be done.
1. Fix the head situation, get it running on 6 cylinders again.
2. Adjust valves.
3. Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and secondary diaphragm
4.Refresh the brakes. OEM master cylinder, Mintex/sumitumo front pads, longer stainless lines
5. Install new OEM space and master on clutch + clutch line.
6. Marlin crawler seals and front axle refresh, plus front tie rod ends.
7.Raise the truck and install fresh leaf spring bushings. Possibly an OME kit.
8. Install 33x10.5-15 BFG Ko2 on stock wheels.
9. Replace gaping hole in dash with a stereo and some 5.25" coaxials to overcome the road noise.
10. Drive it until something breaks or makes noise.
Those will be some fun upgrades. Did you ever mock up the A-Pillar gauge pod?