Builds The Return of Bacon Bits, the bastard pig (3 Viewers)

[2KCruiser]

Flexed out climbing to the camp site. No sway bars for now. Planning on installing front and rear Anti-Rock bars in the near future.

 

[2KCruiser]

In 2 weeks I got a camping trip scheduled and I would like to take Bacon Bits instead of my other 80. Only issue is I need A/C if I plan on taking the piggy. Let's see how much I can knock out in these 100+ degrees days.

 

[2KCruiser]

Removed the radiator support and plan on making a new one that sits a few inches back to accommodate the AC condenser and lines.
Degreased the front and started disassembly. Seals and gaskets were all dried and cracked.

 

[2KCruiser]

Of course one head had to strip. Welded a bolt on and came out easy enough. Installed New Water pump, Thermostat, Crank seal, Distributor O-Ring and Mean Green Alternator.

 

[FMC80]

looking good man, did you end up needing to buy a new HB or did you clean your old one up?

 

[2KCruiser]

looking good man, did you end up needing to buy a new HB or did you clean your old one up?

Thanks, what's an HB? Hub Bearing or Hover Board??

 

[calokie]

Thanks, what's an HB? Hub Bearing or Hover Board??

On usa manufactured vehicles (the big 3) the Crank Shaft pulley is referred 2 as the Harmonic Balancer (HB)

 

[2KCruiser]

looking good man, did you end up needing to buy a new HB or did you clean your old one up?

Didn't replace. Only 160k on the rig. Inspected the rubber, cleaned and repainted. No funny vibes

 

[lumbee1]

Is that the OEM alternator?

 

[2KCruiser]

Is that the OEM alternator?

Yes and no, OEM size but rated at 120amps. I have heard mix reviews on these so I am keeping the OEM one in the truck as a trail spare.

 

[2KCruiser]

More progress on radiator support and mounts. Went with Mishimoto's high flow 12" dual fans.

 

[2KCruiser]

Used the old radiator's bracket mounts and set it back about 2 inches to make room for the AC condenser since it has a shorter front end compared to a regular 80.

 

[2KCruiser]

2nd battery tray is in. Group 35 is huge but fits.

 

[2KCruiser]

Redarc Smart Isolator installed.

 

[chappysfj40]

i was hoping you were building a shroud for the fans. i have never had good luck long term for mounting fans directly to the rad with them zip tie things

 

[2KCruiser]

i was hoping you were building a shroud for the fans. i have never had good luck long term for mounting fans directly to the rad with them zip tie things

Oh that is what I am planing to do near future. I have a trip coming up this Friday so I am trying to knock out whatever I can to get her ready for now. I doubt those zips will last a year or so. But I must say these fans run very high cfm. So far only one has been coming on and keeping temps under control. Maybe a little too good. The temp needle is just shy of middle with 100+ degree temps. I will see how it does when I get the AC running in the next days.

 

[chappysfj40]

good deal...

 

[2KCruiser]

Radiator/Condensor/Oil Cooler all mounted up. Tight fit but worked well. I tried to make sure that every bolt is easy to get to. If I ever needed to do a trail repair I could do so effortlessly. I could say I have taken it apart 2 dozen times or so during test fitments. Probably takes 10 minutes or less to remove everything from the grill, headlights, complete cooling system until I see the block.

 

[2KCruiser]

The AC drier was moved from the bottom to the top in front of the battery. I was able to get a line made at a local hose and fittings specialist. Charged it up just under 2lbs and it's blowing ice cold!! AC is a must here in SoCal so this was an amazing upgrade to check off my list.

 

[2KCruiser]

Replaced the original acceleration cable that kept getting stuck on various rpms at idle for a new one. Also added a safety hood latch to the top radiator support bar just in case. I like cruising at 80+ on long streches of hwy and don't need a oh sh*t moment.