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Winter is setting in and I think I am finally going to have some time to wrench on the pig. The whole axle debacle really set me back and now I have been going back through what I need to do with it. I spent a bunch of time and resources on other planned and unplanned stuff, boats, campers, hunting etc. It’s all good, but projects sometimes have to take the back burner as I can’t keep up. The worst part is the poor truck has been stranded in the middle of the shop on jack stands ever since I took the axles out 
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What shop lights you have on that ceiling?
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Most of the lights in the picture are fluorescents and that area is pretty dark. I am slowly replacing them with these when they are on sale, I am impressed so far. They are really bright and I have not had any issues so far.
That is a great space!Winter is setting in and I think I am finally going to have some time to wrench on the pig. The whole axle debacle really set me back and now I have been going back through what I need to do with it. I spent a bunch of time and resources on other planned and unplanned stuff, boats, campers, hunting etc. It’s all good, but projects sometimes have to take the back burner as I can’t keep up. The worst part is the poor truck has been stranded in the middle of the shop on jack stands ever since I took the axles out
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Burned some time removing some parts like the overflow can and the old electric fan tonight. I also got a good look at the passenger steering arm while under the front, somebody spent some time on it.
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Finally bit the bullet and ordered an axle shaft, brake kit, and some other pieces for the rear end. I have some anxiety as there are some unknowns, hopefully I ordered the right stuff and everything fits. I also started work on the master/booster replacement and what I will need to do for brake lines, pretty sure I need a proportioning valve too. Once I can roll it on the ground again I need to buy a pressure washer and go nuts as there is a layer dirt on every surface imaginable.
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I would try as-is without a proportioning valve first. Can't belive it's been six months since I sent you those parts!
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Yeah me neither, I can never seem to get anything accomplished as I am constantly putting out household fires first. Prime example, the alternator just s*** on the Sequoia. The good news is the first box of parts showed up, that Yukon cover is a serious chunk of steel.
I will try it without the valve, that would be great it worked out. Thanks again for those parts!
I will try it without the valve, that would be great it worked out. Thanks again for those parts!
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FYI I also sell Wilwood products if you do end needing one. 
Rent a Hotsie at the local machine rental. It is a miracle worker.
I’ve never considered renting one
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That is a great idea, I have used one to clean boat hulls in the past but they are super expensive. I have a couple rental places nearby I will check with. The rest of the rear end parts should be in Tuesday!
That sounds about like my SLA between receiving and installation!