arnott1t
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Sunday was another good day. After moving the axle side panhard mount I had just a little more clearancing on the frame to do. That made me move the mount one last time to get it right where I wanted. Seems to be good now!
Paul came by to have a look. Once we starred at it a while we decided enough was enough..... We pulled the axle out again so that final welding can take place. Made a plan for some frame reinforcements and braces too. This frame has had a hard life with quite a few patches and welds already...
Next we tackled some front body mounts that I suspected has collapsed some. The doors haven't fit right for ever and after a month on the hoist they nearly wouldn't close. We remove the front bolts and lifted those mounts to slide in a space..... NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE..... the doors line up better... shut better and gaps look better. So happy and im kicking myself for not doing this ages ago....
Looked at my air filter housing too and where to mount it.... the towers for he coil overs made everything even more snug than before....
Also opened the front diff to confirm what was in there. it had some type of very very very tight limited slip. Could be extra tight right now as there is no oil in it but it felt like a spool and looks brand new. Gear paint was still on the ring gear.... so that's a nice find!
Today I ordered my front brake calipers and hoses, and ordered a king pin kit for the right side. It was missing the top cap and bushing spring assembly. Once that is in the front will be very nearly ready to rip.
Hope to drop drivelines off at some point this week to get re tubed the right length. don't need much change and I think the front could be reused but they were home made anyway so going new won't hurt....
Paul came by to have a look. Once we starred at it a while we decided enough was enough..... We pulled the axle out again so that final welding can take place. Made a plan for some frame reinforcements and braces too. This frame has had a hard life with quite a few patches and welds already...
Next we tackled some front body mounts that I suspected has collapsed some. The doors haven't fit right for ever and after a month on the hoist they nearly wouldn't close. We remove the front bolts and lifted those mounts to slide in a space..... NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE..... the doors line up better... shut better and gaps look better. So happy and im kicking myself for not doing this ages ago....
Looked at my air filter housing too and where to mount it.... the towers for he coil overs made everything even more snug than before....
Also opened the front diff to confirm what was in there. it had some type of very very very tight limited slip. Could be extra tight right now as there is no oil in it but it felt like a spool and looks brand new. Gear paint was still on the ring gear.... so that's a nice find!
Today I ordered my front brake calipers and hoses, and ordered a king pin kit for the right side. It was missing the top cap and bushing spring assembly. Once that is in the front will be very nearly ready to rip.
Hope to drop drivelines off at some point this week to get re tubed the right length. don't need much change and I think the front could be reused but they were home made anyway so going new won't hurt....