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I've been a little distracted with other chores the last several days. Yesterday I changed the engine oil and the gear oil in both diffs with Amsoil products.
I did manage to cut, drill, and prep the remaining pieces that will be needed.
I did manage to cut, drill, and prep the remaining pieces that will be needed.
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Today I finally got the passenger side slider tacked up,
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Those look really good, when we gonna head out and slide them across some rocks?
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Well, I gotta get the driver side tacked up, which is a PIA because there is a lot more going on over there as far as factory $hit goes. Then I have a few "extra's" that will be added to the sliders!
Weld out, coating.....it' gunna be a bit.
Plus, I will start tracking down a parasitic draw issue I am having this weekend.
When the time comes, would love to spend some time in the OR area.
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Another day (like 3 hours) of slider building.
Welded out the driver side. Still need to cut and fab the rock light pockets.
Made a sheet metal template for the traction studs. Drilled half of the 200 holes that will be needed.
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Welded out the driver side. Still need to cut and fab the rock light pockets.
Made a sheet metal template for the traction studs. Drilled half of the 200 holes that will be needed.
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My OCD wouldn't be able to stand it! LOLAnother day (like 3 hours) of slider building.
Welded out the driver side. Still need to cut and fab the rock light pockets.
Made a sheet metal template for the traction studs. Drilled half of the 200 holes that will be needed.
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Explorer I
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I made some pretty good progress the last few days on the sliders.
I marked out where I wanted the 3 rock lights and drilled the pilot holes.
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Then I used a couple hole saws to make the rough hole. Then I used an end grinder to remove the remaining metal.
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Then I fabricated the buckets that would weld into the holes and house the lights.
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After I made 6 of those it was time to start welding them in the holes.
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A little bit of clean up and a coat of primer later,
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I marked out where I wanted the 3 rock lights and drilled the pilot holes.
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Then I used a couple hole saws to make the rough hole. Then I used an end grinder to remove the remaining metal.
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Then I fabricated the buckets that would weld into the holes and house the lights.
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After I made 6 of those it was time to start welding them in the holes.
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A little bit of clean up and a coat of primer later,
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Lastly, I pulled bare wire through the main slide bar. I will use it later to pull the 2 strand wire through that is needed to power the lights.
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Hey, Thanks guys!
I didn't think it would take so long to build them. I am really trying to resist the urge to get in a hurry. The next issue I will encounter is when it is time to apply the bed liner. It is now too cold to do it outside, and spraying them in my garage will cause the house to fill with fumes which my wife is not a fan of.
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One bay of the farm shop is set up as a paint booth and I like beer. I'm sure a deal could be struck...
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Ready for paint...
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Tomorrow is going to be in the low 60's.
I decided that it would be easier to just inform the misses that the air quality will be at a lower level for a few hours....Here is a pro tip...
Next time you go buy a new couch, don't just sit on it to test it's comfort, ya gotta take a nap on it!!! I love our couch.
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Tomorrow is going to be in the low 60's.
I decided that it would be easier to just inform the misses that the air quality will be at a lower level for a few hours....Here is a pro tip...
Next time you go buy a new couch, don't just sit on it to test it's comfort, ya gotta take a nap on it!!! I love our couch.
Explorer I
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Today was a long day! Got the sliders painted. I also tapped all 198 holes (M4x0.7) for the traction studs (steps). I also installed all of the studs!
Now I need to wire the lights....
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Now I need to wire the lights....
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Looks nice! I just feel sorry for the person whos foot slips off the rails! I actually love it though. Great idea!
