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Brown CAD is a great drafting tool, built a few projects that way. Cheap software.
What Did You Do With Your Rig Today?
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Thanks, yes I will def. be tuning for stability. Yesterday I ordered another FuelPax generic mounting plate for my second tank so we'll see how that goes. I was also able to use the slack on my spare mount security cable and swing it through one of the holes of the propane tank mount for extra measure.
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Spent most of the day messing with the CJ. Got the pulley and reservoir on the PS pump after painting it.
Got both diff's drained and refilled with new gear oil. The old stuff was pretty disgusting and the front diff had obvious water contamination but luckily the gears were spared. The rear diff is leaking from the pinion seal already so I get to drain that again and replace that seal the diff cover is also leaking a little bit, ordered a new rubber seal for that. Yay. Front diff sealed up fine.
Replaced the rear rubber brake line from the frame to the axle. Pretty sure it was the original. Need to do the front's eventually but they'll be easy to do even with the tub on the frame.
Got a little carried away with my big press while changing U-joints and busted the ear off of the slip yoke of the rear driveshaft. That was an 80 dollar mistake. More like 100 after I get the shaft rebalanced.
The front drive shaft has a ton of play but the splines on the drive shaft look fine so going to test the new slip yoke on it and see if I can salvage the shaft with a new 80 dollar slipyoke vs 250-300 for a whole new front drive shaft.
Painted a few odds and ends here and there but getting closer to having the driveline/frame wrapped up and starting on the body work on the tub.
Got both diff's drained and refilled with new gear oil. The old stuff was pretty disgusting and the front diff had obvious water contamination but luckily the gears were spared. The rear diff is leaking from the pinion seal already so I get to drain that again and replace that seal the diff cover is also leaking a little bit, ordered a new rubber seal for that. Yay. Front diff sealed up fine.
Replaced the rear rubber brake line from the frame to the axle. Pretty sure it was the original. Need to do the front's eventually but they'll be easy to do even with the tub on the frame.
Got a little carried away with my big press while changing U-joints and busted the ear off of the slip yoke of the rear driveshaft. That was an 80 dollar mistake. More like 100 after I get the shaft rebalanced.
The front drive shaft has a ton of play but the splines on the drive shaft look fine so going to test the new slip yoke on it and see if I can salvage the shaft with a new 80 dollar slipyoke vs 250-300 for a whole new front drive shaft.
Painted a few odds and ends here and there but getting closer to having the driveline/frame wrapped up and starting on the body work on the tub.
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I ordered and installed a second FuelPax Universal Mount for my second gas container. Now I just need to fill both gas tanks, mount the propane tank and go off-road somewhere to really test the stability and weight of everything on the hitch carrier. Feels solid, but need a true field test.
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I got my transmission jack in tonight, then wouldn’t you know it started raining again... hopefully tomorrow I can assemble my jack and start pulling the transmission and engine...
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Assembling jack sounds like a good rainy day activity
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Not when you have to work outside...
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Got the water jug holder finished up and I got a bunch of tiedowns mounted to the rear bed slide. I'm pretty happy with how this came out.
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Its the unfortunate curse of the domestic full size trucks... almost no one makes 4x4 or off-road type stuff for them, so a lot of custom work tends to be the norm. Plus its a good chance to get some welding practice in.
Well I didn't think I would touch this truck. I really loved the stock TRD Pro, but when I saw Eibach came out with a very modest spring for the Pro's I knew that would be perfect for what I wanted. So I added the springs on Wednesday. Added the 285 WildPeak AT3's on Thursday. Got it aligned on Friday. And because I was rubbing bad, I removed my spacers on Saturday. I actually like the tires a little more tucked on a 4R. On my Jeeps I liked them outside the fenders. The ride on the Eibachs is firmer, but not harsh. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I love how the WildPekas look in. Plus they are noticeably quieter than the stock G2's.
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That is perfect now. I am thinking about the eibach for my Jeep too. If it sits similar to your 4runner I will be happy.
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Packing for my trip tomorrow morning. My favorite part of any trip is the plan. GAIA, Bins, reservations, and then the part of having no clue where on the trail I am camping or what I am going to find. Countdown is T -23H.
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The old beast is still a work in progress but I did finally get out for an overnight to do some testing of the latest additions and one last weekend of kayak fishing.
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I'm very happy with this setup. I drove Jeeps for years and every time I did anything to the suspension I was usually disappointed. This is my favorite vehicle I have ever driven. I spent $1500 for springs, install, tires and alignment. Ive never spent only $1500 for just tires on my Jeeps.
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Nice! Full size Dodges are always a good time, dig the flatbed and rack too. I had a job at an HVAC company for a few years and my truck there was a 3500 Dodge flatbed, It was slow as hell but I loved that truck. This brings back some good memories, haha.
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Installed a Leitner rack on my Rebel
