Once you got the rear nut off of the radius arm how did you get the axle forward enough to get the rails arm out of the bracket? I'm doing this tomorrow and I really don't want to drop the whole axle and I don't have what I need to grind off the rivets.

 

Today I replaced the exploded driver side radius arm bushing. I did it according to the manual and it was easy as pie. The only trouble I had was in trying to put the radius arm back in the bracket. I ended up putting a ratchet strap around it and the passenger side RA to hold the arm at the correct place right to left, and then I just grabbed the axle and lifted up and slid it into the bracket. It wasn't near as hard as some people made it out to be. I'll be doing the passenger side next weekend.

 

Replaced the worn out open diff with trashed carrier bearings with a new 31-spline Trac-Lok today. MUCH better.

 

Installed a hardwire kit for a dash cam, due to a sudden influx of idiots that think cutting off three and a half tons of steel is a good idea.

 

Rebuilt my ac system in the 91 and converted it to r152a. Yes you read that correctly. It works great and it got so cold in the truck on the highway that it hurt my hand lol. Probably high 30s or so while ambient was 106.

 

Those are some trashed bearings, indeed. Love your electrical panel in your shop!! You must not have kids - or maybe you trust them more than I trust mine!

 

Replaced a leaking oil pan gasket. Contrary to the Ford service manual, I did not drain the coolant or remove engine mounts and lift engine 2"-3". I had about 3"-4" of drop between the bottom of the pan, and the top of the frame cross member. It was just enough room to get the job done. BTW, '96 F-150 4.9L 4x4.

 

I need to do that. My 4.9 had been leaking slowly since I brought it home last March. It was leaking from the valve cover gasket, then the rear main seal and oil pan gasket started. Makes me want to pull it and see what else I can find wrong with it, the po half assed everything. I'd love to rebuild but it's just not worth the cost.

 

I did it with the wheels on the ground. Gave me leverage to roll the tire forward and pulled the radius arm stud clear of the bracket.

 

Where did ya get the kit?

 

Most all dashcams run off of a mini-USB connection these days, so I picked up a Riorand 12V to USB converter off eBay and purchased a Belkin cable to connect it to the camera.

 

No, I do not have children. I managed to grow up in that shop without incident, but I'm intelligent enough to respect electricity, power tools, sharp edges, and the like. The cover is off the panel due to a temporarily wired in circuit.

 

I finally got around to wiring up the CB into the truck, sort of.

Got a new power wire ran to the Cigar Lighter wiring, and a new extendable bracket mount under the dash.

So far I just have an OLD Cobra 19 in it.

Needing to fix a mount and run the coax.

 

I was going to install my lift kit but had some house projects to tend to.

How long on average does it take to do this install? I've messed with the suspension before so it's not new to me.

 

Finished the headlight install. Pain in the ***. Next time header panel will be removed