What did you do to the X today?
05-16-2013, 09:04 PM
Cargo Master
I broke out the 357 Magnum this afternoon:
Made a little mess:
Then got out the pressure washer to spray it all out of the cracks and gave it a bath to get the rest off. I think it came out pretty good.
Total time was about 4 hour including clean-up and burger grilling.
Only thing I didn't do was the roof. I'll get it next time.
Made a little mess:
Then got out the pressure washer to spray it all out of the cracks and gave it a bath to get the rest off. I think it came out pretty good.
Total time was about 4 hour including clean-up and burger grilling.
Only thing I didn't do was the roof. I'll get it next time.
05-16-2013, 09:17 PM
Exhaust is almost done. After I test fitted it all, I took the 4 inch exhaust off and finish welded, it and painted it. That is drying as we speak.
Went to the parts store and got some manifold stud kits, the come with studs springs and nuts. I wanted the springs out of the kits to run on my ball collectors.
Going out now to put the shock brackets and shocks on, than put the exhaust back on, and start it up, cure the paint, and check all the bolts for tightness after it cools off.
Went to the parts store and got some manifold stud kits, the come with studs springs and nuts. I wanted the springs out of the kits to run on my ball collectors.
Going out now to put the shock brackets and shocks on, than put the exhaust back on, and start it up, cure the paint, and check all the bolts for tightness after it cools off.
05-16-2013, 09:58 PM
Came with the rig when I bought it. Lol
The ball and socket style collectors tend to leak after multible heat/cooling cycles due to the different thickness materials between th flanges, bolts and pipes when they are bolted with regular bolts. Alot of guys with the Hedmans complained about it, so I figure ill use these to prevent it.
The ball and socket style collectors tend to leak after multible heat/cooling cycles due to the different thickness materials between th flanges, bolts and pipes when they are bolted with regular bolts. Alot of guys with the Hedmans complained about it, so I figure ill use these to prevent it.
05-16-2013, 10:31 PM
Now, swap in a set of stock ride height OEM F250/350 springs and everything is golden!!!
Stewart
(note: Just saw this post by you Tom. Missed it the first time around!)
05-16-2013, 10:49 PM
I broke out the 357 Magnum this afternoon:
Made a little mess:
Then got out the pressure washer to spray it all out of the cracks and gave it a bath to get the rest off. I think it came out pretty good.
Total time was about 4 hour including clean-up and burger grilling.
Only thing I didn't do was the roof. I'll get it next time.
Made a little mess:
Then got out the pressure washer to spray it all out of the cracks and gave it a bath to get the rest off. I think it came out pretty good.
Total time was about 4 hour including clean-up and burger grilling.
Only thing I didn't do was the roof. I'll get it next time.
357 magnum huh? I'll have to look into it. Im getting ready to order the blackfire wet diamond kit to try out. Not liking the turtlewax ice stuff Ive been using!
05-16-2013, 10:53 PM
Cargo Master
Found the stuff here:
http://www.topoftheline.com/32ozheavcutp.html
Their purple tire dressing is good stuff too.
05-16-2013, 11:04 PM
05-16-2013, 11:06 PM
05-16-2013, 11:06 PM
Cargo Master
05-17-2013, 12:01 AM
It's the DCPower Inc. 250Amp XP Series. Specs and link below. Cost? Ridiculous! But I spent more on the BPD FICM and when I replace a part I never want to worry about it again. This thing puts out more amps at idle than my old one did at max rpms and with the kids A/V system, upgraded stereo and the additional lights I'm planning to install I need all the idle amps I can get. If I need to go dual alternators later I'll be amazed but then I'll just get another 250A...
https://www.dcpowerinc.com/fit/2004~...07-250-xp.html
Output Voltage 14.8
Idle Amperage 180
Hot Idle Amperage @ 200ºF 170
Max Amperage 250
Hot Max Amperage @ 200ºF 230
Pulley 8 Groove Hard Anodized 6061 Billet Aluminum
Doesn't affect vehicles PCM, Check Engine Light or Charge Light Yes - w/ Supplied Adapter Harness
SKU 8307-250-XP
Stator Configuration 6 Phase Hairpin
Average A/C Ripple Current 3 Amps
Positive Output Stud Size 8MM x 1.25 Copper
Temperature Compensation Yes with 3-Step Thermal Protection
Rectifier 12 50 amp press fit diodes
Rectifier Heatsink Aluminum
Warranty Duration 2 Years
But I spent more on the BPD FICM and when I replace a part I never want to worry about it again. This thing puts out more amps at idle than my old one did at max rpms and with the kids A/V system, upgraded stereo and the additional lights I'm planning to install I need all the idle amps I can get. If I need to go dual alternators later I'll be amazed but then I'll just get another 250A... https://www.dcpowerinc.com/fit/2004~...07-250-xp.html
Output Voltage 14.8
Idle Amperage 180
Hot Idle Amperage @ 200ºF 170
Max Amperage 250
Hot Max Amperage @ 200ºF 230
Pulley 8 Groove Hard Anodized 6061 Billet Aluminum
Doesn't affect vehicles PCM, Check Engine Light or Charge Light Yes - w/ Supplied Adapter Harness
SKU 8307-250-XP
Stator Configuration 6 Phase Hairpin
Average A/C Ripple Current 3 Amps
Positive Output Stud Size 8MM x 1.25 Copper
Temperature Compensation Yes with 3-Step Thermal Protection
Rectifier 12 50 amp press fit diodes
Rectifier Heatsink Aluminum
Warranty Duration 2 Years
05-17-2013, 01:05 AM
i was able to keep the Ex clean today.not easy. but i think she will see some garage time because they are calling for...wait for it...SNOW! friday night it could actually stack up! if it happens it would be the latest snow fall on record. i'm seriously getting tired of this winter from hell.
im with you, this snow is awful punishment its supposed to be nice by now! dang that old man winter!!
05-17-2013, 01:14 AM
05-17-2013, 01:54 AM
Id put up motion night cameras and catch the SOB's on camera and get the police involved. Or your .45 which ever you deem more fit 
I also returned to my Land Rover late last Friday night, go in and started moving forward and found that beer bottles had been strategically placed at all four tires so when I started moving they were crushed. Luckily it didn't do anything to the tires.
Meh. I hope it doesn't continue.
I am parking the truck for a while and buying a Range Rover. Maybe if I drive something different for a while whoever is targeting me will forget about it.
The truck is still down for repairs on that whole caliper fiasco. I want to find that caliper mount for cheaper than $240. No luck at the salvage yard.
Meh. I hope it doesn't continue.
I am parking the truck for a while and buying a Range Rover. Maybe if I drive something different for a while whoever is targeting me will forget about it.
The truck is still down for repairs on that whole caliper fiasco. I want to find that caliper mount for cheaper than $240. No luck at the salvage yard.