Maine's March BS Thread!
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Well, as of EARLY Thursday morning, I'm done with the maple syrup.... (Sap stopped running, anyway, Monday-Tuesday-ish.)
Got 7 Quarts!
It's not quite as thick as I made it in the past, but it came out great. Pretty pumped I got as much as I did....I was worried I wouldn't get 4 quarts.
Rainy day here.... stay dry out there, and have a great day folks!
Got 7 Quarts!
It's not quite as thick as I made it in the past, but it came out great. Pretty pumped I got as much as I did....I was worried I wouldn't get 4 quarts.
Rainy day here.... stay dry out there, and have a great day folks!
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From: Mi'kma'ki
my 19 year old truck looks brand new.
couldn't be happier! full pics tomorrow.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
here she is guys! pretty much put back together.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11587494
body work and paint performed by Bulters auto body in Hamden Maine.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11587494
body work and paint performed by Bulters auto body in Hamden Maine.
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Well, I completed the Leveling kit today! 
(Saturday)
Had to remove the bumper and plow frame. THAT took about 3 hours.
Jacked up the truck by the frame right behind the leaf springs. Dropped the passenger side first. Had to disconnect the sway link, remove/hang the caliper, remove the shock, and removed the track-bar. Dropped the axle, removed the VERY worn springs, installed the new(er) X-Code (6,000lb) springs with a 2" mini-leaf pack. Had to use a ratchet strap to pull the hanger forward and then to align the axle correctly. Total about another 4 hours. LOTS of PB Blaster, and thank God for breaker bars!
Then (Sunday) did the same on the driver's side. Then installed an adjustable track-bar from Zone Offroad. Pretty nice unit. That took about an hour.
Then installed Dual Steering Stabilizers. (Rough Country.) That took about an hour.
Finally reinstalled the plow frame and the bumper. Took about 2 more hours.
When all was said and done my steering wheel was WAY off.... I have since adjusted the sway link and it is better now, but not perfect. I probably should have an alignment done ASAP, anyway.
Once I figure out how to make the doorway taller into my garage I will be installing a set of 315-75-16E DuraTracs on 16x10" rims. I can't wait!
(Saturday)
Had to remove the bumper and plow frame. THAT took about 3 hours.
Jacked up the truck by the frame right behind the leaf springs. Dropped the passenger side first. Had to disconnect the sway link, remove/hang the caliper, remove the shock, and removed the track-bar. Dropped the axle, removed the VERY worn springs, installed the new(er) X-Code (6,000lb) springs with a 2" mini-leaf pack. Had to use a ratchet strap to pull the hanger forward and then to align the axle correctly. Total about another 4 hours. LOTS of PB Blaster, and thank God for breaker bars!
Then (Sunday) did the same on the driver's side. Then installed an adjustable track-bar from Zone Offroad. Pretty nice unit. That took about an hour.
Then installed Dual Steering Stabilizers. (Rough Country.) That took about an hour.
Finally reinstalled the plow frame and the bumper. Took about 2 more hours.
When all was said and done my steering wheel was WAY off.... I have since adjusted the sway link and it is better now, but not perfect. I probably should have an alignment done ASAP, anyway.
Once I figure out how to make the doorway taller into my garage I will be installing a set of 315-75-16E DuraTracs on 16x10" rims. I can't wait!
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here she is guys! pretty much put back together.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11587494
body work and paint performed by Bulters auto body in Hamden Maine.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post11587494
body work and paint performed by Bulters auto body in Hamden Maine.