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Finally finished pulling the radiator core support to replace the bushings and figure out why it doesn't look straight. Found that it has a couple of cracks\tears on one side, so I'll be getting it welded up this weekend, then cleaned up and put back on.
Finally finished pulling the radiator core support to replace the bushings and figure out why it doesn't look straight. Found that it has a couple of cracks\tears on one side, so I'll be getting it welded up this weekend, then cleaned up and put back on.
I need to show you my old one, it was in two separate pieces. The hood latch was held up by the battery cable retaining clips.
Finally getting to a finishing point on the rubicon, just have to mount the winch, get the racks and bumper powdercoated and wire in the reverse light.
You know how good something feels after it's been bad for so long? And you're like how in the world was I dealing with it before.
Huge difference. I don't have to fight it anymore. One handed steering. Hardly any body roll and tracks straight. The steering wheel is lined up again. Doesn't want to put me in the ditch when I hit the brakes. Gained about three inches in the front and two in the back. Which gives it a nice stance. Only slightly raked from back to front but almost even. About a 1/2" higher in the rear.
I took a photo of all the parts they replaced. I'll post it when I get the chance. I kept all my take offs.
Dustin might be right about not fitting in the parking deck anymore.
Good deal James, with all of that work, and new parts I bet it really feels nice to drive. I'd go slow into that parking garage at that "Yuppy" burger place.
Originally Posted by Benztechnc
Finally finished pulling the radiator core support to replace the bushings and figure out why it doesn't look straight. Found that it has a couple of cracks\tears on one side, so I'll be getting it welded up this weekend, then cleaned up and put back on.
Sounds like a nice project Josh. Good weather headed this way too. Let me know when you'r ready to move that Jap thing out of the back yard. I'm staying on Tim to get somebody to take it, when your ready.
Originally Posted by FordTruckfan89
Finally getting to a finishing point on the rubicon, just have to mount the winch, get the racks and bumper powdercoated and wire in the reverse light.
Looks like you've come a long way Dusty. I can't wait to "Darth Bob" it!
Got me a project for the weekend, neither front windows on the new truck work right. Ordered the front window motor and regulators as well as door lock actuators for both. I got both sides cheaper shipped than any local parts house wanted for just one side. Those should be here tomorrow hopefully and weather looks nice for Saturday.
I did get the new stereo installed this morning. I really like it, looks nice, sounds nice, and a lot of extra functions using that idatalink.
The picture on the screen is of a DVD that I put in to have something to listen to, and check out the DVD player.
The DVD is called Animusic. It's actually pretty sweet to listen to.
I need to show you my old one, it was in two separate pieces. The hood latch was held up by the battery cable retaining clips.
This truck has been beat, un-maintained and used hard. But I still only surface zero rust, and no major rust yet.
Originally Posted by FordTruckfan89
Finally getting to a finishing point on the rubicon, just have to mount the winch, get the racks and bumper powdercoated and wire in the reverse light.
Looking good. Nice job on the restoration.
Originally Posted by ubereal2
I did get the new stereo installed this morning. I really like it, looks nice, sounds nice, and a lot of extra functions using that idatalink.
The picture on the screen is of a DVD that I put in to have something to listen to, and check out the DVD player.
The DVD is called Animusic. It's actually pretty sweet to listen to.
Well the install must have gone smoothly, I don't see any tread marks from Ka'Bluey or bullet holes! Looks good!
Well the install must have gone smoothly, I don't see any tread marks from Ka'Bluey or bullet holes! Looks good!
Y'all make me sound like a monster .
But yes, it couldn't have gone together any better than it did. Now to get everything set, and sounding like I want it too.
Looks good!