Front end down on the ground... 1/2 ton spindle nuts came in, was able to get everything together, and the wheels on. These are 205/70/15's, but...
I wish we had a suspension shop here! When I did call one in Tucson (75+ miles away), they said rebuilding my front springs would START at $275...
Since I have the 3/4 ton, the leafs are on the side of the frame, and on top of the axle. By using the kit, I would have the leafs under the...
Rear suspension.... So I am stressing, but maybe I shouldn't be. Would like thoughts, comments, experiences, etc to help me make my decisions....
Thanks guys.
Front end assembly went well. Kind of. The new leaf springs from the host were about 2mm (0.078") too wide for the rear hanger. Didn't know if...
Lookin good Zig! Do you have any prior experience with painting? I have none other than with a brush and roller :D but plan to start practicing...
Like! Yeah Joe, you going to haul that back here? :D
When we got the truck, the brakes didn't work. So I figured the MC needed replaced. And while I did that, I figured I would replace the lines....
Absolutely Zig. I do intend to do that, but wanted to get my rear end mounted first, so when I lay the cab back, I can install the new master...
Thats awesome. And the host's prices seem to be better than many other places I have looked, for most things (compared to LMC, Brothers, Ecklers,...
Front of the frame go painted over the weekend. Looks ok from 4-5 ft. away, but I'm not happy with the Zero Rust. Using the prep step as a...
I dont know about you, but Murphy's law always follows me around... What can go wrong will go wrong. So you are probably doing it right by fixing...
Like! Can't wait for that first ride either!!
Its looking good! I like that seat in there, spaces for seat belts. Did you pick that up from the yard (M&R)?
Thanks Skeeter. Yeah, Nate, he knows. He had a bandana over his face too, but had just taken it off. I try to get him in the mindset when...
So I spent most of the weekend cleaning up the front of the frame. Would love to just remove the cab and do the entire frame all at once, but...
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