Did some more work on the interior today, also cleaned up some leaks.. but found some new ones...
1st .. wtf? Some oil is seeping out of the Rancho... can this be repaired or should I just replace them?
2nd, I think I'm holding off on changing the suspension... it'd be mean my truck would be in the shop for months.. so I'm thinking about a traction bar. But my horsecollar is cut to make way for the dual transfercases:
Think it'll hold up if I put a traction bar in there, or should I put some flat plate to create a bridge between the two sides?
3rd:
the u-bolts I got from Hardware Sales are too short to work with the rear axle. The nuts barely fit on. suggestions for longer U-bolts? I was looking at trail-gear, but I don't know if they'll work or not.
4th: I think my front end finally stopped leaking. Between 90w, steering fluid, and coolant, all three had leaks. I'll know tomorrow if I have a puddle in front. I need to flip the U-Bolts on the front as well. One of them is already bent. Trail gear has the fronts, and I'm guessing I'll need the '79-83 because this axle came out of a 79. whats the difference?
5th: my f'in ghetto rigged steering pump reservoir. Thanks to mudmayhem01 for doing it. :awesomework: :awesomework: However, found that there is a leak near where the red rag. Have to weld it up or keep the fluid not all the way full.
6th: Got the outside pretty much painted. needs another coat though. I think it'd be cool to make a bikini top with roll down sides for the summer. It sucks that the tailgate hits the lock, but oh well. I'll put a sticker there
Lastly, the great ole' radiator. perhaps I'll get something beefier in the spring.
