Finally got the front end back together and lined up. The replacement bearing for the steering brace showed up earlier this week so I was able to finish the redhead install. New box, new pump, new pass side ball joints, and fresh bearing in the brace. That sector shaft ain't going anywhere.

Truck steers like my Dakota used to. Turn the wheel and the truck follows, no wandering and no bump steer. Life is good.

 

Put on some 20" wheels/tires from a 3rd gen.

 

Finished tacking together the y pipe.

 

Checked the oil in the 97 this morning after 1500 miles of an oil change (zero usage and only slightly discolored). This remains one of the best running gassers I've ever owned. K.

 

Mounted our beautiful United States of America flag up on the truck yesterday and went down to WMZQ fest for some good fun!

 

Bout to go check my front diff. Take the cover off. I have a feeling something in there is trashed.

 

What make you think you have trashed something

 

Check my grinding sound thread in the tech section.

 

Post pics!

 

see my thread!