Got everything put back together in the truck, then went for a nice long test drive... So far, so good! Have to say that I missed my truck! Ready to do the front brakes now, along with some new front shocks.

 

you fixed yer bumper up then took it off??

 

I wasnt gonna be the one to say it lol

 

So yea, drum brakes really ****ing suck. Installed new brake shoes, drums, and did the 1 ton cylinder upgrade and boy am I tired. I was working on my rear brakes for no ****, 6 hours and by the time that was done, I was too tired to do the front and it's late anyways. So yea, tomorrow first thing, I need to start replacing the front pads and rotors then preform a really good brake bleed because even though I thought I did a good one after I was done with the drums, my brakes are still really spongy.

 

i need to do the backs pretty soon, my ebrake is startin to slip a bit

 

Bro in law made up brackets for my air horn parts. Welded up some 1" square tubing to hold the tank and compressor. Then made up a 1 1/2 flat stock bracket for me to mount the horns to. Need to drill some holes and paint the brackets. Hopefully will get everything installed tomorrow finally.

 

Got a new glove box installed by the stealership. Can't get just the latch handle, have to buy the whole shebang for $312... but they owed it to me because it was made part of the sale. Salesdroid's gonna feel that in his commission!

Next up: PIAA Xtreme White headlamps.

 

put my dodge forum decal on

 

Me and another DF member (Oroblram) took the dodges offroad yesterday, so today gets to be truck wash day. And I think I'm about to cut my exhaust off right behind the muffler and turn it out the side

 

I was thinking about doing the same to mine. I have not done any tranny service and I have put 50,000 miles on it. I think the last service prior was 5 or 6 K before me so its been about 55,000 miles with no service. I have fluid, replacement filer and a gasket but its cork. What do you recommend?

Also, how hard is a band adjustment? I would consider myself mechanically inclined, but mostly engines, transmissions are not something I am 100% familiar with.

Thanks