Wheeling a fullsize
Looks like fun was had by all!
I just realized that I didn't thank you for sharing your process on the rock sliders. Your setup looks strong, I'm gonna use your mounting method for sure. The only thing I'll do different is I'm gonna bend some diamond plate and cut some steps into the rails and weld the diamond plate into the depressions. That will also strengthen that area of the rails. I was planning on using 3x3x.25 for the rails, but thats going to be too heavy. I already bought that steel, I guess I'll use that for some gate posts and gets some 3/16 like you used. Thanks again for the pictured description.
Hopefully Johnny ia right about the leak and it will quit!
I just realized that I didn't thank you for sharing your process on the rock sliders. Your setup looks strong, I'm gonna use your mounting method for sure. The only thing I'll do different is I'm gonna bend some diamond plate and cut some steps into the rails and weld the diamond plate into the depressions. That will also strengthen that area of the rails. I was planning on using 3x3x.25 for the rails, but thats going to be too heavy. I already bought that steel, I guess I'll use that for some gate posts and gets some 3/16 like you used. Thanks again for the pictured description.
Hopefully Johnny ia right about the leak and it will quit!
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No prob Corbooooo.
I wish the leak was a tease. Waited the whole week even though I was sure after 3 days it was no tease.
Here it is yesterday in more glory.
It's manageable for now, so all good, but have to park uphill... hahha
I wish the leak was a tease. Waited the whole week even though I was sure after 3 days it was no tease.
Here it is yesterday in more glory.
It's manageable for now, so all good, but have to park uphill... hahha
OUCHIE!!!
But no major work/swap is complete without these kind of things..... at least this is relatively mild. But an absolute PITA
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Video of me coming out is posted on FB. Hopefully this works as it's posted to PUBLIC, so no need to login.
What isn't shown is the first 2 beginning attempts was a harder line. However, my bumper was about 3" too low....lol Dakota actually folded the rings up to clear, but it wasn't enough. I'm happy with the line b/c it had more assurance of clearing the rear driveline.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205419560754529
if you already have them, install them.
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New Pair of Joints
My upper link has the RuffStuff 1.25" Rod Ends for cost reasons. They worked very well since April of this year (I think).
My other arms have the MetalCloak joints. The best way to describe is that they are similar to Johnny Joints, but have an additional rubberization around the uniball. Best of both worlds for degree of freedom and vibration damping.
So I just need some dry time to swap them.
My other arms have the MetalCloak joints. The best way to describe is that they are similar to Johnny Joints, but have an additional rubberization around the uniball. Best of both worlds for degree of freedom and vibration damping.
So I just need some dry time to swap them.