Ok, so I have had some time now to tinker with this thing. I have painted the Headers. I finished the brake lines, including tighting all of them. I had to tighten all the fuel lines. I put the axle shafts in. The driver's side went in just fine. The passenger side however was a totally different story. The spindle was bent something bad.



So what was I to do? I looked on line to fine one from a wrecking yard. Not one in Washington had one for sale. The used ones were a lot of money. I was able to find one. Installed it. Put the hub assembly back on. Filled the tranny, transfer cases, and the front diff. I only have front wheel drive right now. But I drove it for the first time in over 18 months. It has been a long time. I am going to attempt the rear gears and locker my self. So we will see. I am so excited to have driven my truck, less the a mile, but still I have driven her. It was a good feeling to behind the wheel of my truck. Just thought I would let you all know.

 

We got some strange looks from folks as we drove by in a Monster Truck with puny street tires!!!

 

Sucks on the bent spindle and I feel your pain on the 60 outer stuff (ordering my outer stuff on monday-major ouch)..

Happy to hear its actually moving under its own power finally (had to be boring sitting behind the wheel rving the motor,lol)

 

Mike, I'm on my way up now. See ya in a couple of hours.