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Quick prep for paint
Quick prep for paint
0 2026/03/17 17:25:56
I dorpped the driveshaft off last week to have it extended. Couple days later they had it done and picked it up after work. I did not write down original length but i believe it was lengthened 3.5". This one i measured flange to flange and told them i wanted 33.375". I took just a little off the actual measurement to account for the minute amount of leaf spring settling.
I dorpped the driveshaft off last week to have it extended. Couple days later they had it done and picked it up after work. I did not write down original length but i believe it was lengthened 3.5". This one i measured flange to flange and told them i wanted 33.375". I took just a little off the actual measurement to account for the minute amount of leaf spring settling.
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0 2026/03/16 18:15:26
With 1.5inch blocks coming i didn't want to place this bracket perfectly straight. The block will jave a slight taper on them to help with opinion angle. So i went with 5° on ppacing the bracket. Did the same on other side but opposite of the same 5°. Hopefully when the blocks go in these will level out jist a little bit and look decent.
With 1.5inch blocks coming i didn't want to place this bracket perfectly straight. The block will jave a slight taper on them to help with opinion angle. So i went with 5° on ppacing the bracket. Did the same on other side but opposite of the same 5°. Hopefully when the blocks go in these will level out jist a little bit and look decent.
0 2026/03/16 18:15:14
0 2026/03/16 18:15:02
I tried pinching the bushing closer together but that wasn't gonna happen. These are most likely temporary till we get the blocks ppaced in the rear and the truck breaks in the leaf springs. Once all that happens the correct size can be ordered. With that i took portaband and just one of the bushimgs down slightly.
I tried pinching the bushing closer together but that wasn't gonna happen. These are most likely temporary till we get the blocks ppaced in the rear and the truck breaks in the leaf springs. Once all that happens the correct size can be ordered. With that i took portaband and just one of the bushimgs down slightly.
0 2026/03/16 18:14:57
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0 2026/03/15 09:28:06
One U bolt needs to come out to be out the way for welding. Held cover up and roughly marked it. Wire wheel just where i needed to. Wanted to remove as little paint as possible from the axle.
One U bolt needs to come out to be out the way for welding. Held cover up and roughly marked it. Wire wheel just where i needed to. Wanted to remove as little paint as possible from the axle.
0 2026/03/15 09:28:04
Torched the bottom out just a little. Die grinder and soft pac to clean it up.
Torched the bottom out just a little. Die grinder and soft pac to clean it up.
0 2026/03/15 09:28:01
I didn't like the idea of welding this on and then not being able to easily retrieve the oil fill plug if it was to get dropped down in it.
I didn't like the idea of welding this on and then not being able to easily retrieve the oil fill plug if it was to get dropped down in it.
0 2026/03/15 09:27:59
Turned truck around and pulled back into garage. Owner had this sent to me as well as some rock sliders from 4x4innovations. The fitment in this isn’t great but it does work enough to get welds around it. Painted the inside of it few days prior. Once it installed would be impossible to get adequate paint on the i side to help with rust.
Turned truck around and pulled back into garage. Owner had this sent to me as well as some rock sliders from 4x4innovations. The fitment in this isn’t great but it does work enough to get welds around it. Painted the inside of it few days prior. Once it installed would be impossible to get adequate paint on the i side to help with rust.
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0 2026/03/15 09:19:55
0 2026/03/15 09:19:53
These are like $10 a piece. No reason not to replace them. They don't line up perfectly with the backing plate eliminator but easily bent to line up good.
These are like $10 a piece. No reason not to replace them. They don't line up perfectly with the backing plate eliminator but easily bent to line up good.
0 2026/03/15 09:19:50
0 2026/03/15 09:19:47
Brake hoses sorted out i could get the new calipers put together. Added small layer of grease inside piston as a rust prevention and just a little bitnon back side of pads mainly for the pistons as well.
Brake hoses sorted out i could get the new calipers put together. Added small layer of grease inside piston as a rust prevention and just a little bitnon back side of pads mainly for the pistons as well.
0 2026/03/15 09:19:43
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0 2026/03/15 09:11:38
Besides telling me sorry about your luck, they were very nice and easy to talk to with any questions/concerns lol. My solution was either to cut the top of the plate off and weld on one of the weld on brake line holders they have. ( same thing i welded onto the frame). I marked out the hose then used die grinder and hand file.
Besides telling me sorry about your luck, they were very nice and easy to talk to with any questions/concerns lol. My solution was either to cut the top of the plate off and weld on one of the weld on brake line holders they have. ( same thing i welded onto the frame). I marked out the hose then used die grinder and hand file.
0 2026/03/15 08:55:26
This is just another angle. I first called them about the issue on a Friday, explained the issue and they took my info to look into it. Too shorten this up, after multiple emails and multiple phone calls to check on progress of me asking them what you think would be to reinvent the wheel. 9 Buisness days later they finally say our parts don't fit. We acknowledge it's a design flaw and we don't have a solution for you but if you would to return the hoses we can give you a refund.
This is just another angle. I first called them about the issue on a Friday, explained the issue and they took my info to look into it. Too shorten this up, after multiple emails and multiple phone calls to check on progress of me asking them what you think would be to reinvent the wheel. 9 Buisness days later they finally say our parts don't fit. We acknowledge it's a design flaw and we don't have a solution for you but if you would to return the hoses we can give you a refund.
0 2026/03/15 08:55:23
Im a big fan of low ramge backing plate eliminator with brake lone holder. It cleans the front axle up and gives it a nice look. However as you can see in the pic a fitment issue with the backing plate and the proved hoses that came with the sas kit. The hose is unable to step though the slot enough to catch the clip on either side to hold it in place. I have the same setup on my 1st gen runner for years now using All Pro hoses before they were bought by Trail gear.
Im a big fan of low ramge backing plate eliminator with brake lone holder. It cleans the front axle up and gives it a nice look. However as you can see in the pic a fitment issue with the backing plate and the proved hoses that came with the sas kit. The hose is unable to step though the slot enough to catch the clip on either side to hold it in place. I have the same setup on my 1st gen runner for years now using All Pro hoses before they were bought by Trail gear.
0 2026/03/15 08:55:18
The nut the was also stripped on this hinge piece for the parking brake cable i replaced as well. M8x1.25 thread
The nut the was also stripped on this hinge piece for the parking brake cable i replaced as well. M8x1.25 thread
0 2026/03/15 08:46:37
3 of the 8 nuts for the shafts were absolutely trashed. Couldn't of reused them if i wanted too. Picked 4 new stainless flange nuts to replace them. The threads on these studs is M10x1.25
3 of the 8 nuts for the shafts were absolutely trashed. Couldn't of reused them if i wanted too. Picked 4 new stainless flange nuts to replace them. The threads on these studs is M10x1.25
0 2026/03/15 08:46:35
Carrier bolted in everything else can go back together. These rubber orings ive always gave them a thing layer of dielectric grease. Fortunately them seemed in good shape, no cracks/ not stretched.
Carrier bolted in everything else can go back together. These rubber orings ive always gave them a thing layer of dielectric grease. Fortunately them seemed in good shape, no cracks/ not stretched.
0 2026/03/15 08:46:32
Housing and carrier cleaned up.
Housing and carrier cleaned up.
0 2026/03/15 08:40:42
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0 2026/03/15 08:40:34
With a small gap on the bottomg i worked my way around with fitting wesges we use at work. I could see the stud flexing and moving with the diff so i was actually nervous i might snap it. With the two wedges and healthy amounts of wd40 i slowly worked them back and forth on each side trying to walk the diff off the stud. Finally after some patience and talking nice to it we finally became friends.
With a small gap on the bottomg i worked my way around with fitting wesges we use at work. I could see the stud flexing and moving with the diff so i was actually nervous i might snap it. With the two wedges and healthy amounts of wd40 i slowly worked them back and forth on each side trying to walk the diff off the stud. Finally after some patience and talking nice to it we finally became friends.
0 2026/03/15 08:28:41
Eventually i was able to work it enough to realize the very top stud was the one putting up a fight. It had rusted to the carrier and did not want to let go. I've never had one so rusted and stubborn with not being able to slide the diff out. After spraying it multiple times rest of the day and during the night i tried again after work the next day.
Eventually i was able to work it enough to realize the very top stud was the one putting up a fight. It had rusted to the carrier and did not want to let go. I've never had one so rusted and stubborn with not being able to slide the diff out. After spraying it multiple times rest of the day and during the night i tried again after work the next day.
0 2026/03/15 08:28:38
So i tried to unbolt this hinge here thinking it might give me enough play in the cable for the shafts to pull out. But the previous owner or whoever once again i had other plans. The actual hinge bolt that the assembly pivots on. The nut for that bolt completely stripped. Both bolt heads looked great fortunately. After using the kit again, was a bit of a pain but managed to get the nut off.
So i tried to unbolt this hinge here thinking it might give me enough play in the cable for the shafts to pull out. But the previous owner or whoever once again i had other plans. The actual hinge bolt that the assembly pivots on. The nut for that bolt completely stripped. Both bolt heads looked great fortunately. After using the kit again, was a bit of a pain but managed to get the nut off.
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