Dowser

OH MAN! Thats a nasty one! Jesus at least you didn't lose it all together. Still have feeling in it?

Did you go to the link of my Build I provided? I had my Part Numbers listed on there, which were from the Rough Country Factory Receipt. Just saying, perhaps you got Hosed.

Idle is the most harsh time for an engine for vibration if nothing else is wrong with one. If it were me, The first thing I would check would be the Engine Mounts.

I'm in for one with 2 or 3 pods, so long as they are the smaller pods.

Jesus.... Ryan. Your ability to come up with effective solutions to all problems is rather irritating. Once again you wow us with your skills and fabrication. Nothing new to you though I guess. I know everyone drools over your ..... Feces. Damn word filters. I can't tell you how many times people, including me, have wanted to come up with mounting brackets to swap the Alty with the A/C unit so that its higher up and out of the water. Perhaps that's something a Future Fabrication company could come up with to make mounting a breeze.... Ahem...... Nudge.

Just a thought... Does your back end sit up higher then your front? Perhaps its leaking from the rear main as stated, but the oil travels to the left side toward the front? Could very well just be the pan itself as stated and after wiping, I like precises idea with the powder.... I'm going to need to remember that for my own.

As stated..... no need to turn this into a pissing match. If you don't have Actual experience, then there is no need to comment since anything you say will be hearsay anyway. Even with charts, it's not accurate since it would depend a lot on the engine in the vehicle. A lot of engines can handle different weight loads without being overly taxed on fuel. Lets try and keep it from getting a bit too hostile.

That's what she said....

nice work all round. As to the fenders, here's a little piece to mull over.... The front fenders are easy enough to replace if you don't like the end result. The rear...... Well..... You know what Im sayin. I would never want to hack away at a part of the body that is so intensive to fix. Sometimes the Grass is greener on the other side of the fence, but you never notice the Pot holes until you get over there.

That's what we're here for.

Here's a link to my Vehicle thread. I have pictures of them loaded and Even their Part Numbers and Cost's I paid. Scroll down to the UCA's and after a few more pictures the info is listed. Good luck. Dowser's Link.

Rough Country was the brand. I paid $50.00 each UCA,the bushings/hardware, and shipping for a grand total of $126. and some change USD. Called them direct.

What was the Part number on that B&M cooler you bought? Was it 70274 the 29200 BTU cooler? Just curious. And How long did it take you start to finish would you say. Great work by the way and excellent write up.

Lots to find on this subject. was an easy search with google even. Here ya go.

About your parking brake issue, there are several things members have done. you can make brackets to extend the mounts that are on the body, or you could do other things like flip the rear axles. Here's 2 links to give you the full low down. MY1PATH's solution based off NissanNut's idea. NissanNut's Idea I have to agree with KiwiPete. The most common areas for damage on our rigs is our Rockers from coming down after going over a rock, and right behind the rear wheels after they come off of a rock. Those always get smashed in and some of us who have made aftermarket bumpers try and address these issues. Here's an example of Nige's bumper to help protect the area. That light is in just the right spot to either take damage from coming off a rock, or while trying to maneuver in the rocks and having yourself back up into one. And about the rear hooks, I'm also in agreement with Kiwi again, and I'll use the picture above to explain. See how Nige's Shackles are right on the outside of the bumper, that's because some situation you are not situated flat on the ground and your hooks would be pulling up on your Rigs ass end. For instance, if you were say in a ditch, and tried to get yourself out so your stuck as if you were going uphill, the ass end is down and if whoever is pulling you out is higher up when they go to pull you out, there will be a LOT of force subjected to the part of the strap is up against the bumper. You may not be into serious offroading, but you'd be surprised how things can happen sometimes.

Just out of curiosity, in what way would this be relevant? The width of the wheel would have nothing to do with the Diameter of the tire. You could put a size 29 or 37 tire on a 15x8 wheel provided the width of the tire wasn't too wide. Perhaps you meant something else, but this didn't sit right to me. *edit* Perhaps you're saying this in reference to rubbing on the fender/frame?

Also, you may want to reconsider a 15x10 wheel. A 15x8" wheel with 3.75 backspacing is right on the money and can easily accommodate a 33x12.5 tire down to tire pressures of 10-15 without blowing a bead. The Wheels are cheaper as well. My personal opinion, (what little its worth) is that a 15x10 wheel is too wide for our rigs. Just my Damn nice wheels and Tires though.

Wow... How retarded is that... Imagine having to do that. Like it's not freaking bad enough that you have to deal with the fact that someone stole you baby, then if they do find her after a while, you have to compete with others just to get it back...... man. talk about a F***ed up system. I like the sticker, but I'm thinking I'm going to try and get one of those electric fence things and try and get the WHOLE car wired up.

I detect about 60% James Earl Jones, mixed with a 40% James Brown. Sounds nice man. Great job.

My guess to why its written in reverse order is because the vehicle is an import and made originally with the RHD for the Japan market. So if that were the case, LR Would be the Farthest from the Master Cylinder. Perhaps some things got lost in translation for North American Manuals with LHD vehicles.....

Ya...... I'm gonna go ahead and say this is probably not helping MadManMike feel any better about his situation. That's a real shame man. I hope it comes back to you soon. It's happened before to other members here so don't give up hope.

Provide a step by step with a LOT of photos, and don't use words with more then 3 syllables when doing the write up. Include brand and part #'s, price break down and total cost. Do this or ye shall be BANISHED!

Any chance you can dress it up in some nice negligee for the next photo op. Preferably something see thru, lacey and in black would be great!

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say, And, don't really fit well in the same conversation. If it does end up being cheap for ya, break it down for others on here. Could be really useful to disprove people like me. Best of luck. (not to be taken like an asshat comment)

Sorry Tungsten but it has to be said. Jeff Foxworthy Joke, You know you're a Red Neck when you showcase your custom exhaust pipe on a tiger print rug. Thank You... Thank You.... I'll be here all week.