FirstGenFreak
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The news here is saying that Australia has pretty much stopped the VID in its tracks.
From June 1 we are allowed to go and stay places overnight as long as they have their own toilet. Pubs/bars/restaurants are opening for max 20 patrons for FOOD only - you can't go and have a beer but you can order a meal and have a drink with it, but they need to have contact details recorded in case there is another outbreak. Life is pretty close to normal for most of us.-
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I'd love to do that on mine, disc rear axles are rocking-horse poo here in Australia.
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Everyone has a favorite tire, so this can be a can of worms!
I've had a good run from Maxxis Buckshot/Bighorns but they do have thin sidewalls. Best of the cheaper brands.
My last set I bought were the Toyo R/Ts and these are a ripper tire. Halfway between an All-Terrain and a Mud Tyre. -
If you are gentle and localize your pulling force around each clip, they are no problem to remove and replace 100 times. I've Had mine out 5 or 6 times.
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That's what I have done in the past and will be doing to my current truck. You'll need longer travel shocks too.
My personal experience is that If you don't beat your rig to crap on the rough stuff it will last okay.
Using OEM or good quality Japanese (like TRW or 555) suspension parts where possible helps with longevity.
Also get yourself an idler arm brace.
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Correct, you can get away with factory brake hoses on a suspension lift if you keep it to around 2". I'd go that way personally, although I prefer the superlift UCAs over the 4x4parts version (plenty of threads discussing that on here).
Because you're not altering the relationship between the body and the frame this way, you don't have to mess with your bumper mounts. You're also adding the clearance at the lowest point. (bottom of frame/transfer case). Body lifts are really only adding value if you need more tyre clearance.Good luck with it!
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Yes if it is a body lift. May need to drop your radiator too, depending on engine and fan combination on your car.
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We've had our restrictions eased insofar as we are allowed to have up to 5 visitors in our home now, as long as they are family and friends (who else would you let in anyway??!). We are also allowed back out to do recreational activities (including hiking, fishing etc) in groups up to 10 as long as we maintain distancing. No overnight camping yet. And we are allowed to go for a drive and most importantly I can ride my Harley places other than work now haha. Our pubs and restaurants are still closed.
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Very nice!
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7 hours ago, Dozzerwd21 said:
Yes, Ruiz foods here in Dinuba Ca one of the largest frozen burrito factory was in the news. Employees have tested positive for covid-19, but they still are continuing to operate.
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That's ridiculous! Who eats a frozen burrito haha!
We had a breakout at a meat processing plant locally, they shut the place down for 14 days.-
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Very nice (for a 4 door :P)
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4x4parts.com carry their own UCAs and the superlift parts. I'm a fan of the superlift.
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Spray carb cleaner or starting fluid around every hose connection and gasket joint in the intake system.
When you hit the offending spot you'll notice a change in engine RPM and maybe even a puff of smoke.
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Spray foam will just collect and store moisture.
My proven method is to spray first with a rust convertor, which neutralizes rust (and it will form almost instantly on an exposed weld) and then irrigate the area with either Lanolin or Fish Oil.
Also, use some seam sealer to fill the gap where the wheelarch meets the sill, do it before you spray the colour and it will look nice.
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It will except the rear shocks and shackles. This kit is to suit a pickup - they run leaf springs in rear. Not sure on your sport mode.
Probably cheaper to go and buy a set of UCAs, shocks and source some secondhand jeep springs for the rear. .-
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Repaired the guard today, cut the section out of the D21 2wd at the wreckers
For those that didn't know, the 2wds have smaller wheelarches which means the bottom of the guard is about 1" wider
- last time I did this repair I just cut straight across above the lower bodyline and welded the whole bottom on. In this case I had to section it down.
Welded in, light skim of filler and a coat of generic rattlecan white...
Now it's ready to go back on the car next time I'm up at the property, which will be after lockdown at this point.
I'm pretty happy with it.Till next time stay safe out there
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I use postimages.org.... Photobucket is no good unless you pay.
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Removed the drivers guard to do a rust repair, a bit worse than I originally thought but this is the only rust in the entire car, so I can live with it!
Found a 2wd D21 king cab at my local wreckers (interestingly I very nearly bought this car about 4 months ago, now I've got a few bits off it for the WD.)Snipped the bottom off the RH guard to help in my repairs, should get the repair done over the weekend.
More small, slow updates soon
Stay safe and healthy
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44 minutes ago, Natjon said:
I've been meaning to join for a while just haven't got to it until now. I drive a 1991 xe with 220000 HARD miles. You guys might hate me for this but I beat that little truck in the desert and it's taken every bit. The only problems it has given me so far where really simple and common (such as exhaust studs). Overall I love that truck and I'm considering being nicer to it. I hope to learn more about my rig and get to help others if I can. Thanks
Welcome, love the a**finder badge haha
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With your Tacho, also check the needle hasn't drooped and touching the face of the gauge. Been through that a bunch of times (At least here in the Hot Aussie climate).
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Replaced fuel sender/pickup unit, blew all the varnish out of the fuel lines.
Fitted a new carb, new fuel hoses front-to-back.
Fired straight up and with the timing adjusted idles like a swiss watch.
Pulled the driver's front guard ready for rust repair.
Will drop pics in later
Stay safe all.
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Most idling problems I have come across have either been a vacuum leak or a dodgy EGR valve.
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Keeping the white doors? Just screams for a Sherriff star on the door and some sirens haha
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Not specifically but I have had a good run out of their shocks in general (A-Body Mopar) if that is any help.
Corona Lockdown in your area?
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I am noticing people get really complacent here especially in places like supermarkets, it seems as soon as the news reports slow down and things begin to open up, people forget.
I think I'll be social distancing the rest of my life personally haha.
Traffic is back and people are driving like knuckleheads again. I will add that the police are out in force and pulling over people for any reason.
They have a lot of missed revenue to catch up on and a stimulus package to pay back.