FirstGenFreak Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'd love to do that on mine, disc rear axles are rocking-horse poo here in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Easiest way to go to disc brakes in my opinion is to just swap the whole axle assembly. My local salvage yards sell complete axle assemblies for about $75, so just makes sense to me. Also need the master cylinder and park brake cables, but for less than $200, a simple and inexpensive way to upgrade the brakes. Unfortunately my only option is to piece it all together. I've never seen an LE or even a wd21 with rear discs in my area. I guess I could ship one in but I'd like to find a local one to make sure I get everything I need for it.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 If you were close I'd sell you the 4.63 disc rear end out of my parts truck. It even had new pads/rotors/calipers shortly before I parked it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, adamzan said: If you were close I'd sell you the 4.63 disc rear end out of my parts truck. It even had new pads/rotors/calipers shortly before I parked it! Where are you located? I'm located in Eastern NC 28557 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Got my ac working today and my rear brake line replaced so I'm back on the road Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Got all my trailing arm bushings replaced. The upper link bushings popped out with a rubber mallet of all things...Also I found a kit on ebay for all 8 for about $80 if anyone else is about to do this. Got them in 3 days and they're much beefier looking than what was in mine originally.Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 The original ones would have looked like that when they were new 30 years ago I'm in Ontario Canada, probably not worth the shipping lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 The original ones would have looked like that when they were new 30 years ago I'm in Ontario Canada, probably not worth the shipping lolIt's amazing how much different it rides with those bushings replaced. Theres still play in the steering box but over all it's much more predictable when on the road now since the back isn't going in an opposing direction through a dip or bumpSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 That job is next on the list for mine. I replaced the ones in my old truck with polyurethane ones but it made the ride harsh. I'll be going with rubber this go-round. Right now the rear end wobbles when you shift gears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 That's what mine started doing you could dump the clutch from an idle and the axle would shift a good inch or so.Do you think it would be a good idea to replace the panhard bar bushings as well? It's just those 2 spots and every single bushing will have been replaced lolSent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onespiritbrain Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Ahhh, finally no more clunking up front! F’n sway bar bushings were the culprit. I thought it was an incorrectly installed passenger strut (actually that’s probably still true...) No more avoiding rough road stuff on the passenger side and I can finally just drive the damn thing. Now if I can get slop out of the steering I’ll be golden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Nice! Must be a relief. What I've done to track down steering slop is to have someone hold the steering shaft with vise grips while I try to wiggle the wheel, then work downstream until the slop shows itself. A friend and I used this method to diagnose his S10 with a worn-out joint in the tilt column (which looks like it'll be a right pain to replace). If it's tight up to the rack, check the rack bushings. Also check the rack mounts, common R50 issue from what I've read. Went out on my dad's Tundra too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onespiritbrain Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) I have actually done that. Its response to turning the steering wheel is instant all the way to the tires. I can actually feel a little bit of a response inside the slop when I’m driving, it’s almost like the 1/2-1 inch slop makes my vehicle lean/tilt up/down but doesn’t change the trajectory of travel. I end up with variations in the pitch of the road requiring back and forth changes in steering wheel position. I mean the same thing happens in any vehicle but I end up moving the steering wheel 2-3 inches back and forth to drive in a straight line instead of 1/4-1/2 inch adjustments. I have new: control arms w/ bushings sway bar bushings sway bar end links struts rack and pinion bushings tie rods ends inner and outer ball joints Edited June 13, 2020 by onespiritbrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enri330r Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) paint corners of rear bumper in my 97 final result! Edited June 14, 2020 by Enri330r 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 That thing is great shape! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjackson2 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 On 6/6/2020 at 10:44 AM, RCWD21 said: Got all my trailing arm bushings replaced. The upper link bushings popped out with a rubber mallet of all things... Also I found a kit on ebay for all 8 for about $80 if anyone else is about to do this. Got them in 3 days and they're much beefier looking than what was in mine originally. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk You pounded out the old bushings with a rubber mallet? And I’d love a link to the bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCWD21 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 You pounded out the old bushings with a rubber mallet? And I’d love a link to the bushings Yea, the rubber was so bad the inner sections popped right out.And here's a link:https://www.ebay.com/itm/172769763848Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaQX402 Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Today I changed oil, added a rack guard, serviced the transmission, transfer case, and diffs. Installed new blower motor, cabin air filters, and fuel filter. And I made a missing link; 1-1/4" solid stock with 1/4" tabs, need to do little grinding and drill the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustFlames Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Finally got my diff back from the shop all new bearings and races, also the speed sleeve was worn. I installed most of it today just working on my old backing plates, since they are impossible to find, plus I can never justify the shipping. Lots of patience and looking back in my photos. I also re loomed the speedo cable with some braided stuff. Next project is doing the braided loom to the entire engine harness, lots of connections and fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstGenFreak Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Man that is looking real nice, no messin' around there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you like blue! Hopefully the frame's getting some attention too, that second to last picture reminds me of my '95. Yesterday I pulled all the junk out of the back of mine and had a go at cleaning the manky carpet. It didn't come out looking like new, but doesn't look like I slaughtered a pig on it anymore, so that's an improvement. Then I started looking at the ammo can console I made a while ago and never got around to painting, and decided to upholster the thing. Apart from the vinyl being way too light and the squishy foam making it feel like Grandma's toilet seat, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Oh, and I picked up little pieces of blue plastic from pretty much everywhere after leaving a lighter on the dashboard in direct sunlight and 105° heat. Pro tip, don't do that. They explode. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 A couple weeks ago I was able to strip down an R50 bought as a parts truck that was headed off to the JY that afternoon. Since I expect to have my truck another 10-15 years, some of this will be replacement parts if needed. I plan to use some of the trim pieces to experiment on where & how to place mounts & to attempt to reclaim some of wasted space in the body walls. Finally, it was a great opportunity to just dissect the interior & see what was under everything. I took a ton of reference photos for the future. You can imagine how excited my wife was when I came home.... 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawairish Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 4 hours ago, RainGoat said: A couple weeks ago I was able to strip down an R50 bought as a parts truck that was headed off to the JY that afternoon. Since I expect to have my truck another 10-15 years, some of this will be replacement parts if needed. I plan to use some of the trim pieces to experiment on where & how to place mounts & to attempt to reclaim some of wasted space in the body walls. Finally, it was a great opportunity to just dissect the interior & see what was under everything. I took a ton of reference photos for the future. You can imagine how excited my wife was when I came home.... Ha! I didn't know you pulled THAT much...that's awesome. Swap meet at your place! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Nice haul! You can never have too many spares. I saved a bunch off my '95 but often wish I'd grabbed more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainGoat Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 The funny thing is that I actually don’t need any of it. Figuring out how to store it is a bit of a task. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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