Dewey's 05 Edge Build & SAS
#431
Worked on the truk this weekend. Had to change the oil for the first time since I switched to synthetic. Used a WIX XP filter, Royal Purple 5w-20 and 12oz of a special engine life treatment that my dad is a distributor for. Some pretty good stuff too! Also took the time to repaint my flares. They lasted for over a year with the Krylon, but we're starting to look gray rather than black. Went with the he same Duplicolor Bed Armor spray I used on the bottom edge of the cab. Came out really good, just hope I can get at least another year out of them this time.
Also had a little extra time and decided to break out the welder and make a little something I have wanted for a while.
Total cost was $12 and that was for the clevis. Made it to stick out far enough to clear the valance and still be completely functional. Next weekend is the wife's turn as I get to figure out why her brake pedal is surging. So I get to turn all the rotors and fix her parking brake that hasn't worked since she bought the car over 2 years ago.
Also had a little extra time and decided to break out the welder and make a little something I have wanted for a while.
Total cost was $12 and that was for the clevis. Made it to stick out far enough to clear the valance and still be completely functional. Next weekend is the wife's turn as I get to figure out why her brake pedal is surging. So I get to turn all the rotors and fix her parking brake that hasn't worked since she bought the car over 2 years ago.
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#433
I can ask him what the cost is on if for you. The company is called ProOne lubricants. It's some scary good stuff. 1000x better than Lucas.
Also, I scuffed the Krylon with some 120grit and then rinsed it off. Let it dry and then wiped it with wax and grease remover. I'm loving the look of the finish on it.
Also, I scuffed the Krylon with some 120grit and then rinsed it off. Let it dry and then wiped it with wax and grease remover. I'm loving the look of the finish on it.
#438
Well got a little progress this weekend. Scrapped big ugly and got it out of the yard for good.
Got a whopping $169.20 and here is big ugly's final resting place.
Took the $169 and got myself a 2nd battery for the bed (3rd total) and made some busbars to connect them.
Used some 3/4" x 2" x 10.5" solid stock alumnium. This way makes hooking up my 1/0 wire a whole lot easier.
Now on to the pictures.
And the spare fits perfectly beside the batteries in the front corner.
Next thing will be to get the transmission in. It shipped late last week so maybe I will see it before next weekend.
Got a whopping $169.20 and here is big ugly's final resting place.
Took the $169 and got myself a 2nd battery for the bed (3rd total) and made some busbars to connect them.
Used some 3/4" x 2" x 10.5" solid stock alumnium. This way makes hooking up my 1/0 wire a whole lot easier.
Now on to the pictures.
And the spare fits perfectly beside the batteries in the front corner.
Next thing will be to get the transmission in. It shipped late last week so maybe I will see it before next weekend.
#439
Well got a little progress this weekend. Scrapped big ugly and got it out of the yard for good.
Got a whopping $169.20 and here is big ugly's final resting place.
Took the $169 and got myself a 2nd battery for the bed (3rd total) and made some busbars to connect them.
Used some 3/4" x 2" x 10.5" solid stock alumnium. This way makes hooking up my 1/0 wire a whole lot easier.
Now on to the pictures.
And the spare fits perfectly beside the batteries in the front corner.
Next thing will be to get the transmission back. It shipped late last week so maybe I will see it before next weekend.
Got a whopping $169.20 and here is big ugly's final resting place.
Took the $169 and got myself a 2nd battery for the bed (3rd total) and made some busbars to connect them.
Used some 3/4" x 2" x 10.5" solid stock alumnium. This way makes hooking up my 1/0 wire a whole lot easier.
Now on to the pictures.
And the spare fits perfectly beside the batteries in the front corner.
Next thing will be to get the transmission back. It shipped late last week so maybe I will see it before next weekend.
Last edited by Dewey; 09-04-2016 at 08:35 PM.
#440
I got a seemingly good surprise at work today, but then turned out to have created an even bigger headache.
Already got a hold of Smart Parts and they're covering shipping back and forth to make things right. Through this whole ordeal, I have been very impressed with the customer service these guys provide, but am a little upset about the issue with the synchro.
Already got a hold of Smart Parts and they're covering shipping back and forth to make things right. Through this whole ordeal, I have been very impressed with the customer service these guys provide, but am a little upset about the issue with the synchro.
#443
Thankfully. I complained about the fact that the paint was all scratched too and they said they'd repaint it and everything when they got it back.
Looking closely at it, I do believe they reused my oiler, but they cleaned up all the surface rust off the counters haft mine had and they definately put new synchros, just one decided to break.
Honestly, it'd probably be survivable the way it is, but after paying over a grand to get it rebuilt, I shouldn't have to deal with it. I'm just glad I noticed it before it came time to install it.
Honestly, it'd probably be survivable the way it is, but after paying over a grand to get it rebuilt, I shouldn't have to deal with it. I'm just glad I noticed it before it came time to install it.
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#447
I'm thinking I can run a stock 4x4 ranger shaft and use a conversion joint on the back initially, but main goal was to get the 9.25 installed with the trans. And then finish up the D44 and do that next, plus Shaun is buying my built 8.8 for his truck and it would be nice to get it under his whole he's down here.
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