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Do I think you are dumb for making it a 2wd, yes. I am complamenting on your work and progress; trying to keep my other thoughts to myself
lol agree but it takes alot to do that and do it yourself
 
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Do I think you are dumb for making it a 2wd, yes. I am complamenting on your work and progress; trying to keep my other thoughts to myself
well technically its still 4wd minus the front differential...
 
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Originally Posted by Captain Obvious
well technically its still 4wd minus the front differential...
and the fact that the frame will NEVER be able to have the stock 4wd setup.
 
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tcase is still bolted up correct?

that crossmember was on the frame?

i dunno if you mentioned it on the other pages but i havent been following..just lookin at the pics.. (:
 
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Originally Posted by HighRollerII
tcase is still bolted up correct?

that crossmember was on the frame?
what crossmember? The t-case is bolted to the transmission and free-hangs. Transmission crossmembers are the same 2wd to 4wd.
 
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Originally Posted by lifted97ranger
and the fact that the frame will NEVER be able to have the stock 4wd setup.
who likes stock anyways...haha
 
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April 25th 2008
Flipped Rear Hangers
Attempted brake bleed (need one of the bottle things)
Reconnected Steering
Installed New Brake Drums


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Now i cant get the brake bleeder on the driverside rear to come out and its beyond stripped...what do i need to do?
 
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Cut that BEYOTCH off!

Brenton
 
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buy a new wheel cylinder, they are cheap.
 
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buy a new wheel cylinder, they are cheap.
think im going to hit up a junkyard today and get some other stuff while im there
 
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think im going to hit up a junkyard today and get some other stuff while im there
you must be one of their best customers
 
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Originally Posted by l2en
you must be one of their best customers
just got back and i got my wheel cylinder for free..hehe and i got free center caps for my hoof rims...haha
 
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why would you buy a used wheel cylinder, they are only ~$12.

to each their own i guess.
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
why would you buy a used wheel cylinder, they are only ~$12.

to each their own i guess.


yeah, did you read where he said he got it for free?
 
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It's finally going to come together. Nice project, Tinki Winki :)
 
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yeah, did you read where he said he got it for free?
LOL!!
 
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Originally Posted by ScottG
yeah, did you read where he said he got it for free?
i would rather buy a new one so i know that its not going to end up going bad in a few months.

anyways, like i said, to each their own.
 
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i dont know what you do for a living but has it ever crossed your mind to become a mechanic?
 
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being a mechanic sucks, i would rather stick with heating and cooling like he currently does.
 
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Replaced Bad Wheel Cylinder
Bleed the brakes
Tranny Full of Fluid
Got Center Caps For Free!
Installed Custom Cinderblock Seat
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Cinder Block FTW!
 
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Originally Posted by 5speedin2.3
i would rather buy a new one so i know that its not going to end up going bad in a few months.

anyways, like i said, to each their own.
it came off a rear end with only 18000 miles...i dont care where it comes from as long as it works...hell most of the parts i get for my truck are junkyard parts...the egr sensor i replaced a year ago i got from there..the throttle position sensor i got 2 years ago...so if i buy a caliper or brake cylinder from there and it works fine i will use it...
 
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Originally Posted by Jimmeh
It's finally going to come together. Nice project, Tinki Winki :)
thanks man...lol
 
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lol only a redneck...

sorry man, i cant help but laugh, you dont see many people crusin around in their own yard with a half assembled truck
 
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