Rdnck84_03
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Those type bushings are always a pain in the ars. I almost asked a couple days ago if you were planning to replace them.
James
James
"Tank" my 91 Crew Cab Dually
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Yeah. I probably should have removed them before painting but honestly I just didn't feel like it. I struggle enough staying motivated that it wasn't worth procrastinating
Don't tell the boss! Care package from Mr. Mathis is here!
Had a friend of mine turn me up some rollers so I can build a tube straightener. I think they turned out beautifully!
This is what two coats of the black cosmoline looks like on the frame. I'm very happy with it, it's exactly what I was hoping for!
The leaf spring hardware and the center pins showed up today. I have a few other things to finish up before I can get the springs put in though.
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Had a friend of mine turn me up some rollers so I can build a tube straightener. I think they turned out beautifully!
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This is what two coats of the black cosmoline looks like on the frame. I'm very happy with it, it's exactly what I was hoping for!
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The leaf spring hardware and the center pins showed up today. I have a few other things to finish up before I can get the springs put in though.
Originally I bought two rolls of this stuff
The plan was to use it between the leaves. I don't think the leaves on Tank have provisions for the tip pads. Having used the tip pads on these springs I didn't dare use this material in just the center where the old steel spacers were. I didn't like the thought of the plastic having the ability to flex as the springs flex. My fear was the plastic would eventually push out and allow slack in the leaf pack. Might have been paranoia but still, better having one less thing to worry about. I DID use it in the one spring that did not have tip pads. Having the load spread out along the whole leaf doesn't concern me as much as having just a concentrated load in the center.
This is what the old "isolators" in the center looked like. These are by far the worst two but still, they needed replaced with SOMETHING. I believe these two were likely between the springs with no tip isolators, as they would have had more load on them. The rest of the old ones weren't destroyed on the ends like these ones, just rusty.
So I asked the guys at work if they could cut me some more.....
Sorry for the fuzzy blurry picture. Made from 16ga Galvanneal sheet. I hit them quickly with some etching primer and flat black rustoleum.
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The plan was to use it between the leaves. I don't think the leaves on Tank have provisions for the tip pads. Having used the tip pads on these springs I didn't dare use this material in just the center where the old steel spacers were. I didn't like the thought of the plastic having the ability to flex as the springs flex. My fear was the plastic would eventually push out and allow slack in the leaf pack. Might have been paranoia but still, better having one less thing to worry about. I DID use it in the one spring that did not have tip pads. Having the load spread out along the whole leaf doesn't concern me as much as having just a concentrated load in the center.
This is what the old "isolators" in the center looked like. These are by far the worst two but still, they needed replaced with SOMETHING. I believe these two were likely between the springs with no tip isolators, as they would have had more load on them. The rest of the old ones weren't destroyed on the ends like these ones, just rusty.
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So I asked the guys at work if they could cut me some more.....
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Sorry for the fuzzy blurry picture. Made from 16ga Galvanneal sheet. I hit them quickly with some etching primer and flat black rustoleum.
I fought a little bit but they're in! Brand new poly bushings and bolts as well.
I went back over the center pin and any spots that looked abraded with some more flat black rustoleum. Just wanted to give them some kind of protection from the elements. I think I will have to grind down the center pin a little bit more before putting the overloads on. For future reference the center pins are 7/16 and 4" long pins are fine for this particular size pack. I bought the 6" just to be safe. You'd have to cut excess off either way but I think the 4" pins were slightly cheaper.
I may have to order another pack of M14 bolts for the rear and replace these. The place I bought these didn't have 130mm like stock and only had 140mm. They're a little too long and it might be an issue. The threads end very close to where the nut needs to go. I might just cut the ends off and run an extra washer, but I don't really want to because in my head an extra washer isn't the "correct" way to do it. Even though it won't make any difference.....
Please ignore the runs from the cosmoline I didn't coat the back yet because it was too close to the ground and some of it was laying in the grass!
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I went back over the center pin and any spots that looked abraded with some more flat black rustoleum. Just wanted to give them some kind of protection from the elements. I think I will have to grind down the center pin a little bit more before putting the overloads on. For future reference the center pins are 7/16 and 4" long pins are fine for this particular size pack. I bought the 6" just to be safe. You'd have to cut excess off either way but I think the 4" pins were slightly cheaper.
I may have to order another pack of M14 bolts for the rear and replace these. The place I bought these didn't have 130mm like stock and only had 140mm. They're a little too long and it might be an issue. The threads end very close to where the nut needs to go. I might just cut the ends off and run an extra washer, but I don't really want to because in my head an extra washer isn't the "correct" way to do it. Even though it won't make any difference.....
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Please ignore the runs from the cosmoline
I didn't coat the back yet because it was too close to the ground and some of it was laying in the grass!
I am very interested in seeing these pictures, kinda want to use a 6.0 filter instead of the Hypermax adapter for the stock intake.
Im aware of the high cost of the element, and that I damn sure don’t need a bigger intake on a stock Hypermax 7.3
Temporary rear axle is in! She's a roller!
It will eventually get the rear end that is currently under Tank unless I go through this axle and determine it's in better shape. As of right now there's something wrong. One of the wheels locks up. Might be in the brakes I don't know. I'll figure it out later.
I already went through the axle currently under Tank so everything is new. That said the old bearings had spun so if this housing is in better shape I may use this one and just go through it.
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It will eventually get the rear end that is currently under Tank unless I go through this axle and determine it's in better shape. As of right now there's something wrong. One of the wheels locks up. Might be in the brakes I don't know. I'll figure it out later.
I already went through the axle currently under Tank so everything is new. That said the old bearings had spun so if this housing is in better shape I may use this one and just go through it.
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
So as of right now, I guess it doesn't roll too far.
So as of right now, I guess it doesn't roll too far.
It rolls a little then skids before rolling some more
As the weather has allowed I've sprayed some more of the frame down. Today I finished installing the new hitch. I even decided to bevel the square washers so they'd fit flat along the inside of the frame instead of being angled. Hit them with cold galv for good measure.
I hit any spots that were scuffed and all the lower edges with more of the cosmoline. I made sure NOT to coat the bottom lip if the frame rail before putting the hitch on so as not to mess with the friction between the parts. After the locktite has had time to cure I'll spray everything else with the cosmoline nice and heavy.
Anyone know for sure what thread this hole in the rear of the frame is supposed to be? I'm kinda guessing either 9/16 or 5/8 but I'm not sure. The threads are full of zinc now so I have to figure out what size tap to run through it.
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I hit any spots that were scuffed and all the lower edges with more of the cosmoline. I made sure NOT to coat the bottom lip if the frame rail before putting the hitch on so as not to mess with the friction between the parts. After the locktite has had time to cure I'll spray everything else with the cosmoline nice and heavy.
Anyone know for sure what thread this hole in the rear of the frame is supposed to be? I'm kinda guessing either 9/16 or 5/8 but I'm not sure. The threads are full of zinc now so I have to figure out what size tap to run through it.
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IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
Isn't that a little like putting the cart before the horse?
Isn't that a little like putting the cart before the horse?
Yes and no. Much easier to do without the fuel tank in the way and better access with the bed off too. Last time I was laying upside down trying to see with chips coming down, this time I was just sitting next to it hahaha.
Rdnck84_03
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Hopefully your tank will go back in with the hitch installed.
I had to pull the hitch off of a 95 powerstroke to get the tank out. We fought it for over an hour trying to get it out before finally giving up and pulling the hitch.
James
It should. I have the same hitch on the other truck and have dropped the tank a few times. Only difference is this one will be the bigger 38gal tank going in.
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
Quote that and bookmark it. Those aren't that fun to install with no hitch there.
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