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Deleted a ton of wiring today. Both factory and p/o installed. Really starting to take shape now, all the computer wiring and connectors are out now.
Deleted a ton of wiring today. Both factory and p/o installed. Really starting to take shape now, all the computer wiring and connectors are out now.
Had her running today, got the cam broke in, took a quick shot up the dirt road, huge difference from before
That's a monster!
engine looks nice, how does it sound!?
I had steering issues with this truck since I've lifted it, very disappointed with the style of the lift but that is my fault for cheaping out with rough country, the first issues were the wimpy bolts and brackets for the pivot drop brackets, drilled out and half inch bolts and a bead of weld on the cross member fixed the moving pivot drop brackets. Next up was the radius arm drop brackets, they were twisting the frame rails inwards from the bottom and lowering the front cab mounts, so I spread the drop brackets back out about 2" so the frame rates are straight up and down again, and welded some square tubing between the brackets, here is a final pic of the cross brace installed, I still have to check driveshaft clearance yet.
Looking at your pic's I'm wondering if the other kits would have a cross member like you fabricated. It looks to me like a must, you can totally see how it would cause twisting issues on the frame without that support brace.
The old girl cleans up pretty good, also mounted and installed the 31" tires today. Pics tomorrow, customer it was dark when I was doing the tires
Your red interior brings back memories....
My ride is a 86 F-150 Lariet, 302 auto, completely stock. I am having a problem I hope one of you can answer. I bought it 3 mo. ago, replaced starter solenoid 2 mo. ago because starter wouldn't disengage. 2 weeks later, replaced starter, burned out. replaced solenoid again 2 weeks later, not disengaging, 2 days later same problem. this time also replaced starter ignition switch, and cleaned rod and lubricated. Same day, about 10 starts later, it did it again. I don't know what else to do. I am not a mechanic, just a tinkerer. any suggestions please??
I hope good ones!