What have you done to your rig today?

[CardinalFJ60]

Given the 40 some 12v love and maintenance. Changed out frozen heater valve (warm pull knob is next) as well as Adding rack lighting and interior lights interior lighting Should be done tonight. I used these suuuuuper small adhesive LEDs. You can see the little white squares in the photos.

 

[Inukshuk]

I used these suuuuuper small adhesive LEDs. You can see the little white squares in the photos.

Where do you get those?

I took the snow tires off the 100 yesterday and changed the front brake pads.
Wednesday night I finished reassembly of the driver's side front knuckle.

 

[CardinalFJ60]

I'm pretty sure I got them from Superbirght LEDs. they've been in the garage for a long time. I'll see if I can find them. When I get the switch wired, I'll show "after" pics. they are really bright for their size.

they are like these: https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/led-wired-bolts/little-dot-smd-led-accent-light/639/

 

[Corbet]

10 years of neglect with my spare tire carrier spindle bearings. Took a torch and plenty of hammer time to get the lower bearing race off.

And the boy loves changing tires. So he helped mount up the summer M/T’s

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Got the motor out finally.

 

[Stuckinthe80s]

Isn’t it crazy that when it’s all done you will have an overall weight reduction and twice the ponies?!?!?

 

[J1000]

Got the motor out finally.

 

[ccslider]

Working on swapping in spare transmission and rebuilt transfer case.

Hit a snag while changing rear main seal. Need a speedi sleeve.

 

[Inukshuk]

Hit a snag while changing rear main seal. Need a speedi sleeve.

Bummer. What is it that we are seeing at the rear main pictured?

 

[rover67]

Working on swapping in spare transmission and rebuilt transfer case.

Hit a snag while changing rear main seal. Need a speedi sleeve.

Looks decent to me... if that groove is what yer seein’

 

[rover67]

Isn’t it crazy that when it’s all done you will have an overall weight reduction and twice the ponies?!?!?

Money. And hearin’ that 5.3 at 6 k at the pass is gonna put a smile on yer face every time. You may consider a vette cam used off eBay and a set of pushrods and springs from comp cams or somewhere so you can rip on it with zero F’s given. You’ll want to trust me.

 

[rover67]

10 years of neglect with my spare tire carrier spindle bearings. Took a torch and plenty of hammer time to get the lower bearing race off.

And the boy loves changing tires. So he helped mount up the summer M/T’s

There’s a jack stand under there somewhere I’m sure.... right?

And holy crap those spindle bearings!

 

[ccslider]

Bummer. What is it that we are seeing at the rear main pictured?

It's a groove the same way your axle shafts get them.

Looks decent to me... if that groove is what yer seein’

I can feel it with my finger nail. I'm reading it's hard to find a speedi sleeve so I'll just put the seal in a different position.

 

[ccslider]

Got the motor out finally.

Amazing you did that with no leveler!

 

[rover67]

It's a groove the same way your axle shafts get them.


I can feel it with my finger nail. I'm reading it's hard to find a speedi sleeve so I'll just put the seal in a different position.

Yeah I wouldnt worry much about it but that's me. Looks pretty dang good.

 

[CardinalFJ60]

Given the 40 some 12v love and maintenance. Changed out frozen heater valve (warm pull knob is next) as well as Adding rack lighting and interior lights interior lighting Should be done tonight. I used these suuuuuper small adhesive LEDs. You can see the little white squares in the photos.

After...and yes, they are two different light temperatures. I ain’t gonna sweat it

 

[Stuckinthe80s]

After...and yes, they are two different light temperatures. I ain’t gonna sweat it

Nice! Those look really good!

And as nonchalant as I am about nearly everything on my truck, the different lights would drive me batty. Not passing judgement, I'm just sayin...

 

[Notyourmomslx450]

Amazing you did that with no leveler!

Never really used one before. They are nice to have, but l’ve never felt like I needed one.

 

[DomOfTheDead]

Finally finished up my rear bumper fab project. Added rear overhang protection on the sides and tied it in to the frame in front of the spring hanger. Final clean up and painted. It's not my favorite thing i have built, lots of issues with my welder and tube bender, but it will work for now.

 

[J1000]

I've gone from having no winches to having a surplus! I got an Apex 12000 winch installed on my LX and picked up a Warn 8000lbs from a member on here that was just a pile of parts in a box. I reassembled it with new Valvoline grease and used silicone RTV to waterproof it and then painted it with some rubberized bed liner to keep it looking good.

Can't decide if I want to sell the Warn or get a receiver winch mount and keep it "just in case." Has anyone had experience with a receiver mounted winch and 4x4ing? Is it useful?