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Looks good 👍. Glad to see it turned out to be a easy fix (no axle swapping)

Easy now. Your gonna spoil the old girl

Might be a good idea to drill a hole at the end of the crack to terminate it and prevent it from reappearing. But I'm not a body guy and can't say for sure your repair isnt just as good.

I have come to believe that a REM is just as important to a renix owner, as cruisers tips. If you have a renix both of these are a necessity to become familiar with.

Slide the rotor assembly back on the spindle. Install the nut with your fingers far enough it will hold threads. Pull out and down (kinda hard to describe the motion) as you do this you will feel the inner bearing bump against the nut. Now use the rotor as a "reverse slide hammer" by giving it a good yank. This will remove the inner seal and bearing.

Nice looking ride for sure. Definitely liking the color. Excellent choice.

My mistake. The second picture looked like it had failing clear coat on the hood. Edit: after a second look I was seeing the cloud reflection in the beautiful shiny paint. Amazing looking truck!!

A little time with the polisher can make that hood look way better, even with the clear coat fade....... I hit mine with a 800, then 1000 grit wet sand and some heavy compound and it made a world of difference just at that stage.

Looks good! I have a feeling this idea may make it's way to my truck.....

Subscribed and ready for updates. Would love to have an actual set of bucket belts with sleeves.

Tightening those bolts is not that bad. I'm sure it's well within the scope of your abilities. Surprised to see what appears to be a steel exhaust not of the stainless variety. You getting cheap at the end of the build? Lol

Might I add some of those may just need some attention like a grease job and some new boots. If the joint is still good definitely make sure they are well lubricated and sealed against water and debris.

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I have never considered donating to any forum (and I am on several across many topics), with this being the lone exception. We are truly a rare breed of people who have good enough taste to appreciate our trucks like we do. That and the fact that my truck would long ago gone to crap without the knowledge and help I have obtained from this group. I have no problems helping with Comanche club. I feel I owe more than I can give sometimes. I have been around here soaking up knowledge since the yahoo days. Not sure I could make enough money to pay all that back. COMACHE CLUB RULES!!!!!

I haven't gotten to watch all the videos but the ones I have were very enjoyable.

Easy boys, if we keep this up Pete will be looking at early retirement.....

I have seen the wipe on clear coat and have considered it. Do you think it would last? I'm just a bit apprehensive about trying it. I was told by a guy with a dozen or so Comanches, that If I want a truck for show tear it down and repaint. He said the down side to the show paint is not wanting to drive it for fear of it getting ruined. I still enjoy driving mine too much for fancy paint. Lol

Holy cow! Way more explanation than I expected, lol. If \when I do repaint I plan to keep the factory color for 2 reasons. 1. I really like the color. 2. I won't have to do jambs and firewall. Yes I'm lazy like that, lol. As of right now I just had plans to sand and "neutralize" the rust as best as possible. Like I said before I know I can't stop it, but am also aware that full bodywork and proper repairs will probably require several panels being replaced. My truck has been my daily for many years and it has the battle scars to show it. My bed is very heavily dented and the fender wells are gone, both doors show the fact that they too have lived their whole life in snow country. Front fenders are in decent shape but in my younger days I removed the air dam and cut them, something I now regret. This is why I'm not ready to tackle a complete repaint just yet. I love the patina of my truck but at the same time would like it to look "loved". I haven't started in on the rust spots yet, because it's the season to drive it not work on it, lol. I am after a slightly glossy look without complete body work I guess. Similar to what VGG does when he shine juices a patina job. But as mentioned, I might paint it one day so I would like to avoid the BLO. Again, thank you for the info and guidance. It won't get done tomorrow, but there is a long term plan on place that will use all of this info and more.

Any advice or tips from the body work knowledgeable among us would be welcome.

Sorry some of that is my fault for reading every new thread. Lol

First go at the polishing thing. Wow what a difference. I am definitely learning as I go here, but so far I'm happy with the results. Not sure the pics do it justice. Wishing I would have done this years ago when there was still a little paint on the hood. Guess it's like going bald, once the hair is gone it's too late for ponytail. Lol

Loose manifold bolts causing a intermittent vacuum leak can cause a surging or occasionally high idle.

Some day I would love to do a complete strip down and rebuild "tomahawk style". But that's a long ways off if it ever happens.