Eagle_SX4 Posted August 8 Share Posted August 8 10 hours ago, Pete M said: I'm still trying to figure out how to properly support it underneath. the chain lock works great to prevent it from collapsing when bumped, but hardly strong enough to support any real weight. These shelves are very handy and you could use the same design on your tail gate shelf. https://www.harborfreight.com/folding-side-tray-for-4-drawer-tech-cart-slate-gray-72414.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 got the new joint installed. this press has more than paid for itself over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 the old arm was way overdo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 9 Author Share Posted August 9 and I finally got a chance to empty out the driver side rocker like I did the pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 14 minutes ago, Pete M said: and I finally got a chance to empty out the driver side rocker like I did the pass I hate the thought of emptying body panels that sound like maracas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 10 Author Share Posted August 10 yeah, it's been my plan for a while now to buy a clean body with a blown v6 and swap stuff over, but that's a heck of a project for a couple feet of rotted rockers that are covered by plastic anyways. especially now that the suspension and axles and doors have been replaced already. if you've never snapped a pic of your rig in a random parking lot... are you really driving the right rig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 did a proper test drive today. repairs seems to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 ok, so the thunk is still present, but only happens once in a while and only at start/stop but could be forwards or reverse. this is annoying. I heard a problem, found a legit problem that could cause that exact noise, fixed said problem, but the noise persists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 22 Author Share Posted August 22 got to drive home in proper limp mode today. according to the almighty internet, it appears one of the grounds in the engine bay is toast. all the things that went wrong ground to that spot. I'll look into it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted August 23 Share Posted August 23 Oh boy, what would Cruiser’s reaction be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 we all know he'd remind me politely that I should have cleaned that up years ago . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted 13 hours ago Author Share Posted 13 hours ago I do believe I've found the problem. that used to be a grounding bolt. rerouted the wires to a new location and we're back to where we were before. driveable, but not exactly impressively powerful. next up, I've ordered new air and fuel filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89 MJ Posted 10 hours ago Share Posted 10 hours ago Cruiser is rolling over in his grave seeing that . Glad you got it fixed though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted 9 hours ago Author Share Posted 9 hours ago indeed. I would have addressed it years ago except that all the other ground points have been fine and this one is especially buried. out of sight, out of mind and all that. exceptionally poor design here. it was covered by insulation and the harness and had a bunch of debris trapped around it. it was doomed on a rig that's seen salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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