'87 Pioneer Longbed

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41 minutes ago, Pete M said:

 

totally normal for tires to chirp a bit when doing tight turns in AWD    there's only so much that the t-case can give to balance the system before the tires will inevitably bind.

Thanks for the info. I will just drive it and not worry about right now.

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Got started on the bumper build. The center section is fully welded on the outside still need to finish the inside and the sides. Also relocated my horns up and out the way.

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Got the ends welded on today and some grinding done.

There are a few seems I will go over again but it is fully assembled.

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Decided to go with the bushwacker pocket flares. Got the front ones installed today.

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Got some new tires. 285/70r17.  They fit well with the bushwacker flares.

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Picked up a used Warn M8000 winch and got it installed in my new bumper. Mounted the solenoid box under the hood. Got it wired up and running. Also replaced the steel cable with synthetic line.

 

The only thing I don't like very much is how close the wires are to the mechanical fan. I need to make something to go over those wires. The bumper will be powder coated soon.

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Replumbed the entire brake system. I used a dual diaphragm booster and master cylinder from a 98 XJ. New Wilwood distribution block with adjustable proptioning valve for the rear. Along with all new lines front to back.

 

The master cylinder bolts right in place but the booster pushrod is too long. I cut out about 3/4" and welded it back together. The final length of the pushrod from the mounting surface should be 4-7/8" for stock pedal height.

 

I am using the brake light switch built into the distribution block. So far it does the job. I might change that up and use a 95 XJ brake light switch later.

 

Now the brakes are more than just a suggestion and actually function as they are supposed to. The old distribution block was clogged up with corrosion. I am surprised I had any brakes at all.