What was done to your truck this weekend?

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Rev_D21
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Belltech spindles?


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longtooth
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Reverend D wrote:Belltech spindles?
Yep
Then when putting them in new front pads/ rotors/ ball joints and repack the wheel bearings.

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in the process of relocating the battery...

...and debating wether or not to keep the power steering and a/c.

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demetrius wrote:in the process of relocating the battery...

...and debating wether or not to keep the power steering and a/c.
I wish my truck had those features.

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Rev_D21
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demetrius wrote:in the process of relocating the battery...

...and debating wether or not to keep the power steering and a/c.
Planning on doing a write up? I have a similar plan except it involves the spare tire.

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Rev_D21
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Cleaned the interior of my green 95. Also ordered a VDO Vision series oil PSI gauge since CB doesn't sell to people for orders less than $100. Also finished wiring the roof mounted spot lamps on my gray 96. While I was in there I swapped the gauge cluster to red LED bulbs. It looks pretty bad a**.

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Reverend D wrote:Cleaned the interior of my green 95. Also ordered a VDO Vision series oil PSI gauge since CB doesn't sell to people for orders less than $100. Also finished wiring the roof mounted spot lamps on my gray 96. While I was in there I swapped the gauge cluster to red LED bulbs. It looks pretty bad a**.
Mind sending me a parts list for that red LED swap? I have zero knowledge of wiring LEDs... I'm a bit intimidated with the resistors thing.

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Reverend D wrote:Cleaned the interior of my green 95. Also ordered a VDO Vision series oil PSI gauge since CB doesn't sell to people for orders less than $100. Also finished wiring the roof mounted spot lamps on my gray 96. While I was in there I swapped the gauge cluster to red LED bulbs. It looks pretty bad a**.
Thow some pics up!

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No real wiring needed, just pull out 5 194 bulbs and replace with 194 LED bulbs. To gain access to the cluster you have to remove the clam shell around the steering column, the lower dash and the black plastic piece surrounding the cluster. Take out the 4 screws holding the cluster to the dash, unplug the 4 connectors (they have locks on both sides so you have to squeeze them both at the same time) then locate the 5 194 bulbs holders. I'll get some pics tomorrow night, it raining right now.

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Mounted a tow bar to mine. It's getting dragged up to Colorado for a week of wheeling this coming weekend.

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Desert Rat wrote:It's getting dragged up to Colorado for a week of wheeling this coming weekend.
where at? if its close enough we might be able to meet up at some point

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ordered new coilovers for the rear, started at it for hours trying to figure out a game plan to straighten my frame, and started looking for a new welder.

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PEZi720 wrote:
Desert Rat wrote:It's getting dragged up to Colorado for a week of wheeling this coming weekend.
where at? if its close enough we might be able to meet up at some point
Going wheeling around Ouray-Siilverton-Teluride

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pejsa s-13 wrote:ordered new coilovers for the rear, started at it for hours trying to figure out a game plan to straighten my frame, and started looking for a new welder.
What happened to your frame?

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Reverend D wrote:
demetrius wrote:in the process of relocating the battery...

...and debating wether or not to keep the power steering and a/c.
Planning on doing a write up? I have a similar plan except it involves the spare tire.
for relocating the battery?

i guess i could, but i ran into a snag. the battery box i purchased won't fit behind the seat the way i want it to, so for now the battery is passenger floor. :facepalm:

when i get done, i'll write it up.

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longtooth wrote:
pejsa s-13 wrote:ordered new coilovers for the rear, started at it for hours trying to figure out a game plan to straighten my frame, and started looking for a new welder.
What happened to your frame?

abuse and sliding into crap, its twisted to the driverside bad!!! driver side rear is pushed down about 3.5 inches. im thinking its from the way the truck torques... clockwise

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