TRUXterra Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 New Magnaflow muffler & 2 inlet pipes (from cats to muffler) installed today. So much quieter than before as I can actually hear myself think, which may or may not be a good thing at times :P Now onto the rest of my Spring maintenance...and the list is not short. This weekend: Replace 3 u-joints (parts in hand). Will do this weekend, but have to drop 3 of the 5 skids to do it. Fingers crossed when removing 4 year old rusted bolts :censored: Replace Front & Rear diff oil (this weekend) On a date in the near future, when all parts arrive: Replace spherical bearings in the coliovers (parts on order) Replace driver's side front wheel bearing assembly (part on order) Replace front sway bar bushings (parts in hand but will install with the above) Replace front driver's axle (threads stripped so the stub was cut. The nut was welded to the shaft to keep it in place. Have to cut to install the new hub) Install 1" lift spacers on top of coilovers (in box since last year) Later in the summer, during vaca likely: Install 2" body lift (in box since last year) Build sliders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 With the help of Scott T got the new fuel sending unit put back into the truck - works great again and my CEL has gone out! Old one was swiss cheese from corrosion - literally could see daylight going through it when we pulled it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 The H2 is conspiring against me - broke down on the way home this evening in Burnside, in rush hour, just outside the Ford dealership. I believe one of the fittings we used on the new sending unit failed. Engine suddenly died and when trying to crank over / prime pump it just sprayed fuel everywhere - go go magic flat deck. Looks like I'm ordering a whole new fuel line for the top of the tank... it's all slithered around the top of the tank from the sending unit to the front of the tank where it connects to the standard fuel line going down the rail. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 That sucks but it's just trying to tell you to buy a ford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 That sucks but it's just trying to tell you to buy a ford. lol But Ford didn't make anything like the Hummer did they? Compensation for a small appendage maybe? I'm one to talk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 I've several projects unfinished on the Suburban but I usually don't post them until I finish them and have pics, so I don't get slammed on the board here! lol Last night I fnished fitting and painting my new Borgeson steering shaft (hanging and drying now), and worked on the new battery hold down brackets some more. And the utility trailer I was supposed to finish last weekend but there was the BIG search. I started the trailer the weekend before and got interrupted by an overnight search. Then had to wash the ATV the next day. I also worked on these things two nights ago! Also last fall I installed new body mounts that aren't quite finished so I haven't posted those pics yet either! Sheesh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 i worked on my skid plates yesterday and today for a couple hours. i m waiting to receive the bolts from toyota wednesday to finish the front ones. it's even gonna protect my rad and coolant hoses. i forgot my camera and probably will only post pics when they're completed. as soon as the front end is done, i m cutting my body mounts to fit 285-75-17 toyo open country MT and then will build rear diff guard, lower control arm guard, etc. my breather kit is installed but i have to fab a bracket to finalize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 What the hell no pix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 i want to show the work when completed, i ran out of flux core wire today, i will get a tank next week and switch to a gas setup. im not really the type of guy who takes a bunch of pics while doing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjoecanadian Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I start working on my truck and and the last thing I think of is to take pictures of the work being done. I have it rolling again and hope I can get a drive shaft next time I am home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted June 7, 2014 Report Share Posted June 7, 2014 I didn't bother with pictures of doing the latest boost on my Jeep, just the results B) . It's already been done twice in my thread, no need of progress on the third time. It would be different if I was doing something major, like a long arm upgrade or something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Started the X maintenance. Removed 2 of 3 skids. Sheared 6 of 8 nut/bolt points and 2 bolts that go into OEM retaining nuts. The latter 2 will have to be drilled & tapped, but the others can be replaced at a hardware store. Tomorrow will be the last skid removal & then to remove the front drive shaft. I tried a couple plans today to remove the front most diff/shaft connection, but I'm going to need a crowfoot socket to get to the nut. Thank-you Nissan for placing a cross-member directly under this flange (FML). The working area is extremely tight in this area. I've planned/mapped this to be able to drive it while completing the long list, but I won't be on a trail for at least 3 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Put my decal on today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted June 8, 2014 Report Share Posted June 8, 2014 Started the X maintenance. Removed 2 of 3 skids. Sheared 6 of 8 nut/bolt points and 2 bolts that go into OEM retaining nuts. The latter 2 will have to be drilled & tapped, but the others can be replaced at a hardware store. Tomorrow will be the last skid removal & then to remove the front drive shaft. I tried a couple plans today to remove the front most diff/shaft connection, but I'm going to need a crowfoot socket to get to the nut. Thank-you Nissan for placing a cross-member directly under this flange (FML). The working area is extremely tight in this area. I've planned/mapped this to be able to drive it while completing the long list, but I won't be on a trail for at least 3 weeks. I went through something similar with my skids recently except one of the welded nuts up inside the crossmember broke off, now I have a terrible clunk over bumps :( lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 Fixed the gas line (again). The quick connect on the sending unit came right off - not sure if it's a bad fitting or a bad install... time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Glad it was fixed, does this mean you didn't need the full length of line? Or still had to replace the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted June 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Glad it was fixed, does this mean you didn't need the full length of line? Or still had to replace the line? For now the repaired line is on the truck, but the full OEM line is still on order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 Excellent, just had to fix the fitting then. Hopefully this resolves it and you can cancel the new line lol, or have it for an in case situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I installed my "hot air" intake last night, and started to mock up a heat shield for it. Not sure when I'll get it finished though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Changed the front & rear diff oil (man Royal Purple is $$) Front oil looked great, the rear was black. Nothing of concern on the drain magnets though. Removed the front drive shaft (man those nuts were tight) & replaced the u-joints. The old ones came out fairly easily and I only had to re-align the needles on 1 new cap during the install. The old ones were not in the best of shape (as you can see) and were the cause of my vibrations. Tomorrow, rain or not, the front drive shaft is going back on & the rear is coming off to replace the joint as well. Also going to drill & tap the 2 OEM mounts for the skids when the bolts sheared. Then the waiting game until the rest of the parts come in (hub bearing, coilover bearings); fingers-crossed for next weekend. I wasn't going to paint the skids again, but if all the parts are not in next weekend, I likely will hit them with a rattle can of some brand ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi think I seen you going last night dev! Caught the sticker at the last moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi think I seen you going last night dev! Caught the sticker at the last moment Might not have been me...I don't have a single sticker on the X. I did have to make a quick run into work around 7PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Does my daily driver count as my rig? It is AWD with a 4WD lockout! Last Sunday(?) I had to paint the driver's seat front legs on my Rogue for the second time. The first time both front seats were done under warranty. Remember, this vehicle still has less than 100k on it! More to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 Okay, the real 4X4 rig. Decided to upgrade the steering shaft on my 30 yr old rig! Steering and brakes are more important than HP and Tires, right? Borgeson steering shaft with needle bearing U-joints, not rag joints. This was over the last couple weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted June 14, 2014 Report Share Posted June 14, 2014 After the driver's side battery jumping out of the tray twice over the past 10 years, time to bolt it down more securely. To be fair, that auxiliary tray was designed for dual battery diesels and it probably wasn't the correct size for my battery. No matter, it is fixed properly this time! And parts we had kicking around. I also did the passenger side main battery, bit of preventive measures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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