sar4x4 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 Nice looking shackles on that Zuk! On the other hand, hard for those shocks to be effective at those angles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 3 hours ago, jay said: I bought a gas tank to replace the dented up, rusty, leaking tank. Before I install the tank, I definitely need a gas tank skid as my current tank has taken a severe beating by me landing on it and scraping it over rocks! I have an oem skid, but it's thin and rotten. I can't justify $400 to buy a pre-made skid, so I bought $50 of 3/16 sheet and flat stock, and I plan on copying an existing commercial design. With a grinder and a welder, you'll save yourself $325, allowing for $25 in electricity, welding electrodes, cutting discs, acetylene, and paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Made a start on the 3/16" gas tank skid on my newly acquired manly workbench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Need some opinions....full sides, short sides or gussets ? Somebody suggested 1 inch sq tube all the sides, which I'm leaning towards. I'm concerned about it holding in the mud and vegetation. I'll drill a couple of big holes for drainage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 At least part sides. Dave and I were reminiscing on Saturday about when I slid sideways and drove something through the side of my gas tank. My skid is only for skidding forward and backwards, not sideways! Possibly drill more smaller holes, and fewer bigger holes. Else something might poke up through a hole! I have about 3 1" diameter holes, iirc. If you put sides on the skid plate, don't put them right to the bottom plate. Again allowing for drainage! I flush water across the top of my bottom plate once in a while, to keep from holding moist dirt against the tank and rusting it out. Just some thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 AH, I hadn't considered a sideways attack!! I'm still on the fence. We had our 4th basement flood (this year) last night, so it's unlikely I'll be working in it again until after Christmas.....time to ponder LOL Here's what somebody sent me for an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 More drain holes along the bottom of the side plates where it meets the bottom plate. Yes, they will let more goop in, but they will be the best way to get goop out! Goop will always get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted December 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 aww I know all about goop accumulating where it shouldn't/couldn't LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 I had similar sand in my Bushwhacker flares when I took them off to paint the truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2018 After struggling with audio send and receive issues with my old Uniden PRO505XL that I accidentally power washed, I spent some Christmas Amazon vouchers on a new CB. I poured over the reviews for the awesome Cobra 29's and a few other well known models. I was almost about to go all-in on a SSB rig, but I decided I'd never use those sideband features. I decided to go with the Uniden PRO520XL, as its an inexpensive, super robust package, has a small footprint and a couple of extra features my 505 didn't have, like ANL (Auto Noise Limiter) and RF Gain. So far I'm really pleased with it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Last of the Christmas Amazon vouchers spent. I'm not sure if I'm going to use the mount, or install them in the fake air vents...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2018 Got around to making some progress on the gas tank skid. I just need to finish painting it, and paint the tank. Then there'll be a couple of fitment issues I'm sure....it's pretty close to a rear shock, so a little grinding may be required. Before I fit it, I'll need to replace a rear brake hard line, as it got trapped between the axle housing and the frame...it's squished flat LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Decided to paint the new tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89runner Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Looking like the zuk will be ready for the weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Hey Paul...um maybe. I saw ur rig at Andre's yesterday....is it going to be ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89runner Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Got the new inspection today. All good to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Nice!! Tank's all done and in - I'm wheeling on Saturday WOOT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89runner Posted April 19, 2018 Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2018 Thanks I have 2 concerns with it; 1. I hope the shitty mounting brackets hold up to the extra weight 2. the ebrake 'T' is tight up against the skid and axle. I might have to shave it a little - I'm going to disconnect it for now...I doesn't do much anyways lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomWood Posted April 20, 2018 Report Share Posted April 20, 2018 Looks good, and sounds like two issues you are skilled enough to fix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 Had an electrical issue on the club run - the relay powering the ECM and other 'key 'on' accessories melted! I'd noticed the battery voltage was running 14v, then a solid 12v for a while, then back up to 14v. So I stripped all of the accessories out of the Zuk and found a wire that had some conductor showing near the firewall. I think that was most likely the source of the power draw. Also, started prepping the Zuk for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunet-Hemi Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 42 minutes ago, jay said: Also, started prepping the Zuk for sale. To be replaced by another 4x4 I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil'monster Posted April 22, 2018 Report Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 hour ago, jay said: Had an electrical issue on the club run - the relay powering the ECM and other 'key 'on' accessories melted! I'd noticed the battery voltage was running 14v, then a solid 12v for a while, then back up to 14v. So I stripped all of the accessories out of the Zuk and found a wire that had some conductor showing near the firewall. I think that was most likely the source of the power draw. Also, started prepping the Zuk for sale. Getting something else or getting out ? And just for the fun of it price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autumnwalker Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 3 hours ago, jay said: Also, started prepping the Zuk for sale. what now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 17 hours ago, Lil'monster said: Getting something else or getting out ? And just for the fun of it price ? Not getting out. I don't need something as crazy capable as the Zuk, but I do need something that's more old-man-back friendly, bigger with an auto. Looking at pre-90's trucks. Shooting for $4000, or $3500 without the tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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