Author Topic: Duffil's 84 Xtra Cab is still bringing the suck (Read 243260 times)

It can be OK, there's not much there, I think. Sunday was by far the most rigs I've ever seen there. Some of the best built things I've seen at la grange also. It's close, and it's a decent place to test, or just richard off for the day.

Duffil · « **Reply #216 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 02:01:56 PM »

Quote from: Jud on Apr 02, 2007, 10:18:38 PM

Ya you do NEED shocks! and throwing that extra 150 pounds at my tailgate did help out a little.

Yea, they are on order. Helped a little, huh? Is that why you made me look like an ass

MiniSimp · « **Reply #217 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 02:06:39 PM »

Like you don't have any shocks in the store!

Duffil · « **Reply #218 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 02:14:49 PM »

not the correct lengths. I could get close, but it would limit my(nonexistent)articulation.

Jud · « **Reply #219 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 02:15:37 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Apr 03, 2007, 02:01:56 PM

Yea, they are on order. Helped a little, huh? Is that why you made me look like an ass

yup!

MiniSimp · « **Reply #220 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 02:27:18 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Apr 03, 2007, 02:14:49 PM

not the correct lengths. I could get close, but it would limit my(nonexistent)articulation.

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #221 on:** Apr 03, 2007, 06:32:53 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on Apr 03, 2007, 02:01:56 PM

Is that why you made me look like an ass

you needed help fer that

Duffil · « **Reply #222 on:** May 02, 2007, 10:25:31 PM »

~~Buy/install front shocks~~
~~Measure for rear shocks~~
~~Modify/Weld on rear shock mounts~~
Buy/install rear shocks
~~Spring/shackle bushings~~
~~Front U-bolt flip~~
Cut rear U-bolts down
~~Service front axle~~
Weld shock mounts to axle
Pull tcases and reseal AGAIN
Replace front main seal
Drill and tap intake for temp sender
Get rollbar into bed

edit: sorry, it shoulda looked like that.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #223 on:** May 03, 2007, 05:53:46 AM »

In the time it took you to copy and paste that you could have been done!

b_ripper8 · « **Reply #224 on:** May 03, 2007, 06:48:21 AM »

Looken good.

Duffil · « **Reply #225 on:** May 03, 2007, 01:58:08 PM »

Quote from: MiniSimp on May 03, 2007, 05:53:46 AM

In the time it took you to copy and paste that you could have been done!

Duffil · « **Reply #226 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:16:04 PM »

Guys, I have a rattle under the bed and a feeling like my truck has rear-steer. Can you help me figure it out?

Buy/install rear shocks
Cut rear U-bolts down
Weld shock mounts to axle
Pull tcases and reseal AGAIN
Replace front main seal
Drill and tap intake for temp sender
Get rollbar into bed
Finish rebuilding carb
check torque on all ubolts/springs/shackles
Pick up sliders from

DTB · « **Reply #227 on:** May 05, 2007, 01:29:28 PM »

ummm...wheel bearings maybe? jack it up and see if you can wiggle the tires back and forth...

and what is up with the ubolt on the left side? see how the ones on the right have a lot more threads showing on top and there is a giant gap under the axle tube??

Gittinit · « **Reply #228 on:** May 05, 2007, 02:33:04 PM »

While your checking those u bolts check out the spring center pin. The U bolts may have come loose causing the center pin to shear or bend.

Duffil · « **Reply #229 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:25:19 PM »

I was being a smartass...it's entirely because of the ublots/center pins.

DTB · « **Reply #230 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:30:20 PM »

I KNEW IT WAS A TRICK! U WERE TESTING US!!!!

Duffil · « **Reply #231 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:35:59 PM »

Quote from: DTB on May 05, 2007, 01:29:28 PM

ummm...wheel bearings maybe? jack it up and see if you can wiggle the tires back and forth...

and what is up with the ubolt on the left side? see how the ones on the right have a lot more threads showing on top and there is a giant gap under the axle tube??

that's what happens when you drive like a madman and never check things.

smalltowncowboy · « **Reply #232 on:** May 05, 2007, 03:53:27 PM »

i had to look at it twice

Duffil · « **Reply #233 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:29:41 PM »

I gots a new toy!

jimbo74 · « **Reply #234 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:33:25 PM »

sweet

*** YELLER *** · « **Reply #235 on:** May 06, 2007, 08:32:10 PM »

cool now put it to use

CrazyYota · « **Reply #236 on:** May 07, 2007, 08:29:13 PM »

Quote from: Duffil on May 06, 2007, 07:29:41 PM

I gots a new toy!

Your not going to cut up your truck are you?

Duffil · « **Reply #237 on:** May 07, 2007, 08:31:10 PM »

hell yes I am! Don't worry, I'm gonna do a cut-and-paste job.

Rocksurfer · « **Reply #238 on:** May 07, 2007, 08:32:22 PM »

Quote from: CrazyYota on May 07, 2007, 08:29:13 PM

Your not going to cut up your truck are you?

No he's gonna buff the paint with it.

MiniSimp · « **Reply #239 on:** May 07, 2007, 08:34:26 PM »

Are you done yet?

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