Author Topic: Rednk1980's MIDGET UMMM.... (Read 101974 times)

rednk1980 · « **Reply #150 on:** Jan 18, 2007, 11:46:12 PM »

I decided i was tired of waiting and trying to find a long bed for the truck so i decided to put panels in the sides and put a tailgate on the flat bed so i can acually use it like a normal truck bed I'll post up pics tomorrow. Oh ya the truck is getting a new paint job as well stay tuned for that one.

rednk1980 · « **Reply #151 on:** Jan 24, 2007, 11:10:22 PM »

Finally i got all of the panels painted and put a new paint job on the truck as well.
Sides

another view

and the new paint job

6.72:1 · « **Reply #152 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 01:03:39 AM »

Like it!

rednk1980 · « **Reply #153 on:** Jan 28, 2007, 09:24:34 PM »

I went up on friday it was fun but the snow sucked just dust. I learned my little truck can go when it wants to. Here is a couple pics.

You cant really tell in the pic above but were on top of about four feet of snow

yotamckimboy4x4 · « **Reply #154 on:** Jan 30, 2007, 11:08:01 AM »

looks like about 2 feet being as you have a 3 inch lift with 33's and half of your tire isnt even under the snow, but looks like fun

rednk1980 · « **Reply #155 on:** Jan 30, 2007, 01:46:41 PM »

Well justin in the bottom picture we were just off of the main road an playing, there is only about two feet there, in the top pic it look shallow because there is about four-five inches of ice on TOP of about four feet of snow. Ask any one who was there they will tell you the same thing!

yotamckimboy4x4 · « **Reply #156 on:** Jan 31, 2007, 10:01:32 AM »

sweet deal looks like fun

rednk1980 · « **Reply #157 on:** Feb 04, 2007, 09:25:43 PM »

i got some new blingage today. its the all poo diff armor nothing fancy but cool none the less.

rednk1980 · « **Reply #158 on:** Feb 05, 2007, 11:35:31 PM »

I just got a stock push pull power steering unit for my truck i know its not the best thing but its better that the manual steering i had on the truck. I've already taken off the stuff except the box. I noticed that the knuckles seem really loose especially on the drivers side it takes almost no effort at all to move the knuckle back and forth. I was wondering is this bad or should i replace the berfs or what. I don't know im still learning. But if i need to replace something i would rather do it now before i put it all back together and find out something is broken thanks in advance for the help.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #159 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 10:29:02 AM »

If I remember right, you got your truck from your dad? Ask him when the last time he had the front bearings and knuckle serviced? Sounds like you just need to rebuild your knuckles! Just order Marlin's repair kit! I would just service the whole axle! Call them and they will tell ya exactly what you will need! Or send them an e-mail, I know sometimes it's easier to get a hold of them this way!

MC-12006, Knuckle Kit W/Wheel Bearings, $145

Looks like it should come with everything you need! Also, will need the scale too!

MC-17101, Knuckle Pull Scale, $9.99

Just go to the axle page and everything will be there for ya to decide on what ya need!

rednk1980 · « **Reply #160 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 01:21:13 PM »

how do i set the preload for the knuckles? or do i even need to do this. I asked my dad about it and he said he has never has the knuckles redone but the bearings were done about 75,000 miles ago or so. It's time to redo the whole axle and put a locker in it while im at it.

Cheesemaker · « **Reply #161 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 08:33:56 PM »

Here's a good write up on pirate! Get a Toyota FSM it's detailed in that too! Also, if you look around at different forums, there are alot of fsm's that you can download. But your not supposed to! Here are a couple links!

http://www.birfield.com/~morgan/tech/axle/part1.html
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=329685&page=3 go to posting #63

Or this whole posting has alot of info!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459180

rednk1980 · « **Reply #162 on:** Feb 06, 2007, 10:19:36 PM »

Ok so im just gonna leave the knuckles alone until i save up a little money to put a locker, bobby longs, and the rebuild kit in, but do i still have to reset the preload on the knuckles even if i just took the steering arms off.

Rockdiver · « **Reply #163 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 06:42:30 AM »

Just check it when you are done to make sure it is ok . I have done mine three times an never had to change anything.

rednk1980 · « **Reply #164 on:** Feb 08, 2007, 09:25:05 AM »

happy to say my steering is back together, all i have to do is plumb the hoses and im ready to roll

Yota87Truck · « **Reply #165 on:** Feb 10, 2007, 12:57:44 AM »

You have made a lot of progress. It is looking good.

rednk1980 · « **Reply #166 on:** Feb 10, 2007, 01:05:57 AM »

Quote from: Yota85Truck on Feb 10, 2007, 12:57:44 AM

You have made a lot of progress. It is looking good.

thanks

I got the power steering all done now, however it doesn't run now! This truck has a mind of its own i swear, one minute it runs like a dream the next it wont even turn over. Its getting spark, and air, i changed the fuel filter and the fuel pump is pumping gas but it still doesn't run. I take that back it ran for about 10 min but it shut off like someone turned the key off and won't fire again. I didn't blow the timing chain because the rotor is still spinning, its getting fuel (i think) and its getting spark. Do you think that it might have a carb issue?

rednk1980 · « **Reply #167 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 10:34:46 AM »

so the coil went out in my truck apparently when it get hot it just shuts off

but putting a new coil in it tonight. Did some wheelin this weekend. I rode co-pilot but it was fun any way. Here some pics.

representin'

group photo

"what?"

rednk1980 · « **Reply #168 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 10:55:29 AM »

oh ya ordering a lockrite this week for the front now ill be locked in front and rear.

yotamckimboy4x4 · « **Reply #169 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 03:39:56 PM »

pics looks good man. thanks for taping all that. it fun deffinently a fun trip!!!!

rednk1980 · « **Reply #170 on:** Feb 12, 2007, 11:32:29 PM »

I put a new coil on the truck tonight because i was SURE that was the problem but it wasn't, when the motor get warmed up the fuel pump quits pumping fuel. So tomorrow ill get a new pump and hopefully that will fix her.

Toy zuki · « **Reply #171 on:** Feb 14, 2007, 11:48:59 PM »

Theres a guy on EWOR with that same problem

rednk1980 · « **Reply #172 on:** Feb 18, 2007, 12:39:51 AM »

SHE RUNS 'nough said!

rednk1980 · « **Reply #173 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 10:34:17 AM »

Got board today and built some tube doors with extra tubing i had laying around pretty simple but look good.

yotamckimboy4x4 · « **Reply #174 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 10:37:34 AM »

they look great man are you gunna do the diamond plating in the middle like u mentioned last night?

rednk1980 · « **Reply #175 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 10:40:35 AM »

Either that or screw some clear plexy glass to them so i can see

Gittinit · « **Reply #176 on:** Feb 20, 2007, 04:16:54 PM »

Plexiglass would be cool I considered doing that to mine and haiving it extend to the rocker/door jamb so the mud/dirt wouldn't fly in my face.

rednk1980 · « **Reply #177 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 04:59:28 PM »

Finally finished them let me know what you all think?

Gittinit · « **Reply #178 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 05:11:38 PM »

You lost a little visability by adding that white pice. Are you gonna paint that white part to match the truck?

rednk1980 · « **Reply #179 on:** Mar 06, 2007, 10:08:49 PM »

Quote from: gittinit on Mar 06, 2007, 05:11:38 PM

You lost a little visability by adding that white pice. Are you gonna paint that white part to match the truck?

Yeah im going to paing it the same dark blue as the bed and fenders.

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