streetlancer's 1987 Pickup Build-Up Thread
08-20-2010, 06:17 PM
#21
Ok... time for an update....
Found these for a steal... 32 bfgs. Only thing is I need to find two more which I hope to get very soon.
Also got my Yakima towers for my roof rack in the mail. I used a 1" stainless pipe that I had laying around for the crossbars. Cut them to 52'' long for a perfect fit.
Now to step back and enjoy.
Also, did i mention I mounted them myself!!! Lots of DW40, soapy water, a couple of flat head screwdrivers, prybars, and a small towel to serve as a rim protector. I did get a couple of dings on the aluminum rims but they are minimal. Saved me a couple bucks, now i just need to balance em...
Next on the list
- Small BD lift
-Armor
Found these for a steal... 32 bfgs. Only thing is I need to find two more which I hope to get very soon.
Also got my Yakima towers for my roof rack in the mail. I used a 1" stainless pipe that I had laying around for the crossbars. Cut them to 52'' long for a perfect fit.
Now to step back and enjoy.
Also, did i mention I mounted them myself!!! Lots of DW40, soapy water, a couple of flat head screwdrivers, prybars, and a small towel to serve as a rim protector. I did get a couple of dings on the aluminum rims but they are minimal. Saved me a couple bucks, now i just need to balance em...
Next on the list
- Small BD lift
-Armor
Last edited by streetlancer; 08-20-2010 at 09:49 PM.
09-27-2010, 01:00 PM
#23
Sprung A Leak
^ Thanks, I like them too.
Well here's a problem that has been surfacing for the last month or so :
At first i thought it was brake fluid but that checked out alright. It seemed like a mixture of grease and oil when i pulled the drums but could not locate the leak. I cleaned all the grease/oil and a week later it was covered with it again. I now know it's the wheel seal since the diff was low on fluid.So yesterday I popped the breather and cleaned it hoping the seal will do its job again but no luck.
Now, I am not sure if I should just replace the seals or seasl and bearings considering they have 298,xxx. I know Marlin has a special on the whole kit. Any input is appreciated.
Well here's a problem that has been surfacing for the last month or so :
At first i thought it was brake fluid but that checked out alright. It seemed like a mixture of grease and oil when i pulled the drums but could not locate the leak. I cleaned all the grease/oil and a week later it was covered with it again. I now know it's the wheel seal since the diff was low on fluid.So yesterday I popped the breather and cleaned it hoping the seal will do its job again but no luck.
Now, I am not sure if I should just replace the seals or seasl and bearings considering they have 298,xxx. I know Marlin has a special on the whole kit. Any input is appreciated.
Last edited by streetlancer; 09-27-2010 at 01:29 PM.
11-12-2010, 08:51 AM
#25
Although I was not able to get any input on this, I bit the bullet and ordered Marlin Crawler's Rear Axle Service Kit:
The kit contains everything necessary for both rear axles.
Marlin's Oil Seal:
After taking of the tire and drum I found this:
A little penetrating oil and it should be good to come out:
The old bearing had a good amount of play, but it is no surprise considering they are the originals with 298,xxx miles!!
Out with the old:
And bring on the new:
I also replaced this
with this:
Buttoned her back up:
Bled the brakes with my own invention:
The workstation:
The kit contains everything necessary for both rear axles.
Marlin's Oil Seal:
After taking of the tire and drum I found this:
A little penetrating oil and it should be good to come out:
The old bearing had a good amount of play, but it is no surprise considering they are the originals with 298,xxx miles!!
Out with the old:
And bring on the new:
I also replaced this
with this:
Buttoned her back up:
Bled the brakes with my own invention:
The workstation:
Last edited by streetlancer; 11-12-2010 at 09:08 AM.
02-07-2011, 06:57 PM
#37
^ Yeah, and right when i have the dough they're on backorder, who knows how long it'll take.
Anyways, The latest:
Carb Rebuild
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...d-time-226236/
And, it went from this
To This
Hellas, anyone?
The perfect spot:
25 yr. old bolts
Taking out the trash:
Anyways, The latest:
Carb Rebuild
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116...d-time-226236/
And, it went from this
To This
Hellas, anyone?
The perfect spot:
25 yr. old bolts
Taking out the trash:
Last edited by streetlancer; 02-07-2011 at 07:04 PM.
02-08-2011, 08:16 PM
#40
Thanks, the only complaint: i have no room to attach a bumper!
Nope, It's got a cat followed by a glasspack. Straight pipes would be too loud, even with the glasspack it's a little loud.
Nope, It's got a cat followed by a glasspack. Straight pipes would be too loud, even with the glasspack it's a little loud.
Last edited by streetlancer; 02-08-2011 at 08:19 PM.
