And update on project.
Hit Lordco this week, again ode to timing and funds.
Picked up:
- new set of NGK spark plugs
- new set of NGK wires
- distributor cap
- rotor (pick up Monday)
- flexible generic antenna (will see how this goes)
- idler arms (pick up Monday)
- rear shocks (pick up Monday)
- inner & outer front wheel bearings
- 4L of oil
- 4L of unmixed anti-freeze
- 4L of tranny fluid
- two mini concave mirrors (don't know how anyone drives without these)
It is scheduled to go in to have water pump installed Tuesday morning. I'm going to see how much Ryan and his crew will charge to install wheel bearings.
So... questions....
Front Wheel Bearings
- Anyone have a link to a how-to or a video of this ?
- My suspension/tire shop quoted me 3.65 hours? Like really? Is it that bad of a job to do?
- Any special tools needed, or should I let the professionals do it?
Idler Arms
- Seems pretty straight forward? Any tips, how-to's, advise?
- Anyone got the specs for how much torque is needed for this?
- Any special tools required?
Rear Shocks
- Again, looks straight forward and I assume I can tackle this
- Any specials tools needed?
- Any tips?
- Torque spec's?
The hope at this point is that by next Saturday, all of the work will be done. Yes, tons more to do. But after this bit, it's onto tires.
The more I actually get into this truck, the more I think we may have been played by the seller. Rear bumper is toast in the centre section, so onto working on plans to create one. In the centre console area, under the front part, there are a couple of unconnected wire ends (have photos) - And yeah the rocker panels are not great, so at some point will be addressing that or doing a body swap (that can wait a year or more). Got both windshield washer pumps working. Back had a disconnected hose and the front, no idea - I took it apart, checked it all, cleaned it, put it back together, refilled it and it now works - go figure.
Still trying to figure out where to place two auxiliary batteries. And have started working up drawings for front bumper.
But yeah, we love him. He's great little truck to tool around the city in.
Thanks again for all the help.
And yes, I do have photos, just need to figure out where I am uploading them to.
Cheers,
Scott