The other wonder mechanical genius my 88 Trooper

PPCLI_Jim

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went to do my O2 sensor on my relic, and had to do this to a wrench so I could fit the wire through and still spin the thing. a socket would not accommodate the wire. So out came a grinder after I decided which of my wrenches is less valuable .
 
...that's why you buy an O2 sensor removal tool. Most of the time an open wrench will just strip it.

Most mainstream auto parts stores loan them out as well.

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PPCLI_Jim

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Well POOP! :ylsmoke: oh well I got another custom wrench It will set right next to my wrench for adjusting distributors on a Chebby 305 :chef: . Theres so many fancy tools for doing 1 job, its hard to keep up with them all, i used the other end and its packed away . no worry about stripping it that way I hope. well if things go right I wont have to use it again
 

PPCLI_Jim

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Well the weathers warmed up a few degrees and my house guest has left . Time to start back in on the mods. I started tearing apart the rear bumper and found out its a multi piece design SWEET!!!:wings:. So I dismantled it cleaned up the original bolts replaced the missing ones and now have the dimensions to build a bumper / tow point.:)

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PPCLI_Jim

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right side stripped.jpg so after a few more bolts the side part is removeable

missing no more.jpg replaced the original bolts that were missing with grade 8 1/2 bolts. From there i can take my measurements and begin making a new system :chef:

And when under there i took a look at the underside . looks like new suspension bushings are called for
 
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PPCLI_Jim

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i agree thats why i grabbed it, yes it does need some work but nothing that really scares me off. I hope that by simply going for a little here and a little there gets it done, up and running in a short time. As you can see I am not afraid to ask a stupid question , mainly to confirm what I already know but sometimes its what you dont know that can bite you:Wow1:.

More later today as i get into the job of the tow point
 

PPCLI_Jim

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went and purchased the base material for my new rear bumper etc. and of course it starts snowing. heres a rough idea if you have any thoughts Nows a good time for me to hear them before i start in on it


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started cutting metal the smaller parts will make frame brackets and end up being welded to the bumper parts and allow the entire thing to be dismounted, or modified

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PPCLI_Jim

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Here you can see i'm almost done. I still have chain points ,plug plate ,paint, and drag points. But my back is killing me. I will be adding the two stock bumper bits when all is done.
 
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PPCLI_Jim

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Still more to go , Dont you hate how when you finally get on a roll and then Bang dead stop . well I ran out of wire will venture out tomorrow and get some to finish this

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PPCLI_Jim

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ill have to mount it to figure out where the winch mounts will go .. sigh as there are no trips planned i will leave it like this for now . I will have to drill larger holes for the chains to hook into . :coffeedrink::chef: I also have start cleaning my metal better in the future . these were second passes. failing to clean properly creates all the splatter you see which was cleaned off for my 3rd pass
 
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PPCLI_Jim

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:) it's in/on all bolts connected. what a pain i missed with a set of holes and had to fill the holes by welding them full then redrilling in the correct place :chef: its a very stealthy improvement
 

donaldcon

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I am new to this site, and i am loving what im seeing already. Lots of unique 4x4s here!! Love that you are running a trooper. Bumper turned out good!
 

PPCLI_Jim

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Well as you can see in post 1 of this thread i was lacking a lot of depending on how you look at it necessitates or should haves for a rig that goes exploring . as i have my samurai which is great for day / single overnight trips but it lacks the size /comfort that this has. with this i can sleep indoors or out and carry enough gear to do an extended trip in a modicum of comfort. i am taking my inspiration from the bbc top gear guys. extensive exterior mods [suspension winch tires etc] from the Amazon show, the interior from the African Nile special and from all three guys :chef: The Dempster Highway to I hope South America will be done in this rig. :Wow1: by now in its life all the big issues are known and i can get parts for it with relative ease. As long as im proactive on my maintenance i should be able to double the life of this machine.:bike_rider:
 

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