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Will do. I will document the whole thing in my build thread which is a few posts below this one right now. Already watched the videos previously and ordered up some brand new shims just in case. This thing already has excellent traction in all conditions but figure with the lack of front...

Huh, I did their site and it didn't come up with any results when I searched last time. Must have punched in something wrong. in any case, thanks much! That's actually cheaper than the Aussie Locker anyhow, so that's great.

Headed out today with some friends to do some trail-running in a state forest up in Pa. Andy Thomas (who rallycrosses with us) set it up to take some of his autocross friends out in their mostly stock SUVs. Michaux used to have a bunch of more hardcore ORV trails, but they shut those down years...

Heading out tomorrow to do some trail-running up in PA with some friends, but a few little things today: First - this is kind of putting the cart before the horse since I haven't finished the rack yet, but felt like doing a small project. Many of the trails around here are pretty narrow with...

So, a couple things. First: I put in an order for an Aussie Locker for the front diff, only to find out 2 days later that it's NLA/discontinued (even though it's listed on about 20 sites, so apparently Aussie Locker didn't bother telling any of its drop-shippers....)so not sure if I'll be able...

looks like this model is discontinued :/

Thanks, I try to document stuff so people can use it later (or so i can reference it later). I have a couple huge build threads for my other projects that put this thread to shame, lol...

actually I did end up getting the pump to work properly after a second dissassembling. So it works fine. The activator button on the stalk doesn't seem to work though (or the wiring is bad). And the check valve for the front sprayers is shot, so need a new one anyhow (the half-gallon of water I...

Thinking about picking up an Aussie locker for the front diff in my V6 Raider (rear has factory LSD and front has manual hubs). From what I've read the correct part number is XD-94514 - it's listed as being for later Monteros but threads indicate it works in the Gen1 V6 front diff. So basically...

Not much new to report. I've been building a new suspension for the rally car and some other projects that have kept me busy - plus the Raider continues to run and drive well (I drive it a couple times a week). It does have a small oil leak which I'm almost certain is from the rear main seal...

Just to follow up - I did end up getting the 5k winch. As noted, it will mostly (so, on occasion) be used for trailer loading, and I think it will be sufficient for the Raider in the the event it gets stuck (it's never gotten close to stuck so far). Noted about duty cycle, but I'm not going to...

Just finishing up the comms...got a small speaker that I can plug into either GMRS or CB depending on what I'm using (mounted over on the left) And tuned the CB antenna. Got an SWR of around 1.5 on the high and low channels (this photo was before tuning). I'm using an NGP 24" firestik that...

Just to follow up on this, I ended up using the Cable Clam and it works great!

One of the things that has always annoyed me a bit is the shifter height. The WRX seat seatup sits a bit taller than the stock seats and I like to sit fairly far back (I'm about 6'0) so to shift I always have had to lean forward and reach down to the shifter, which gets old fast unless I'm on...

Had a bit of time today so installed the CB I got a while back. Initially I figured I'd just move the one in the Sequioa back and forth as needed, but CBs are so cheap why bother. Also wanted a compact set that would fit well alongside the GMRS set. Installed the same way as the GMRS with a...

Built the transmission skidplate today. A lot easier since it's just flat. I cut out a front profile that allows me to basically slide it up above the back of the front skid (between it and the subframe) and be held in place that way at the front, so all I have to do is loosen the rear bolts of...

I usually drill the holes in the skid much larger than the bolt (with a large washer) in order to give myself some wiggle room. Especially since skidplates get bent up and stuff. The skidplate on the stage rally car has like 1.5" diameter holes and huge washers so I can get it bolted up after...

Today I mounted up the front bar for the upper skid mount, which also ties into the front hitch tabs and triangulates them. NOthing fancy, just some 1/4" steel bar with weld nuts for the front skid bolts. I also added weld nuts to the front subframe for the rear mounts, and another set on the...

Got going on the real skidplate today! First made my cuts and holes So the trick here is that I don't have a press brake or any other particularly good equipment for bending metal, so basically I took the angle grinder and thinned out the metal at all three of my bend points. Then with some...

Swung by the local metal place on the way home today to pick up some steel....ended up with a 4x8 sheet of 12 gauge. A tad thinner than the 1/8" a lot of guys use, but this isn't for rock-crawling or anything so I prefer to keep it as light as possible. In addition I need something I can bend at...