badm0t0rfinger's 2014 Raptor build

badm0t0rfinger said:
Since I'm in the axle doing some work I decided I wanted to change out the diff cover. I still have the mag hytec bro style cover, and while it was fine enough I never really liked the look of it. I got it because its thicker than stock and had more fluid capacity which at the time I thought would be awesome, but after that Gale Banks hit piece (which we discussed earlier in this very thread) I kept having the idea bang around my head to change it out but never had the need, so I saw my chance and took it.

I ended up getting the Spicer 9.75 cover as the SVT branded one is about 100 bucks more. I can probably find a sticker for a lot less to put over the spicer branding for less than that if I so chose. No ETA on repairs, but I'm working some small projects in the mean time.
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I was about to link the Banks videos when I saw that failed pinion comment and the Hytec pic.
 
badm0t0rfinger said:
Unfortunately the last part we're waiting on isn't scheduled to arrive until the 17th so I'm SOL until then.
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I was cautiously optimistic that the final bits of the diff rebuild kit would show up today since they arrived in Jacksonville on the 11th, but somehow they got shipped from there to New Hampshire. I don't know why. The original delivery date was the 17th, then it looked like I'd get it the 14th (today) and now I guess I am getting it the 17th after all.

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I also ended up cleaning up the leaf springs and labelling them as best I could. The way the Add-a-Leaf works on these is the leaf either replaces 5 or becomes 6. I'm still not sure what I want to do as I could go the middle setting (having add a leaf replace 5) and add a 1 inch drop shackle or have Add a Leaf completely removed.
 
I received my Alu-Cab RTT ladder mount. Wasn't sure if it would work with the CVT ladder, but I figured they all came from the same factory in China, so whats the risk in rolling the dice?! Turns out it fits just fine, and probably will for most any brand.

It doesn't come assembled, but I'm in no rush to put it together. I will do so when I get the truck back up and running (the parts are now in Massachusetts so we're hopefuly for end of day tomorrow... at least then it would arrive on time for when it was originally scheduled).

I bought this because I found that I really didn't like storing it in the tent itself, and usually was in the way or got packed over if I put it in the cab. I really wanted a hard mounted place for it to just be. Ill be putting underneath the rooftop tent on the rails of the rack I think. May need to fabricate some things for it to work, but it should all come together soon.


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Parts are in Atlanta so we are official past original scheduled date. We're hoping they're in tomorrow and we can get it back on the road by Tuesday.

Truck is sitting on a lift with axle shafts removed just waiting on the rebuild kit. Leafs have been changed out.

Seeing on the lift made me realize I need to treat the underside again and pull the skid plates and give them a solid cleaning and paint.

Edit: I'm shocked. I was getting updates every 24 to 36 hours, and somehow my part left Atlanta in less than 6 hours! We're definitely on time for tomorrow!
 
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