1996 3.4l m 4x4 extra cab taco restoration

Not sure if any of you are aware but body work is my last priority. I fixed the fender because it was gnarly but I’m fixing running gear first. Needs a cool thousand of crater removal and paint work

 

i have not heard of black wow, is it good stuff?
<<< endlessly trying to find the best trim restore product that does not readily wash off, most in need on my truck is the windshield cowl

 

Good looking hombre

 

I agree with you on this, you got your priorities lined up correctly

 

Is that hardline fixed to the spindle?

If not you want to do that

 

Yes,
Not the first time you have asked

 

blackwow or ceramic coating does the trick. Learned from a professional detailer

 

Had my buddies bolt break for that he just ran it till one day he had no brakes

 

I’m switching to braided wheelers lines when I do the rear suspension and brakes. It’s well secured with a heavy duty tie and hasn’t given any signs of failure

 

Wow, nice job bringing one back from the edge. Looks sweet. Quality work man!

 

thanks!

 

You said you replaced the hood latch.
Just whole new latch?
Mine is driving me crazy.

Sweet truck you got now, love those clear lights

 

did you try some Nut-Z lube (or equivalent) on that latch?

 

Replace the whole thing. Factory parts only. Tried that too

 

Paint correction

 

I tried some wd40
I figured out I can push the cable back in, and it helps.
made me wonder if it's the cable more than the latch

 

i tried wd40 as well, but it seemed to 'dry out' fairly quick

 

When I tried it, it didn't seem to help at all.

found a new latch on ebay for like 15 bucks, might try that.

 

dont. Get the oem