DFW BS Thread : ********NEW MEET!! CHECK POST #1*******

White's Collision in Burleson does great work. I've used them a couple of times.

 

Finally got the front end refurbished. Gusseted spindles are on, SPC control arms have new bushings and ball joints, CVs were replaced and a few other things done.

Old CVs were looking pretty sad, but good candidates for new boots.

I got a couple used CVs from LKQ but they beat up the end of one of them. I dremeled off 2 threads and got a nut to thread on with my DeWalt impact.

Front diff plugs were changed to a hex head bolt style to avoid stripping as easily. Fluid looked good for not being changed in 90k miles

The brake dust shields didn't cooperate with the gusset plates and rubbed the rotors. Just took a little beating with a hammer to get the clearance needed.


Rear bolts for the skid plate had been missing because the nuts welded in the frame broke off. So I installed some rivnuts to solve that

Also had some water in the front headlight so I had to pull that and drain it. Couldn't find where it's leaking but there was like a 1/4 cup of water in there.

Next up will be rewiring my accessory lights and switches.

 

That sucks, I just went to a local place with good reviews when I needed work done. Dont even remember the name, it was close to me here in Wylie.

 

Yeah man it sucks.

Found a few places near to get some estimates. Want to replace the leaf pack asap to see if it improves the drivability and will probably take my time to find a good place to take care of the body fix.

 

Other guy's insurance not paying?

 

Currently working on that, they should be paying

 

Whenever I have needed body work and someone else's insurance is paying, I just drop off my truck at the dealership

 

Bummer man. A jeep hit my truck in a parking lot

Bummer man. A Jeep hit my truck in a parking lot on Friday, but luckily he only hit my tire and steel bumper. No damage or much of a scratch, but his was messed up a little.

 

Happy New Year to you guys!

It's been a shit year for me. I'm looking forward to having a better year.

 

Happy New Year everyone, hope you all have a prosperous 2024 filled with adventure and good times!

 

Hey all, new here and wanted to see - any meets or trail runs coming up? Def looking to start getting out with the taco and meet some of the community.

Also heard about Rigs & Coffee in Allen there, is that much of a thing?

 

Welcome, No meets or anything are planned. Been a bit since the last one. Anyone here is welcome to try and set something up just pick a date and time and post it up to see if theres interest.
Rigs and coffee has been going on for a while, I went to the first one way back when been since then.

 

Gotcha - sounds good. And if there are any other sites or threads I should know or keep an eye on, let me know too - thanks!

And nice rig btw

cheers

 

Anyone interested in a Mr. Marv box for a JL 13TW5?

 

We're getting anxious about Toyota Jamboree Registration opening tonight at 7:00 PM. If you have FB, check out this reel.

 

anybody to Bridgeport on the weekend? I'm new around here want to try the truck, got winch some recovery stuff and some experience too... nothing crazy just have fun, still have stock tires.

 

Where do you guys put your OHV sticker? On the window with all the other junk required in Texas? Haha. Just checking

 

I'm down to meet you sometime. New here as well

 

Yup goes on the lower left windshield with your registration sticker.

 

Ah ok thanks. I hate those registration stickers. Wish it could just go on the license plate. Oh well.