Fitting 35’s with minimal trimming NOW ADDING LONG TRAVEL AND 934 CV’s

Has anyone with an 05-15 4 banger installed the Howe PS pump? Or is it specifically for the v6 trucks

 

I believe specifically for the V6 trucks

 

@81Trekker or any of you other small shop/ garage fab guys have recommendations on a good bench vise? Need to start shopping since the old one passed away taking apart @Sixthelement tie rods lol

 

I think the go to for brand is Wilton.

 

I found mine on Craigslist. $150, weighs about 60 lbs and was made in the 1940s. Still operates smooth as butter. I wanted something big and American and used was the only way I would be able to afford that.

 

What gloves are you guys using for welding and metal work? I eat through cheap and expensive pairs like nothing. Can’t stand those giant leather gloves, I like using my fingers. Best I’ve had were miller metalworker gloves, but they suffered the same fate as the others.

 

Tillman Kidskin Tig gloves for everything, I go through a pair a week with standard metal work/mig welding and I always use another pair of new ones when tig welding

 

Funny you should say that. I bought a pair when I got the millers and thought for sure they wouldn’t last as long. I’ll give them a shot. If you and this mustache man on the tag approve, what else could I possibly need?

 

I’ve been using these for the longest time. A nice middle ground of dexterity and heat resistance for grabbing hot metal.

$26 Black Stallion GM1611-WT Cowhide MIG Glove with Reinforced Palm & Thumb, X-Large

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PJK3W3

If you want more dexterity but less heat protection, I’ve used these in the past as well.

$15 John Tillman 1414 Top Grain/Split Cowhide Drivers Gloves - Large (1414L), Multicoloured

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00439EWF8


Edit: it did take me a few tries to find the gloves that suit me best, it’s all about personal preference.

 

The key is having multiple pairs, some are greasy beaters, some are for mig welding and always have a fresh pair for tig welding!

 

Got them put together as much as I can until I get time again this weekend to put them on. Got to weld the mounting tabs still and do some touch ups after. The 3d drawings helped a lot to have a picture reference. Well thought out package Harry!

 

Just an FYI guys there are install instructions on the website now for all the products that need them

 

Will do man might send you a pm for future interest currently working on my dual sport I got haha

 

Can some of you guys measure from the bottom of your frame bump pad to the top of the axle’s spring perch? Before I dial some stuff in I want to make sure I haven’t totally miscalculated or moved my ride height. Most of us are probably around the same lift, so just getting a ballpark consensus.

 

All the JD Fabs

I like my mechanics gloves a lot! They are thinner but a lot nicer leather overall.

https://www.mechanix.com/us-en/weld...?dwvar_WS-REG_color=black&cgid=welding-gloves

 

Top of axle tube to bottom of frame rail on a stock truck is 8.25”. Should be a good point of reference to build off of.

 

Yesss. That’s even better. Thanks

 

What are these gloves you speak of

 

I use a combo of armored up mechanix gloves (grinding/general fab non hot work), the miller metalworker gloves for light MIG welding and the thick leather ones if I have to do a bunch of welding. I have burnt holes through both the leather and Miller gloves, I have come to the conclusion that gloves are consumable items.

 

I kinda dig this no tracking and stuff just showing up! Brightened my Monday up!

Only question, were the spring plates supposed to be with this or are they coming separately?