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Casper's Broken Down old Grumpy Assed Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Casper66, May 1, 2017.

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:27 AM
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    After installing the Hilift I got to thinking although the 3/8 lock nuts held to jack secure it would make it more difficult to remove. I decided to try these. I found them at Lowes and for a couple of bucks a piece I figured worth a shot. They seem to hold the jack securely I'll just have to see if they stay secure.


     
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  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:32 AM
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    While at Lowes I looked for the washers @JimboAnz suggested to keep the front shackles from flopping around, of course they don't carry them anymore. I dug through the misc washers in the hardware section and found these big rubber washers. The inside diameter was too small but outside was perfect. I centered a 3/8 flat washer on them, marked them with a silver sharpie, and cut with a utility knife. They work perfect, I tightened the shackles and no more flopping around and they blend rt in with the bumper.





    There's one on each side of the mounting point so 4 total.
     
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  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:36 AM
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    :thumbsup: yeah my lowes only had a couple when I needed them, so I ordered some online

    https://www.lowes.com/pd/Plumb-Pak-Repair-Kit-for-Toilets/3366732
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 11:39 AM
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  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 3:45 PM
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    That's another great idea I just thought the rubber washers would be less affected by the weather
     
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  6. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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  7. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:40 PM
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    Did you have any interference with your t case skid?
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM
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    Nope I had it on 2 different trucks. The T case skid is easy it attaches to the trans cross member bolts in the front. I only snugged those bolts then used a jack to lift it to the frame. I drew it the rest of the way with c clamps, drilled the 2 holes in the frame on both sides and tightened it up. My T case skid does have the bumpnout for exhaust so it cleared the cross over
     
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  9. Oct 23, 2017 at 7:52 PM
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    I'm sorry I missed your point at first. I believe you meant did I have any issues with it and the sliders? In that case no I welded my sliders to the outside of the frame so there were no issues in this case
     
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  10. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    Out where I live sometimes you can get good pics rt in the front yard. Probably stupid I just like taking pics oh well




     
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    One or two things modded... Check out the build thread
    Needs to stop taking pictures and start getting the maintenance done on that truck!

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  12. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:22 AM
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    Yes sir everything done but the fluids, I still have a few thousnd miles before it's due and not overly excited about doing it but it'll get done. I only need to order the lucas or Mobile 1 for the diffs and i'll have everything.
     
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    LUCAS ftw dont go synthetic ;)
     
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    Hmm, it's a shame you don't already have it. We could do a maintenance day on both trucks. I'm doing all gear oils, antifreeze, oil change and plugs.
     
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    I'm leaning that direction. Kinda a toss up for me rt now. No lockers or LSD's and stock gears so considering Mobile !, however, with towing the camper or a utillity trailer fairly often I've been thinking the Lucas. From what I've been able to find out the Mobile ! may keep it a little cooler but the Lucas stays stuck to the gears better. After reading the ECGS article thy highly reccomened it.
     
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    Mobil failed me and is like water over conventional so I'm not going back. It has worked for others but that all depends on what type of load and use you want out of yours
     
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    I may just go ahead and order it. I did get a pump for the oil. Just kinda dreading dropping all the skids it feels like i just put on. You have 500 miles for break in on your gears already?
     
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    That's kinda why I'm leaning toward the Lucas conventional oil pulling this little camper especially through the mtns.
     
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    OK fun's over back to vaccuming YEY!
     
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  20. Oct 25, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    @TacoFMS i got the pump at the bottom of the page. Just hoping it works well and makes it a little more convenient
     
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