Windigo build thread

Shortly after changing the transfer case chain it was a knocking noise that developed in the driveline somewhere. I ended up changing the hanger bearing and the noise is all gone but I can't believe it was the hanger bearing I can't find anything wrong with the old one.

 

A little more housekeeping: loose bed. What else is new.
Some pics of the fun.

 

so I just put stuff in this thread so i can remember what happened.
anyway im into parking brake cables now

canadian tire - dealer item
auto spot - dealer item
creditstone can get them 135 each side he has to order and did not check availability
toyota dealer right side 151 / left side none available in north america..
rock auto bacially I have to get down there and measure the cable length
73.5" bed you can get cables that are 99" housing lenght and

measured my cable housings roughly 84"
ordered these from rock auto

RAYBESTOS BC97052 Parking Brake Cable Info
Rear Left; RWD; Extended Cab Pickup; Base Model

CAD$47.86CAD$47.86

RAYBESTOS BC97051 Parking Brake Cable Info
Rear Right; RWD; Extended Cab Pickup; Base Model

CAD$49.09CAD$49.09

there 88" housing lenghts

 

So the brake cables are the correct ones that I got from rock auto. The listing is for regular cab but they fit my access cab. The location of some of the mounting brackets can't be used dose not line up to the original locations and my parking brakes still don't work properly.

 

These are the clamps I used to attach this ford ranger cap. The cap is too small width wise but it can work.

 

well this truck keeps going through changes and decided to make a platform in the bed with the spare underneeth. For what? who knows just felt like it..

 

Back to winter mode!

 

yep one winter without a cap and it was bad. My shovels, salt and everything else was frozen then wet then repeat.
This winter I made my self a secret weapon. lol. I put wheels on my scoop! thats not a crack its crazy glue to keep the axle ( some round stock) from turning.


And the cap is begining to be a project painted the boards as the cap leaks a bit

 

I like the snow shovel. Good idea. Are you running the plow again this year?

I swear every cap leaks unless you permentenlty glue it to the truck. Even then the bed isn’t seal proof with the cubbies and stuff

 

If I do run the plow this year I'll make sure to use rear wheel drive as much as I can and I have to make a.proper plow mount too. Last year I just bolted it to what ever was convenient and it bent the down instead of staying level. Either way looking forward to the snow.... Giggidy.lol

 

Winter is comming so decided to get the plow ready made some new brackets as the other ones I made failed. Hopefully this one will hold up. Hear are some pics. Still some feet to be made but it's pretty much ready.

 

Hope it works out better.

 

Decided to make a roof rack / rtt tent holder on top of this cap that I got. Already got started making the pieces.

 

Just needs a little paint now.

 

Some long over due diesel heater housekeeping finally got done. Last trip the exhaust made a hole in the bottom of the case. So make an acess cover and some feet for the case. And test. After 4 years runs like a champ.

 

So other than the crappy winter paint job she's good enough for the racks I go out with.

 

Well from one project to the next.
I started a "winter in my spare time cheep" aux. Battery set up. Right now I have no plans, parts or idea. I'm going to make it as it comes and use what ever I have or can get.

 

Another piece to add to my winter aux. Battery build.

 

Well I got a plan.

 

More parts for the project.