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I really liked your write up. I have followed all the steps for mounting so far. I am ready to start putting all the bumper brackets on loosely. I made two bolt location changes that I think will work better for me. I drilled out the outboard rivet holes and used 1/2” bolts. Then I drilled two...
Cool. Thank you. I won’t be able to use that idea though. I had the floor pans replaced and the welder was not the best at restoration welding. He did not weld the pans back to the supports.
I am going to try using 1/4” square rod. I will bend a piece long enough to reach past the captive nut...
Happy Sunday!
I am in need of some visual assistance please.
I am in the process of changing all 6 body mounts on my M1031. The left front under the radiator support was coming apart.
On the passenger side I am not able to remove the bolts under the cab. I believe the nut inside the cab...
I did have some success on my dad’s 06 rabger. He wanted bigger mirrors. I found some for a 2000 gmc sierra at the local yard. We made adapter plates to mount them. Much better view bow!
Before
Created a template and the brackets
Well, here I am, having the most fun ever! I have some body mount bolts that are spinning. I guess the solution is to cut a hole in the floor to get access? What about the bolts at the back of the cab? How do I get access to them?
thanks everyone!
Sir, it looks new again. From every angle and every view it is once again a new M1009. You have created a new M1009. I enjoy looking at the work you have done, it inspires me to try harder.
Oh the things we do to make things work!
my engine hoist worked great when I swapped in a 5.0 on my 96 Ranger.
But on an M1031, I needed to be a bit more creative without removing the radiator support. The hoist is at full extension in the pics.
That was fun!
now to clean up and reseal the...
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