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Hi, quick question: where did you pull your switch power source?

Got the rear axle lines made up and was able to reuse the armor from the originals, saving some money in the process. I highly recommend this flare tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085TC8G3S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Now just need to figure out how to get the air tank closest to...

This morning I was able to replace the line from the front axle to the junction, had to remove the driveshaft but not too bad. Also got the two rear axle lines removed and cleaned the brass parts. Looks like the air tanks have to be removed, or at least the one closest to the frame, to get to...

Good ideas BTW

I understand everyones point of view. But has anyone looked at a custom hot rod type of vehicle? Seems kind of the same thing if you ask me. When I do brakes on a custom vehicle I don't ask for permission from DOT I just buy parts that are DOT approved. Match up parts that in the engineering...

Today the little one went to the relatives for the night so after I unpacked my new brake line flaring tool (finally spent $200 for a nice one after breaking 2 cheapies) I got to work on the front rubber axle to frame line. That was sooo much fun so I kept going and was able to replace it and...

Cincinnatian here joined a couple months ago. Great group of people here on this forum!

How about this? https://www.ruralking.com/providence-automotive-premium-multi-purpose-gear-lube-80w-90-2gal-pa-80902g I bought some but havent used it yet. Did use this for the engine but haven't driven it yet, just idled in the driveway...

Buyer beware. Today I went to pay my credit card bill and lo and behold, real custom trucks charged me for my order when I told them in writing to cancel it. I told them to cancel it March 16th and they charged my card the next day! Still haven't received what I ordered so I disputed the charge...

Today was another good day. Daughter went to auties so I replaced the hard lines and the rubber lines on the front axle of the deuce. I cut up 4x4 that I had laying around for extra support. sorry no pics i'll get there lol

I have a 10 ton HF shop press. It uses a bottle jack. You guys think this would be enough to lift each wheel at the axle to set on some 4x4s so I can commence with the brake work? Figure I start with the front checking brake pads, bearings, then rebuilding the wheel cylinders, rubber lines that...

That's a nice weld! Wish I had a tig. I'm stuck with a campbell hausfeld wire feed flux core welder I've had for almost 30 years. So you do custom work? 😉

Fired up the truck tonight to listen for air leaks and see if the temp gauge works now with the new sending unit. Still has the same air leak at the hose connected to the transfer case switch so a new hose is in order. Temp gauge still not working after letting the truck run for about 15...

Has anyone tried Hot Shot's Secret products in their fuel and/or oil? Someone I work with recommended trying their stuff out, just to help clean out any contaminants in the system

How did the rebuild go?

Since I am going to service each wheel cylinder and all wheel bearings, I just watched tactical repairs video on front hub service and watched another one for the rear. Now I'm looking at buying a 5 gallon bucket of grease to cover myself. I can easily use it for the cars and the camper as well...

I've watched a few videos, but my hands still feel the ringing and pain from trying that sledge hammer :LOL:

It shouldn't be hard at all, worst part for me was holding the guts in the cylinder and forcing the retaining ring into the groove. If you have a vise it will be cake. Or you could use a large c clamp. Wish I thought of that at the time :cookoo:

I may try to find one of those duck bill hammers and give it another try. Using a sledge it just laughed at me and aggravated my hands. Or take a front wheel off the deuce and try it since it is a few tons heavier than my silverado :shrugs:

I watched a video from tactical repairs which helped. I intended on honing it but when I got it apart the cylinder looked pretty good, still had some cross hatch to it so I just reassembled it with a rebuild kit from Eriks Military. It looked good enough that I kept everything that I replaced...