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Wash Gave the girl a wash and drove her around some.

ColdWarrior, They are definetly not brake-away, I used 1/4" steel and thick wall 316SS pipe. I did not really think of being oversized, but it looks much worse than the picture shows. I will have to go measure. Thanks for the prospective, I would not of thought about it. Thanks

Flag poles Fabbed up some flag pole brackets and put my flags on and drove around a bit

Well, It kind of sold, but I added information to the auction late in the game (only 24 hours left in auction), and the buyer did not read my note before he hit the bid buttom, so I am not holding him to the buy. I told every bidder about the bumpsteer but the winner never asked not one...

Out for a drive Went to Lowes to pick up some pine straw. Real mission was to eval the bumpsteer I was having after installing the new 46's. Lowered tire pressure too 52# and it acts much better.

More Progress More progress: Battery box mount sand blasted, primed and painted, new radiator is in and no leaks after 30 minutes of running. Odd thing is I bought a NOS from a vendor on the site and it is a bit different than my stock. The bottom studs are about 1" closer to the passenger...

Removed the dog bones and blasted and painted the chunk of steal thing, put on the cleaned and painted sling shackles and installed a rubber bumper under the bottom side. Hate the paint on the bumper being chipped by the shackle all the time. Removed the battery box bracket getting ready for...

Thanks AZDeuce, I will give that method a try. Thanks

Just two bolts, that's it Finally got the rear hubs on, then decied I would tackle the front lower dog bones, but could not get the forward pin out. Didn't have 1 1/8" combination so stopped that job. Sand blasted the sling hold downs, prep'd the bump and painted. I was going to just take...

Weekend progress Installed last rear set of new brake cyliders, removed service and emergency air connections, sand blasted the valve assemblies and replace with new glad unit, Recieve new radiator from TNJ (The one on my truck works fine, just has a little rust, and I hate rust), and a new...

New Tires Almost There Well, Only one more set to go. Should take about half the time now that I have all the tools and I know what I am doing. It is crazy how big these tires are! Break lines from Peashooter are next, then the new fuel tank and spin on primary fuel filter.

46" Still working on the wheels and tire swap. Finished priming last rim, will paint tomorrow. Ordering some break lines from Peashooter tonight, as I am replacing almost everything while I am in there, cylinder was easier than I thought. Hubs studs are reversed and I am getting them...

Thanks Todds112, it is crazy how big the XLS are. Good luck with your ride

Put on my front tires, rear is next as soon as parts come in.

Bought a jerry can from Level 3 Containers. I got the tan one for water, but did not like the look, so I bought a green one for diesel. Very nice quality and fits the standard holder perfect. Sorry it is sideways?

Installed cup holder and 12v outlet.

New wheels and tires Well, technically, I didn't do anything except drive 320 miles to pick up (6) 395/18R from Faith Tire, Thanks Jonathan, they are nice and big. I just goes to show you, if your wife says no, whine every day for weeks and she will cave! Peashooter, I will be talking to you...

Cargo Kit Bought a Cargo cover kit from Clinto (awesome guy).

Weekend work Route a new fuel line to my new Primary fuel spin on from John (pic upside down), Installed Spin-on oil filters, replaced most of my gauges and dash plates. Started to re-wire the control signal bird cage, replace all reflectors and replaced the front signal lights with new...