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Great! Thanks for the info.Group 31 batteries, I didn't extend the tray. I just let the batteries overhang a bit.
So far fairly simple but getting to those rear ports is a PITA. I was literally laying on top of the engine.Chevymike, looking forward to doing the same Paradox by Design upgrade, have a Humvee crossover and already had the radiator re-cored a while back. Really waiting on dryer weather to do the work, do appreciate your photos as it lets me visually walk thru the install.
I'm in Vancouver WA if I can be of any assistance , just let me know.Got released. Staying at a friend's place for a little bit.
Hagerty, which is my insurance for the vehicle, has been amazing. I paid to keep my truck that's part of my insurance policy, and they're going to tow it from Vancouver to Tacoma.
I was able to go to the tow yard and find my glasses and my wallet which came off during the accident.
The rear axle was pushed through the bottom of the vehicle and separated the frame from the body. The frame where the axle is attached was pushed a couple feet forward and up from its original position.
Now I understand why it took 40 minutes to extricate me. I also understand where I got my fractured ribs from. Look at the steering wheel.
Damn LuckyGot released. Staying at a friend's place for a little bit.
Hagerty, which is my insurance for the vehicle, has been amazing. I paid to keep my truck that's part of my insurance policy, and they're going to tow it from Vancouver to Tacoma.
I was able to go to the tow yard and find my glasses and my wallet which came off during the accident.
The rear axle was pushed through the bottom of the vehicle and separated the frame from the body. The frame where the axle is attached was pushed a couple feet forward and up from its original position.
Now I understand why it took 40 minutes to extricate me. I also understand where I got my fractured ribs from. Look at the steering wheel.
a Comcast/xfinity truck/van according to the trooper
I bought the "King Pin Spring" eliminator kit too. Just haven't installed it yet. I think most of theInstalled off-road design's crossover steering (including new steering box) and kingpin spring eliminators.
Steering previously was super loose and crooked. (Think 80s truck driver movies)
These kits fixed it right up. It's a world of difference. Very little slop now on the steering, and it's very firm, can't move the steering wheel with just a finger anymore.
Had bad deathwobble, looked at the kingpin springs and one of them was completely destroyed. Glad that's fixed.
Can feel the road much more through the steering wheel. Might need a new steering damper. That's probably next on the list. Hydro assist steering for next black Friday maybe
It all took about 2 days in the diy garage here on post. Glad I did it there. Lots of weird tools it turned out I needed: 11mm 12-point socket, side grip wrenches (forgot the name but grabs the sides of the nut instead of the tips), giant vise, pickle fork (thought he was yanking my chain on this name), giant 3/4 drive sockets, other odd socket sizes and different size screws attaching the steering box to the steering shaft - thanks GI-bubba had me freaking out over lost screws for a while.
Only complaints really are that some of ORDs parts came as bare unfinished metal. 1 day after install it's already rusting. And not really a complaint but only way drag link would fit without the engine support getting in the way is the reverse way from the directions.
Gonna take a while for this new steering to feel like it's normal. Too used to the crappiness from before.
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Remove the sending unit from the fuel tank. It probably has a ton of corrosion on the sliding contact. Usually GM tank sending units only last ten years tops before acting up. I just replace them.Cleaned and wire brushed the factory ground strap from the fuel tank sending unit to the frame and replaced the ring terminal at the sending unit. Fuel gauge still reading past full. Will continue testing tomorrow.View attachment 787152View attachment 787153
Where's the pink sender wire? Fuel gauge reading past full could mean a break in the pink wire, ground it to chassis and see if gauge reads empty. If it does, then the issue is sender, if not, could be faulty fuel gauge.Cleaned and wire brushed the factory ground strap from the fuel tank sending unit to the frame and replaced the ring terminal at the sending unit. Fuel gauge still reading past full. Will continue testing tomorrow.View attachment 787152View attachment 787153
I would have to agree with Rustystud. That sending unit looks a bit rough. Clean the contact for the pink wire also. But dropping that tank and doing a through cleaning is going to be a major task. Can be done but cleaning and painting/coating as you go is the right way to do it. Good Luck. Be Safe.Cleaned and wire brushed the factory ground strap from the fuel tank sending unit to the frame and replaced the ring terminal at the sending unit. Fuel gauge still reading past full. Will continue testing tomorrow.View attachment 787152View attachment 787153
Russm, is the vehicle you installed the crossover steering on "lifted"? I have been looking at that and can't determine if it needs to be lifted or not to install it.Installed off-road design's crossover steering (including new steering box) and kingpin spring eliminators.
Steering previously was super loose and crooked. (Think 80s truck driver movies)
These kits fixed it right up. It's a world of difference. Very little slop now on the steering, and it's very firm, can't move the steering wheel with just a finger anymore.
Had bad deathwobble, looked at the kingpin springs and one of them was completely destroyed. Glad that's fixed.
Can feel the road much more through the steering wheel. Might need a new steering damper. That's probably next on the list. Hydro assist steering for next black Friday maybe
It all took about 2 days in the diy garage here on post. Glad I did it there. Lots of weird tools it turned out I needed: 11mm 12-point socket, side grip wrenches (forgot the name but grabs the sides of the nut instead of the tips), giant vise, pickle fork (thought he was yanking my chain on this name), giant 3/4 drive sockets, other odd socket sizes and different size screws attaching the steering box to the steering shaft - thanks GI-bubba had me freaking out over lost screws for a while.
Only complaints really are that some of ORDs parts came as bare unfinished metal. 1 day after install it's already rusting. And not really a complaint but only way drag link would fit without the engine support getting in the way is the reverse way from the directions.
Gonna take a while for this new steering to feel like it's normal. Too used to the crappiness from before.
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Crossover steering requires at least 2 inches of lift, other wise there is interference with the frame and engine crossmembers.Russm, is the vehicle you installed the crossover steering on "lifted"? I have been looking at that and can't determine if it needs to be lifted or not to install it.