Trying to get to DD status.
I've been hoarding parts since the vehicle became in op in June for what I hoped was just a clutch, but turned out to be the tranny. When the R380 stumpy showed up it was time to start the installs.
-New DownPipe(RN)
-Heavy Duty clutch(Rova Farm)
-New Front Driveshaft(RovaFarm)
-Installed transfer case input gear & Bearings while LT77 was separated from transfer case(Ashcroft)
-R380 Stumpy Install(Ashcroft)
-Alloy Shift Knobs(RN)
Installed over Labor Day weekend.
Not road ready yet. I took it for a drive and discovered coolant was leaking from what appears to be the heater core.
I now have a rumble/vibrations at overrun at around 50mph, with no gas or brake input, seems to be coming from the rear. Pulled the rear drive shaft, locked the diff and drove around and it seemed to go away. I'm guessing its the drive shaft but couldn't find any play in the U-JOINTS. The rear Pinion is also leaking like a sieve so hoping its not the diff.
Next on the list:
New front brake calipers, braided lines and rotors, just waiting for pads.
Heater core is now leaking(bypassed), rear drive shaft, a new fuel tank or some JB Weld until I get a new fuel tank. :whistling: