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    Setup my tie rods. I found out afterward i have 1.25 tube to sleeve since the 1.5 is .120 wall so ill remake the two long ones. Its...
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    Okay the swinger is done. Bolts are shanked and oil impregnated bronze bushings are pressed in. Tomorrow will be tube for the tie rods.
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    Got the pitman arm done. I need to cut new swinger plates and then on to tie rods.
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    Started the steering mock up. I'm thinking I need to paint the tie rods to look like the pvc and add some hose clamps once I make a set.
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    Also, the drivers beam is done. I’ve always liked the look of the hammered paint.
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    Had some down time so I chipped away some more. Got the cage bolted in and the bump mount in also. The heater hose hard line will be...
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    I got a wild hair and wanted to see the bump in its home. It should work pretty well I think.
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    The last of the pictures from yesterday. All in all a productive weekend. Hopefully I'll get some more time soon. For now, its time...
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    Got the inner fender cut out including the coilover spot. Radius arms are done brackets are painted and only 1 bolt left on drivers side...
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    Not too shabby. I believe it’ll hold up.
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    Been a minute, but the engine cage is done. Hopefully I'll be able to get the front bump mounts boogered up so reassembly can happen.
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    got the shock mount wrapped with plate so now u need to stop procrastinating and cut the rivets off the driver's side. I seriously hate...
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    So setup bearings are done. Spent time with my knock off Dremel but it did the job and now once the shims and spider gears come in I can...
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    So a few packages showed up. Two more to go. Yes I'm going to attempt a regear on my own. I have the Dana 44 service manual and a how to...
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    Okay got the shock mount rotated. I am clearing the frame rails by just over 1.5" so all in all I'm good with that. I'll take it all...
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