FENDERFAB
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Thank you!
Local Legend Fenderfab Ranger
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STUDIO305
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Just to chime in on this like the others - I have always had great service with them and ultra fast shipping since they're in the Chino area.
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Awesome thank you!
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i just threw those in for the picture, the correct ones for the steering are still in the bag i ordered a bunch of bolts from them to redo the whole front end
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Finally getting my shocks done by @DialedShockPrep and been cleaning up some other stuff on the chassis. Adding some reinforcement to the rear backhalf bumpstop area. Hoping to get it all back together by end of january to get out for a couple day trips. Truck hasnt seen dirt in about a year, been too busy with life lately.
Sold my duramax so im starting to look for a new tow rig. Trying to choose between a Ram mega cab or a f350.
Sold my duramax so im starting to look for a new tow rig. Trying to choose between a Ram mega cab or a f350.
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the dodge mega cabs or nice. cant go wrong with either. sorry, no help here.
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Fronts are at @DialedShockPrep now. New hardware going on those and hopefully can make it to the desert soon.
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Kevin is hard at work on my front shocks. In the mean time been cleaning up some wiring and such.
These are a pretty trick little clamp and very cheap for what they are. Looks alot better than having Zip ties go all the way around the tube and pinch the hoses and wiring. Also been using these magnetic holders for flat plate locations. Really tidies things up and its an easy removable solution that doesnt require more holes and screws/bolts or welding.
Links to both.
https://newlineproducts.shop/shop?olsPage=products/nlp-tubeclip-175-316
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8C649R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
These are a pretty trick little clamp and very cheap for what they are. Looks alot better than having Zip ties go all the way around the tube and pinch the hoses and wiring. Also been using these magnetic holders for flat plate locations. Really tidies things up and its an easy removable solution that doesnt require more holes and screws/bolts or welding.
Links to both.
https://newlineproducts.shop/shop?olsPage=products/nlp-tubeclip-175-316
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M8C649R?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
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i used those mag mount ones on my hot rod where i didnt want to drill new holes. They work great.
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i want to thank the @Administrator and all the guys here at Badlines goodtimes for picking the ol ranger for Local Legend this month!
Its been a long journey of building this truck (13 years so far) and still love it just as much as i did when i started this build. Grateful for the offroad community and all of the friendships and memories i have made along the way!
Anyways back to normal programming! Going to try to update this thread more often with more mechanical stuff as well. I have been focusing alot more on small stuff lately. But the entire truck was built in my garage (motor, wiring, plumbing, all fab work etc) done by myself. The only thing i subbed out was the transmission build and the rear axle housing/gears.
I have been chasing a transmission leak for MONTHS. After talking to @Klever many many times (Thanks for all your help Bobby) trying different pans, gaskets etc. I believe i have finally found the culprit. This casting fin was hanging down a bit too far and not allowing the pan gasket to seat properly. Additionally all of the pan bolts threads in the case were absolutely fucked. So i took on the lovely job of drilling out every single thread on the case with the trans installed in the truck. Helicoiled every one. Shaved down the protruding fin and new fiber gasket. So far no leaks but we will see what happens!
For anyone wondering the transmission is a Maximum offroad TH400 with all the goodies except the Reid case. Im not baller enough or have the need for something that agressive for what im doing with the truck. Still was a pretty penny for the build but aside from the leaking pan gasket situation i am very happy with it.
Its been a long journey of building this truck (13 years so far) and still love it just as much as i did when i started this build. Grateful for the offroad community and all of the friendships and memories i have made along the way!
Anyways back to normal programming! Going to try to update this thread more often with more mechanical stuff as well. I have been focusing alot more on small stuff lately. But the entire truck was built in my garage (motor, wiring, plumbing, all fab work etc) done by myself. The only thing i subbed out was the transmission build and the rear axle housing/gears.
I have been chasing a transmission leak for MONTHS. After talking to @Klever many many times (Thanks for all your help Bobby) trying different pans, gaskets etc. I believe i have finally found the culprit. This casting fin was hanging down a bit too far and not allowing the pan gasket to seat properly. Additionally all of the pan bolts threads in the case were absolutely fucked. So i took on the lovely job of drilling out every single thread on the case with the trans installed in the truck. Helicoiled every one. Shaved down the protruding fin and new fiber gasket. So far no leaks but we will see what happens!
For anyone wondering the transmission is a Maximum offroad TH400 with all the goodies except the Reid case. Im not baller enough or have the need for something that agressive for what im doing with the truck. Still was a pretty penny for the build but aside from the leaking pan gasket situation i am very happy with it.
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Thank you!!!
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Back on all fours here.
Kevin did an awesome job on my shocks. We decided to respring the front. Still need to adjust the preload on both springs but its sitting much better now. Also added foam bump stops on the front, and shortened the hydraulic bumps to 2" instead of 4".
Cant wait to get it out in the dirt. Life has been busy lately but shooting to get out for a day trip in the next couple weeks.
Kevin did an awesome job on my shocks. We decided to respring the front. Still need to adjust the preload on both springs but its sitting much better now. Also added foam bump stops on the front, and shortened the hydraulic bumps to 2" instead of 4".
Cant wait to get it out in the dirt. Life has been busy lately but shooting to get out for a day trip in the next couple weeks.
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Thanks for all your efforts documenting, this thing is a beauty! Keep it up!
Elliott
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Thank you guys!!
When i moved a couple years ago, I downsized from a 1,000 square foot garage to a standard 2 car garage so things are definitely tight in here. Tried to make it as organized as possible. As all you garage fab guys know things get messy quick and alot of tools needed to build these things! Still working on my setup but ill post some more pics of the garage soon.
Got to drive the truck yesterday. She sits really nice with the new springs. Life has been throwing me alot of challenges lately but hoping to get out for a desert trip before it gets too hot.
I want to change the muffler on my truck. Its super raspy sounding and pretty hollow at upper RPM. Sounds great up until 2500rpm then its really hollow and doesnt have much tone. Any suggestions? I am just running some offbrand resonator right now. I like a good crispy idle but nothing thats extremely loud. I had a carven R on it before and it was too loud under load.
Been kind of considering a magnaflow race muffler? Open to any ideas. I thought about trying black widow as well. I need something thats round that doesnt have a huge can/body.
When i moved a couple years ago, I downsized from a 1,000 square foot garage to a standard 2 car garage so things are definitely tight in here. Tried to make it as organized as possible. As all you garage fab guys know things get messy quick and alot of tools needed to build these things! Still working on my setup but ill post some more pics of the garage soon.
Got to drive the truck yesterday. She sits really nice with the new springs. Life has been throwing me alot of challenges lately but hoping to get out for a desert trip before it gets too hot.
I want to change the muffler on my truck. Its super raspy sounding and pretty hollow at upper RPM. Sounds great up until 2500rpm then its really hollow and doesnt have much tone. Any suggestions? I am just running some offbrand resonator right now. I like a good crispy idle but nothing thats extremely loud. I had a carven R on it before and it was too loud under load.
Been kind of considering a magnaflow race muffler? Open to any ideas. I thought about trying black widow as well. I need something thats round that doesnt have a huge can/body.
