Fixed my check engine light which was a cylinder 3 misfire. Swapped the spark plugs and wires

 

When got the new to me tires and rims, I thought they were a mat finish. Then got to looking, no they are just oxidized and filthy. So spent about 45 minutes per rim and.....
not perfect but look good for a 21 year old truck. Used cloth wheel and brown rouge. Then mothers mag cleaner and foam pad. Wiped off all black then used a window cleaner. Then used the Lucas spray way for final clean and shine.

 

Found some play in the front end bearings. Going to check / replace as needed and replace the front pads while all is apart.
Jim

 

Wow , quite a difference . Nice job . How bout a pic of them on the truck ?

 

 

Looks great

 

Those really look good !!!!!

 

I put some older style 2003 tail lights on my 2007 ranger because I like the look of the older ones more. I also removed the bug deflector and got new floor mats

 

I have one side of the brakes and bearings off the hub. I did break a caliper guide pin bolt. The bearings are soaking in mineral spirits. Working 13 hours a day does not leave much time to work on the truck.
Jim

 

Cleaned up the third brake light. Did some more prep on the frame and prepared a template for a repair piece. My welder is coming tomorrow to check it out.

Waiting on deliveries over the next couple of days. Getting darker earlier so I have limited project time. Getting there though.

 

Replaced the front pads and repacked the front wheel bearings. I noticed one of the front boots came off the steering linkage and put it back on. I may have pulled it off when I had the wheels turned hard left and right for the brake change.
Jim

 

My wife's been driving my Ranger while I've been driving the Jeep-branded thing and she hasn't been a fan of having anything exposed in the bed so I've been looking for a truck cap to put on it. Was on my way home from a camping trip up in the mountains and came across a free one on the side of the road, it needed a good cleaning, a hydraulic arm to keep the window open and is a tad small for the Ranger (it came off of a newer model Tacoma) but otherwise it's been working good.

 

Well, today I did brakes all around on my sister in law’s GMC Acadia. Not a difficult job but on stands in the driveway always has its challenges.

Once THAT was done I made some more progress on the Ranger project. Pressed out the old leaf spring bushings, cleaned up the eyelets and pressed in the new ones. Finished painting the frame pieces for assembly. I ran out of light (and steam - pushing 50 here) so I stopped for the night.

I also got to hang out with my childhood best friend who stopped by for a visit (kids in tow). He is an ex-mechanic and I put him to work. :D

 

Well -- I sat here in front of the confuser and scratched my head as I tried to figure out why I cannot program the remote FOB.... then I changed the burnt out 85 brake light. Exciting day.... but it is tooooo hot out to do much more.

Now if I could just figure out that FOB issue...

 

Removed the silencer and snorkle AKA Box Mod
P0401 came back

Jim

 

I updated my project log, but I got the rear frame section installed yesterday. Neighbor helped me get it all lined up, get the grade 8 bolts in place and tightened down to check alignment, then I went around and took the nuts off, put on thread locker and torqued them down.

Also yesterday, the LEDs for my high mount stop light/cargo light came in. I got a red LED for the stop light and white for the cargo. I had the lens off to clean/restore it (Sandpaper/water/clear coat ala ChrisFix). Got a new gasket as well. Installed them this morning. Looks good there. My wife said, "Pretty lights!"

 

[QUOTE=eddieq;2159721I got white for the cargo.[/QUOTE]
What ones did you use and where did you get them please?
Jim

 

I got them on Amazon. The replacement guide says it's a 906. I just searched on LED 906 bulb. The ones I got were AUXITO brand. They've been in two hours, so I couldn't tell you about how long they last yet. It was like 14 bucks for the pair.

Edited to add a photo of the box

 

Thanks!
Jim

 

Installed the leaf springs and sway bar today. Project Rick is sitting on his own suspension. I’ll post pics in the project log thread later.

 

Accidentally did a one wheel peel because there was some stones on the road and then a bit down the road I hit a speedbump and bounced for about a kilometre because one of my front shocks are snapped off and i added a leaf onto my back. Things mint

 

I replaced the original fuel filter in my '05.
I drilled 2 small, parallel holes aside the broken stud in my transfer case.
3 of the 4 damper mounting bolts came out fine.
After backing out all 4 a touch I hit 'em with penetrant twice over a 36 hour period but one still wanted to jam in and break.
Steel bolts in an aluminum case outside with salt and snow makes for evil alchemy. The numbskulls who assembled this vehicle absolutely should have used anti-seize.

With the fuel filter replaced I'm getting over it. I'll let Silikroil work a week or so but it it fails to free the stud I'll go with just 3 mounting bolts.

 

More assembly today on the project truck. Suspension is completed, rear bumper and tow loop is mounted.

 

bondo'd the passenger side suicide door rust to get a stickah (those from Mass. will know what i'm saying lol) ..passed with flying colors ...good for another year..

 

Lots of time with a buffer. Top picture is before on a sunny day. Today is overcast. Not perfect. Can still see the fading on the top and hood. Not bad for 21 year old truck that probably hadn’t been washed in ten years.