Scratchn' the Turdles Belly

[techieman33]

My u-bolts have always come right off with an impact

 

[CDW6212R]

My u-bolts have always come right off with an impact

My thought was, doesn't everyone have a 1" Ingersol Rand impact gun?

 

[Turdle]

Well the shackle bolts cam right out-and the springs look good-
It was those dang explorer express u bolts-the nuts on them is more like a 1" threaded sleeve--PITA

Not to be confused with the stock u bolts-

Anyway-it's in the past and the axle is out-
I have taken all the parts needed to straighten out techiemans old axle, which is going back in-

My old axles look great-there is no evidence they were ven on a bearing-

however-the diffy is a different story-
I knew it was thunking,
there is a weird slipping clunk going on in there-

I noted another difference between the 410 rears and 373

not only are the 410's missing the control arms-but the 373 dust shields for the brakes are riveted onto the brake caliper bracket-where on the 410 rears they are separate-

the caliper bracket is a bit different also--

 

[CDW6212R]

... I noted another difference between the 410 rears and 373

not only are the 410's missing the control arms-but the 373 dust shields for the brakes are riveted onto the brake caliper bracket-where on the 410 rears they are separate-

the caliper bracket is a bit different also--

The brackets etc. are still interchangeable though yes?

 

[techieman33]

The 4.10 is from a v6 that's why it didn't have the control arms, maybe the brackets are a little different from year to year?

 

[jah81592]

Nice deal Jon! Interestingly enough I have all the stuff to completely rebuild my suspension down to the rear leaf bushings-try to find urethanes for the rear leafs. I will remain stock height. My truck rides like a marshmallow! Hopefully it will be less sway now.-j

 

[techieman33]

Nice deal Jon! Interestingly enough I have all the stuff to completely rebuild my suspension down to the rear leaf bushings-try to find urethanes for the rear leafs. I will remain stock height. My truck rides like a marshmallow! Hopefully it will be less sway now.-j

The energy suspension kit for the 1st gen works in the rear leafs. I haven't noticed much difference with them though. The EE sway bar is where it's at that's what really tightened me up.

 

[Turdle]

Well, I was installing the pasenger side rear control arm, and could have sworn the front arm bolt was threaded on, hit it with the impact and no go.

uh oh-

Ummm, that backing plate has all kinds of fuel lines and crap holding it in. How in the world are you supposed to change it?

I looked at it and cried like a baby, knowing this was a 5 hour mistake. I was actually getting ready to drop the tank, when I realized I had actually broken the backing nut off--COOOOOOL!!!!!

I used an extra "winged" nut and bolt from Eric's rear axle ,drove it home and all is good now-

Just thought I'd share

Back out to the grind--

 

[CDW6212R]

I'd like to see that picture, I don't recall much trouble unbolting the left one. I have my parking brake cable inboard of the LR control arm/bar, for more tire clearance. I'd have swapped that problem for Sunday when my LF brake line burst, before getting on the interstate. That turned out as well as it could have. Night,

 

[MountaineerGreen]

I'd like to see some pictures of the truck sittin up high

 

[Charlie]

I'd like to see some pictures of the truck sittin up high

x2. I keep checking this thread waiting for it

 

[Turdle]

Ignore the muffler please-I hope to be changing it soon-
I have a bit of work to do yet-
I don't know if you can see the smoked chrome brake line.
Notice also the sexy "dimple holed" Shackles made by Section525


The diffy cover will be changed of course-that is a chrome cover powdercoated with transparent black.

 

[chriswells78]

sexy!!!!!

 

[410Fortune]

geesh that is nice

One pic with bad light?
tick tick tick tick...todays the 14th......LOL

 

[Turdle]

I have 13 days, and am on skejule

 

[Turdle]

Well it's a bit higher now--

teaser pics until I get it cleaned up--

 

[Turdle]

I can't get this shot to focus--
Close up of Sections Shackles

 

[CDW6212R]

Very nice, and do you have any spare spring perches yet? I'll need a pair finished, and shackles also some day.

 

[MountaineerGreen]

Those are some good looking shackles Your diff cover is doing strange things with your camera.

I like the red accents- looks really good.

 

[CDW6212R]

... Your diff cover is doing strange things with your camera...

That's what I'm considering for my rear cover, and polished valve covers. I got a call from a freight company today, I plan top go get the crate Monday.