So, been chippin away at the suspension. I got the front axle mounted
hubs cleaned and painted with new races, bearings and seals.
All new tie rod ends as well as drag link. She should steer straight after all this. Painting all the suspension parts has really slowed me down. It's been really humid and the damn paint is taking forever to dry.
I also test fitted the billstein shocks. 2 fit and 2 didn't. The fronts shocks fit well, but the rears were fully extended when installed. With my 2" lift they were supposed to fit. Suspension connection made good on the incorrect part and should have those next week. For those keeping track the part numbers are: Billstein 5125 series fronts 33-185590 Rears 33-186542
I also had a Forum member drop by and lend me some bell housings to see what will work for my hydraulic clutch setup. Thanks Alan!
While waiting for paint to dry I finished up my dolly for the cab. Now I can have my wheels back for the truck.
Hopefully by end of week I will have her on all 4 wheels and can begin prepping the motor and trans to go into frame. The motor trans and transfer case are all going
to get a coat of fresh paint. Oh how I love the paint?