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[RaceRanger97]

Well, a few steps forward and one step back this weekend.

We got everything to make the motor run wired to inside the cab, got the alternator charging and fan wired. Also got the magnaflow exhaust on and it sounds great! The motor runs nice and smooth and starts up extremely easy, can't wait to see how it feels in the dirt.

From running it too much with no lines on the power steering pump it siezed up, which I somewhat expected to happen. Also left the ignition hot for too long while it was sitting, which fried possibly both the coil and distributor which I am not too excited about. Next step is to replace all the parts we broke and wire the guages, race radios, and siren so that we can finish up the dash.

 

[RaceRanger97]

No real progress lately. But my buddy did pick up a few goodies for me from kartek.

 

[2004xlmiller]

how much did the bump cans run you?

 

[RaceRanger97]

how much did the bump cans run you?

Just over $30 a piece I believe

 

[kris97ranger]

this thing is friggin sweet. but i have to say the old bumper looked 10000x better

 

[RaceRanger97]

Thanks man. I did like the old one too. But it was bent to hell every which way and was not strong enough for any hard hits. This bumper isn't done yet either obviously but I think I will like the end result.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Overall I'd say it's been a change for the better

 

[DFracing]

So overall how hard would you say the 5.0 swap was? including setting up the transmission?

 

[RaceRanger97]

So overall how hard would you say the 5.0 swap was? including setting up the transmission?

Going carbed made it an easy swap. Hardest part was making the motor mounts themselves and trans x-member. Over all wasn't to bad at all.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Some sweet steering swingers we fabbed up.

 

[Pony]

nice, i like the moon on the side can't wait to see your truck in action again

 

[RaceRanger97]

Thanks ya they are coming out sweet.

 

[RaceRanger97]

Made a little skid to go behind the valance and protect the steering.

Mocked up the swinger

Plated the frame

 

[RaceRanger97]

Boom!

Al mocked up

 

[RaceRanger97]

Mas parts!