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  1. Griff

    Truck wanders

    Update! The wandering has been resolved! I installed front lift springs and the trucks only driven about 10km since then but the front u bolts still ended up being loose. After a few good snacks with a bfh, each nut took a good 1/4 turn to get to 110 ft lbs. while I had the torque wrench out I...
  2. Griff

    Truck wanders

    Haven’t had it checked at a shop but I can tell by eye that there is still positive castor. I think it has 4 degree shims but I’ll check and confirm. I am running a front sway bar with new bushings. I used 2” square tube and longer bolts at the front frame mounts. New bushings on the leaf...
  3. Griff

    Truck wanders

    Well yet another steering issue... Truck won’t drive straight. First I thought it was just the beer. Even with just two it wanders so it’s nothing between the seat and the steering wheel. I’ve replaced the upper+lower ball joints, tie rod, repacked the wheel bearings (they’re good), driveshaft...
  4. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Work your way to the bottom corners. Fold and staple them similar to how we made the pleats Untie the knots in the bungee and staple the pocket up to the top. Put a couple of staples into one end of the bungee and cut off the excess. Do the same on the other side but add a desired amount of...
  5. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Repeat the process working from the middle to the outside Flatten the pinched material into a pleat and put a staple in the middle Repeat on the other folds and add extra staples where seemingly necessary Tie a knot; bigger than the one in your mid back from when you decided to pull your...
  6. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    The original pocket used a sort of elastic strap. I already had some 1/4" bungee so I used that instead. I found the best way to feed this through the sleeve was to first insert the long drill bit/dowel/rod through the channel and then follow the bungee back through from the other end. We're...
  7. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Now place the backer onto the front pocket and determine the placement that you like. I went ~1" down from the top Mark the bottom of the backer (After forgetting on the first pocket that I made, this was when I realized I should) Make the holes for the screws/clips in the backer. Use an...
  8. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Next insert a long drill bit or rod/dowel into the channel and use a knife or scissors to make H-shaped cuts like shown. Knife Scissors
  9. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Using the original pocket for reference, cut out an over sized piece of material. I had my girlfriend sew a fold 1" down from the top to hold the bungee cord, but any spouse/mother(in-law)/grandma/sister/neighbour/sweatshop should be able to do this for you for favourscheap. I can't remember...
  10. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    For the bottom corners I started with the middle tabs, and then stretched and pressed the outside ones. I put a few 1/4-3/8" staples in the corners. Refer to the disclaimer for more detailed instructions. Here is the finished back panel For some reason these all turned out sideways and I'm...
  11. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Spray the exposed material and the outer edge of the board with more adhesive. Have another few sips. When the adhesive sticks to you like the memory of walking in on your parents doing the horizontal monster mash when you were 12, you know you are ready. Definitely have another drink. Begin...
  12. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    Next up is to wrap the outer face of the backer in the new material. I decided to use marine vinyl for the pockets because this is the same material I plan to reupholster the seat with. It is typically used on boat seats and is UV resistant and waterproof. I think it came out to about $20 for a...
  13. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    First step is to remove the outer material from the cardboard backer Use the old backer as a template to make a new one out of premium 7 ply 3/8" birch plywood scrap plywood. Trace out the perimeter, cut it out with a jigsaw, and give it a quick sand to remove any sharp edges. Optional...
  14. Griff

    DIY Door Panel Pockets

    DISCLAIMER I am by no means a re-upholsterer. There are many different ways and tutorials out there on how to wrap material around objects; this is just how I did it. Remember, measure once, cut twice, always cut towards yourself for increased accuracy, and disregard respirators so you can get...
  15. Griff

    Truck tilts when steering

    Well I ended up measuring the frame movement from lock to lock and it’s only 1/4” different. I ended up taking it back there for a few reasons: the back lane behind my house which my garage faces also has their parking lot entrance so it is really convenient to take it there, they have already...
  16. Griff

    Truck tilts when steering

    That’s a fancy lookin tape measure does it glow in the dark or something? Lol My truck also measures 15” from axle to frame so I guess I have a 6” lift lol sweet! Bucket I’ve heard similar things about the drop drag link so I will definitely stay away from that. It does this when...
  17. Griff

    Truck tilts when steering

    I think you’re right, my room mates got an 85 with a 6” lift and the leafs look the same as mine. Alternatively I could go for a drop drag link but I think they’re about $300 and the pitman arm was $200... really wish the scrap yards around here had more squarebodies Anyway I’ll talk to the...
  18. Griff

    Truck tilts when steering

    As always thank you bucket for the quick and helpful response! Hopefully someday I can pay it back and help you with something lol. With the tires on the ground, and a straight edge from eye to eye it measures 4.5” from the top of the leaf pack to the straight edge and 6.5” from the bottom of...
  19. Griff

    Truck tilts when steering

    Hey guys I tried using the search but couldn’t find anything, sorry if it’s been asked before... I have a 79 k1500 with (what I believe to be) a 4” leaf spring lift. When turning under load the whole truck tilts (the frame moves up from the front axle). I have a raised steering arm and my...
  20. Griff

    Steering box differences

    Awesome thank you! I might just get the whole pump off him. Either way it’s cheaper than 250!
  21. Griff

    Steering box differences

    Hey guys Sorry if this has been posted before, but I have 2 questions. I have a 79 and I’m wondering the differences between the 73-87 steering boxes. Local parts store says only 77-79 will fit my truck but the only difference I can see (from online details) between mine and the 80+ is the hose...
  22. Griff

    NP205 cracked mount

    My buddy welded it for me for free:happy107: I didn’t end up taking any pictures beyond this point but I ground it smooth and threw a few coats of paint on it. Bought new seals and tapped them in, put it all back together and torqued everything down. Topped up the tranny and tcase fluid and...
  23. Griff

    NP205 cracked mount

    Figured I’d write an update... got the transfer case and adaptor off Cleaned it up and ground a bevel Now off to the welder...
  24. Griff

    NP205 cracked mount

    Thank you all for the replies. I went around today, called and checked all the scrap yards in my area and nobody has an adapter that’ll work for my setup It’s the th350. I know a couple of welders who could maybe help me out... just trying to figure out what would be the most cost effective
  25. Griff

    NP205 cracked mount

    Hey guys it’s my first time posting , I’m looking for some advice. I just bought this truck, 79 k1500, and I’m going through the process of getting this beauty road worthy. Among the 2-page safety inspection list was the broken transfer case mount. The blue tag on it says it’s an NP205 and I...

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