Ok so did a bit of painting today (pic heavy)

[bloat]

So I was only meant to be taking the side steps off but, I ended up doing some other bits

Before


After (no steps)




The axle and complete under body will be painted in the next couple of weeks, in black not red hehe

Then I went all boy racer haha


Then I poped the roof rack back on



I do have to say I much prefer the truck with the side steps on!

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by bloat

So I was only meant to be taking the side steps off but, I ended up doing some other bits

Before


After (no steps)




The axle and complete under body will be painted in the next couple of weeks, in black not red hehe

Then I went all boy racer haha


Then I poped the roof rack back on



I do have to say I much prefer the truck with the side steps on!

Yep put them back on

[bloat]

Originally Posted by cncfabs

Yep put them back on

You don't happen to have any like this kicking around do you? I need some welding done on the cills so I'm taking bits off so he doesnt have too lol but the side steps are in pretty poor condition with one of the brackets actually rotten nearly off...

[cncfabs]

Originally Posted by bloat

You don't happen to have any like this kicking around do you? I need some welding done on the cills so I'm taking bits off so he doesnt have too lol but the side steps are in pretty poor condition with one of the brackets actually rotten nearly off...

Sorry I dont

[puddle hoppers inc.]

i like those steps. would it not be cheaper to get a bracket rewelded on?

[Craig8661]

What's the red bar on the rear diff for

[melissachels]

Originally Posted by Craig8661

What's the red bar on the rear diff for

thats a trailing arm don't ask what its actual purpose is apart from that & the others holding the axle to the chassis

[Fez_uk]

Originally Posted by melissachels

thats a trailing arm don't ask what its actual purpose is apart from that & the others holding the axle to the chassis

It's a panhard rod actually. Keeps the axle from moving side to side.

[Craig8661]

Seen it on mine now lol stops axel swinging out of the side of the truck lol think it was because mine was not red I didn't see it lol

[johnb5177]

Hi guys,

nice machine..........shiney shiney black.........mmmh

sorry I'll stop now............but I see the jack propped on a block of wood......................don't forget the axle stands etc and blocking up before you get underneath to paint......

[firebobby]

Originally Posted by johnb5177

.but I see the jack propped on a block of wood......................don't forget the axle stands etc and blocking up before you get underneath to paint......

RUSTIC!!!!!, he's normally on the case for jack abusers

[rustic]

Originally Posted by firebobby

RUSTIC!!!!!, he's normally on the case for jack abusers

Yeah too right.

If using a jack then maybe two other methods to support.

However, jacking on soft ground aghhh... better get used to the soil you might jus end up being buried in it... six foot down.

[melissachels]

Originally Posted by Fez_uk

It's a panhard rod actually. Keeps the axle from moving side to side.

what's the difference between a panhard rod & a trailing arm??

[bloat]

Originally Posted by rustic

Yeah too right.

If using a jack then maybe two other methods to support.

However, jacking on soft ground aghhh... better get used to the soil you might jus end up being buried in it... six foot down.

I know, I actually only used the jack to lift the wheel 1" of the ground to take it off to paint the drums I painted the rear rod with all 4 wheels firmly on the ground I don't normally like using the jack as like most of us I don't trust them and I can do most things on ramps or just climbing under it