Recent content by lukelindeman

I used the Dupli-Color

I had to pressure wash and then washed everything good. Then sanded with I think 320 and degreased and washed again. Didn’t take to long and a good cheap project.

Finally sprayed some bed liner in my rear fender wells this weekend. Doesn’t look great since it was from a spray can but definitely a better look than stock.

Finished installing new to me front and rear shocks. Already posted about the rear ones but the fronts are done now. They have the Gieser springs and on mid perch. Rides much better now and raised the front quite a bit. The front sits at 43.5 inches and the back is at 43. Almost level but still...

Installed the front shocks today and everything has gone pretty smooth. Both sides are in and everything is torqued down except one bolt. The driver side bolt that goes through the top of the shock housing seems to be broken. When I spin the nut the bolt spins with it. Any suggestions?

I appreciate the information.

I may just have to buy one or see if someone I know has one. I’m in East TN so that would be a bit of a haul to AR.

Installed my new to me rear shocks. Big difference in ride quality as the originals had about 130,000 miles and were completely shot. Will attempt to do the fronts with the Gieser springs and mid perch tomorrow. Only issue is I’m not sure how to torque the lower bolt to 460 foot pounds accurately.

Yeah I may have to but trying to find some slightly used rebuilt ones to save a little money.

I am in need of new shocks front and rear. Also looking for any suspensions upgrades like springs or deavers.

I have also heard that the lube locker is good. Thanks for the detailed information.

Cleaned everything up and it seems like it’s a reddish fluid from the transmission pan. So I assume when I do the fluid change I’ll need a new gasket for that. Will I also need to go ahead and replace the gasket for the front and rear diffs?

Haven’t decided if I’m going to do it myself or not. Watching some how to’s on YouTube right now.

I’m pretty positive that it is not coming from the engine area. I’ll pressure wash and see what comes up.

I definitely do not want to sell my Gen 1 but I would love to have a 250 for the towing purposes. Hopefully one day I’ll be able to keep the Gen 1 and have something to tow with.