RTM wrote:

I find myself spending way more time on this site than I do any other.  It has that home feeling about it.  You guys are all awesome.

There are others?

 

Last edited by Alan (4/29/2022 4:36 PM)

RTM wrote:

TKOPerformance wrote:

I just rebuilt the 10.5" rear in my F250 myself, and I'd LOVE to be able to say someone else did it.  I'm finally feeling right almost a week later.  My '89 is taking up my 2 post lift (no front end under it) and I haven't got my 4 post set up yet, so I ended up doing it outside on the pad.  The diff with ring gear and bearings weighs about 90lbs.  Needed a dozen or so setups to get the R&P pattern right.  She's right, and she'll last, but the toll on my body anymore...

I recently installed 4.10 gears in my 2010 F150 that has the 9.75 rear axle.  We also bought and rebuilt a trac loc for it.   Me and my son did this while I was in a sling from just having surgery from a Grade 5 AC separation.  Si I had to have him do most of the work.  He loved it.  Not many kids get to do this kind of stuff any more.

I like to take a set of bearings and hone them out for set ups.  This way I do not have to press them on and off every time.

I was going to install the ford 3.73 gears I have but found the 4.10 gears which are ford pieces for a great price.  With the tire size I have it's like running a 3.73 with a stock tire size.  Absolutely love the truck with the 4.10 gears.

I always make up a set of setup bearings if I don't already have a set made up in "the box" (my collection of set up bearings, shims, etc for 10 different types of rears).  A couple minutes with a die grinder saves hours of frustration.  I've tried a lot of different methods over the years that guys swear work, but I've yet to have any luck.  The old plan of start with the shim that was in it and go from there based on pattern simply always works the best.  You can measure and measure and measure, but the pattern simply doesn't lie. 

I stayed with the factory 3.73s.  Yukon gears, which always seem to produce a nice pattern, but the box now says "made in China", which makes me mad because they used to be made in the US.  The truck makes so much torque that having deeper gears would just make it turn more RPM on the highway and spin the tires worse on a takeoff. 

I ditched the LSD this time.  They just don't hold up to the kind of power I'm making.  The Ford unit failed at about 45k, and the Yukon that replaced it lasted longer but ultimately still started to slip.  I ponied up for a TruTrac this time.  Thus far I really like it.  It doesn't even seem like its there, except when I need traction.

Now I still need to put the E-Locker in the front and replace my radius arms with the 3 link arms.  Then I head back to Cecil County for my assault on the 12 second barrier in this 7,800lb beast. 

Just saying the word Squatting made my knees pop and ache!
I don't squat any more......I crush my A$$ when I need to get down......
6sal6

RTM wrote:

I'm getting to where if I am in an odd position for to long it takes a second to get moving again.  Getting older is not fun.

No, no its not, but as my grandfather used to say: it beats the alternative. 
 

Rudi wrote:

Wait until you get into your 80’s when getting down is no problem but getting up is next to impossible without help.😩

Gettin' close....that's why I bought my lift with hydraulic rail-jack.

We were looking at buying property to build on the was large for me to build a shop to work in.  But that’s on hold due to the current rates and such.  I’m afraid this may come down but nothing like the last crash.

I just need to get back to lifting weights again so my poor unused muscles don’t suffer so bad when I do need them.

Ron68 wrote:

RTM wrote:

.

"Ah feels your pain" I'll hit 73 in November and if I get too rambunctious I find that I pay for it..... Before I retired two years ago after twisting wrenches on airplanes for 50 years, I don't remember it being too much of an issue as I was more active - did a lot of walking in my job - airport is pretty spread out - but now it is.  In truth - it's a -oh no I used a word I shouldn't have- growing old.." Gotta make an effort to up my exercise - I may have a new project in the upcoming months....
 

 
Your ache & pains could be the result of 'rusty joints'.........I mean all that rain & such!!!

Go get'em Ron
6sally6

My buddy has only made it down for two different weekends.  His last visit was very helpful so I’ll take what I can get.  As of today both sides of the mustang are ready for 120/180 sanding then sealer and sanding primer.  The rear tail light panel is almost done.   I also repaired the passenger side headlight bucket with the repair kit the vendors sell.  It actually is a very nice repair kit.

So I’m close but still a ways to go. My training for work continues and I start another two weeks at home of training and testing.  Sadly the studying and training won’t end until the end of September.  With all that I’m pushing to get the mustang in color by the new year.  I would post pics but they don’t do much for showing the real progress.

Had a good day last weekend and good day yesterday and today.  My buddy helped on two of those days and I was able to get my son out there all day yesterday.  I’m down to working on the hood and the rest of the car is touching up little spots the 180 sanding and then onto sealing and spraying sanding primer.  Slow but it’s progress.

It's looking good, Bob.  Plugging away is the best way IMO. When it's done you'll be able to say, with pride, "Oh yeah, I did it all."

I have been slowly making progress.    I’m pretty much don’t with the bondo work.  A couple of small things to touch up and I will be ready for sanding primer.   I do need to do a little more work on the rear extensions.

Yep, 'life' issues do get in the way!  Good luck going forward. 

Congratulations on the workmanship. Looks like the front fibreglass to fender came out real good.
Also lucky to be in Florida where you can work with the garage door open at this time of year.