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Post by msrwerks on Jan 23, 2008 7:42:06 GMT -8
oh, you mean make the fiberglass thinner? i invested in a respirator before it was delivered and have gotten some use out of it already
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Post by Slacker on Jan 23, 2008 7:44:48 GMT -8
Yes .... I would think that would work great , and solve the issues of fitment .
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Post by msrwerks on Jan 23, 2008 7:45:54 GMT -8
that is a good idea if you dont think it would make it too weak.
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Post by Slacker on Jan 23, 2008 7:47:23 GMT -8
no ... your not taking much off , right ? just enough to get the moulding back on ..
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Post by msrwerks on Jan 23, 2008 7:49:08 GMT -8
i think maybe about a 1/16" in the thickness of the lip would get the seal close to where it use to be.
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Post by Slacker on Jan 23, 2008 7:52:46 GMT -8
it'll be fine ..
outside edge would be best , as then there would be no issues with the glass edge/ hatch fitting but at least you be able to get the w/strip on , and go from there .
off to work .. have a great day .
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Post by msrwerks on Jan 23, 2008 7:56:32 GMT -8
thanks corey! i will give it a try and let you know. dont work too hard
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Post by msrwerks on Jan 27, 2008 7:16:56 GMT -8
Finally got the hatch closing as it should! lots of creative filing and some grinding. still might need to do some more work on the seal lip, but for now i am just going to concentrate on getting it on the frame and hooked up
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Post by b4runner on Jan 27, 2008 14:39:36 GMT -8
that looks awesome..
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Post by Slacker on Jan 27, 2008 16:50:20 GMT -8
NICE ... It's comming .
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Post by msrwerks on Feb 4, 2008 17:36:39 GMT -8
from one extreme to another... one side the shoes were frozen solid to the drum. the other side, axle fluid leaked out all over when the drum slid off decision time... considering this is going to be mostly a highway truck, what is the best behaved mechanical locking differential? (no air please). i have thought about the toyota electric locker with the manual cable instead of the electric motor, but i am not sure i have the time for the axle modifications needed on my axles to make this work. so i have pretty much come to this conclusion.. www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/detroit_locker/what do you guys think?
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Post by Slacker on Feb 4, 2008 17:50:08 GMT -8
why no air ?
i'n my opinion .. they are the best ! ..period . expecially in the "daily driver" sinerio ..
when you dont want them .. you dont turn them on .. when you do .. you then turn them on ..
in the pic of "my old" white knight (other post) 36" swampers , 5:29's ... and ARB air lockers .. daily driver ... and off road , you couldnt stop her.
failing that , I dont know what else to recommend ?
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Post by msrwerks on Feb 4, 2008 17:53:45 GMT -8
dont i have to add an additional a/c compressor somewhere on the engine to engage the differentials? i do not think i will have the space for this in the 4.3L conversion there arnt any empty places from what i can see on the 4.3L engine.
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Post by Slacker on Feb 4, 2008 18:11:52 GMT -8
nope .. it's a stand alone compresser .. easy to install .. and can be vertually put any where .
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Post by msrwerks on Feb 4, 2008 18:44:26 GMT -8
i will look at them a little further. i read through the installation instructions for the arb and this would not be something i could do on my own. (at least the part about re setting the gears) www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/arb_locker/the soft locker on the other hand is something i would be able to do.
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