08 FX4 SAS

[Mr. Bossley]

And here it is all done. Went pretty smooth. I had to get new shocks because I moved my mounts up higher on the axle. So I decided to try Bilstein 5125s. So far I like them. A bit softer than the Ranchos I had before.

 

[Mr. Bossley]

Quick over night camping trip this weekend. Found a wicked spot right on the water and had great weather

 

[Mr. Bossley]

So I'm finally working on getting a working e-brake back in my truck. Turns out its not that simple when you have an explorer axle, relocated spring hangers and rock sliders in the way. I guess I have to build some brackets to route the cable away from everything then make an intermediate cable whatever length it needs to be. I'll figure something out.

Not much else going on with the truck. It's been working well and I've been busy between work and hunting season. But snow is starting to fly in the mountains so I'm looking forward to getting out there for some wheeling.

In other news my wife just picked up her new Wrangler Rubicon 4xe. Pretty sweet!

 

[Mr. Bossley]

E-brake is all done! Works pretty good.

 

[Curious Hound]

E-brake is all done! Works pretty good.

Well done!

 

[Mr. Bossley]

So I tore out a front brake hose a couple weekends ago on the annual 4x4 toy run. Backed up over a log and broke it right off the caliper. I managed to crimp it with some Vise grips and keep wheeling thankfully. Then when I got home decided to upgrade.

I found out you can get adapters to change your brake hoses to -3AN. Way easier to replace on the trail and readily available at parts stores. Also DOT approved.

So i swapped mine out and routed them up higher. I'll probably carry -3AN caps so if I ever break a hose I can just plug the line and carry on. Figured I'd share.

 

[Curious Hound]

So I tore out a front brake hose a couple weekends ago on the annual 4x4 toy run. Backed up over a log and broke it right off the caliper. I managed to crimp it with some Vise grips and keep wheeling thankfully. Then when I got home decided to upgrade.

I found out you can get adapters to change your brake hoses to -3AN. Way easier to replace on the trail and readily available at parts stores. Also DOT approved.

So i swapped mine out and routed them up higher. I'll probably carry -3AN caps so if I ever break a hose I can just plug the line and carry on. Figured I'd share.

Would you happen to have supplier and part # info handy? I've been thinking about doing something like that.

 

[Mr. Bossley]

Would you happen to have supplier and part # info handy? I've been thinking about doing something like that.

Ya for sure. All the parts are made by Russell
3AN to 10mm banjo adapter straight - 640471
3AN to 3/8"-24 I.F. adapter - 641291
3AN Brake hose 24" - 656062

They also have different lengths, colors, angles etc. listed on their website. This is just what worked for my setup.

 

[Mr. Bossley]

Wow a year and a half goes by quick.

Here's the latest with my truck. Got new tires (37x14.5 Toyo Open Country MTs), added a hitch to my rear bumper, bought a trailer for my dirt bikes. Other than that just maintenance.

I'm loving the current setup. It needs very little attention. Although, I still have a list of things I would like to do eventually. Fix my power windows as they go up super slow, mount some fender flares, build an anti wrap bar for the rear axle, wire wheel and paint all my armor and replace my head unit with a more modern one that has car play and maybe even a backup camera. Realistically this will all happen over the next couple of years. I don't have a ton of time to work on it anymore.

Anyways, just wanted to give an update for anyone who cares. The truck is still out here putting in work