1988 BII Build

[Robert_1967]

it's not that hard to sharpen drill bits, I do it all the time with a belt sander, or a bench grinder, I have even done it with a 4.5 side grinder.



Robert





posted with a tin can and string.

 

[88_Eddie]

i tried to do it this morning with my bench grinder, it cut a little bit, but not near enough. i'm gonna try again though

 

[Robert_1967]

The trick is, don't press hard on the bit to the grinder, it just takes a little, and very very few sparks.

I was over at a friends house the other day, and he had a big bit that was dull, he didn't think I could sharpen it, showed him what I could do.



Robert



posted while standing in a puddle of water and juggling broken chainsaws.

 

[kris97ranger]

keep water close and after every bit u grind cool it back off. if you overheat it it just goes dull faster

 

[brinker88]

Dont EVER cool metal with water! Use oil. Preferably used gear oil. This lets the steel cool slower.

 

[88_Eddie]

i took too much off then, i'm bout to go finish up now

 

[Stang5lgt]

Looks great! Good work!

 

[Stang5lgt]

The trick to sharping bits is to follow the profile of the bit has already. Don't sharpen just one spot move the bit and do several passes it will keep the bit from over heating too.

 

[88_Eddie]

i didnt try sharpening the bits again. but i did trim up the DL, TB and TR, then final welded the bungs in. so all the links are done. i cut off the lower sway bar mounts

everything looks pretty damn good too. i'm happy with it and surprised that i havent run into any problems yet as i really have no experience with this. lol

DL

welded up the bracket for the DL

mocked up everything and tacked it into place

then ran out of wire with an inch left

i really need to start using the 10 pound spools. it saves you about $60

got my orange paint too

wasnt able to get it on all fours, but hopefully that'll happen this week

 

[88_Eddie]

attention e-bros, i'm calling myself officially SAS'd

come to find out, the TB actually doesnt hit anywhere

i'm gonna have to shorten it though, made it just a hair too long.

pass side:

driver side:

welded up the lower track bar mount

also finished up the steering linkage, just need to get the knuckles and pitman arm drilled out.

tried sharpening my drill bits, no dice. still wouldnt cut for shit

 

[dangerranger83]

I own a drill but sharpener...but never use it, always seem to use the bench grinder.

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[Robert_1967]

I believe if you stuff your front axle up against the bump stops, the track bar is going to hit.



Robert




posted from a box of cereal and glass of milk

 

[88_Eddie]

I believe if you stuff your front axle up against the bump stops, the track bar is going to hit.



Robert




posted from a box of cereal and glass of milk

yeah it would, the cross member is still getting clearanced. i was expecting it to hit when i put the weight of the truck on it.

 

[Ford78]

Looking good, cant wait to see it with tires on it again!

 

[88_Eddie]

you and me both, gonna try to get them on tonight if i can get the track bar shortened and back in.