1989 FX4 BII, resto-mod project

[Andres629]

Ahhhhh, well look at the write up I made for the d-shaft. Although you'll have the same problem I did, having that CVshaft in there... the bolt pattern is TINY on the flanges. You'll have to swap flanges (likely) to the bigger style, or swap the t-case and the pinion flange to get worthwhile u-joints.

Also, no scuffing needed for that undercoating, just splooge it on there.

**edit** Just a bit of friendly advice, dood. Don't drive that thing in primer. I know you're excited, but you'll end up doing more damage. Primer was not deigned to be a topcoat, and is therefore very porous. As weird as it sounds, it will actually suck water in and cause rust underneath of it before the topcoat goes on. That, and it causes poor paint adhesion... look what happened to the GM trucks in the late 80's.

 

[Boggin]

Ahhhhh, well look at the write up I made for the d-shaft. Although you'll have the same problem I did, having that CVshaft in there... the bolt pattern is TINY on the flanges. You'll have to swap flanges (likely) to the bigger style, or swap the t-case and the pinion flange to get worthwhile u-joints.

Also, no scuffing needed for that undercoating, just splooge it on there.

**edit** Just a bit of friendly advice, dood. Don't drive that thing in primer. I know you're excited, but you'll end up doing more damage. Primer was not deigned to be a topcoat, and is therefore very porous. As weird as it sounds, it will actually suck water in and cause rust underneath of it before the topcoat goes on. That, and it causes poor paint adhesion... look what happened to the GM trucks in the late 80's.

yeah dont worry about that. she wont be seeing primer till shes already in the paint shop ready to be painted. i am just going to scuff down the top coat/clear coat, just to roughen it up some. im also gonna get some bondo and do over the fender holes where the BroncoII emblem used to be, because im shaving all the emblems.
or should i just weld over it?

 

[Andres629]

I mean that red primer the PO put on it. And you can just use filler on those little holes, it won't be enough to make a difference.

 

[Boggin]

ok so what should i do about the primer that he already put on it? the truck has been stored inside every night that i owned her and pretty much every day, i only took her outside a couple times so it shouldnt be too bad right?

 

[Andres629]

No, shouldn't be too bad, I'm just meaning don't drive it more than you absolutely have to. Likely underneath that primer is A) bare metal, B) filler, or C) both. And filler sucks in and holds moisture. If primer lets moisture through, and filler retains it, you can imagine the headache that'll 'cause. Just tryin' to help ya out, buddy! I'd hate to see all your hard work be ruined by something that can be avoided.

 

[Boggin]

No, shouldn't be too bad, I'm just meaning don't drive it more than you absolutely have to. Likely underneath that primer is A) bare metal, B) filler, or C) both. And filler sucks in and holds moisture. If primer lets moisture through, and filler retains it, you can imagine the headache that'll 'cause. Just tryin' to help ya out, buddy! I'd hate to see all your hard work be ruined by something that can be avoided.

for sure, i appreciate the help alot. espically from a dude who went to school for this stuff. ill keep her inside for as long as possible until i get her painted. i use the ranger for beating around anyways lol

 

[Boggin]

and your new avatar is awesome lol

 

[Andres629]

and your new avatar is awesome lol

Thanks. Kinda snagged the idea from another forum, but whatever! Haha.

 

[compaqeo]

im wondering if a 3" body lift will be too much to add with the 6" suspension and 33s..

im on 6+2 and it isnt to much it was only supposed to be a 4" suspension lift but turns out to be 6. Cage it and COG dosent matter nearly as much

 

[Boggin]

these came in today, bling!

 

[88_Eddie]

what came in? all i see are 2 black stripes

 

[Boggin]

hahahah. took me a while to catch on. guess im a camo kinda guy

now that i think of it, i got camo hats, coveralls, coats, pants, boots, gloves, bedspread as seen in the pic above, and seat covers lol hot damn

 

[Boggin]

someone i know said if he came out saturday would i take $900 cash for the ranger. yay or nay

 

[88_Eddie]

hahahah. took me a while to catch on. guess im a camo kinda guy

now that i think of it, i got camo hats, coveralls, coats, pants, boots, gloves, bedspread as seen in the pic above, and seat covers lol hot damn

i had camo seat covers when i was in high school, they were crappy though, itched like crazy when you werent wearing pants.......i mean, a shirt.

someone i know said if he came out saturday would i take $900 cash for the ranger. yay or nay

do it, $900 will go a long way on a b2

 

[Andres629]

...what are you asking for it? Seems a tad low...