5.0 swap and SAS "Half-Pint"

[Rooster]

Took a short trip out to the trails for new years. Truck had been running hot since I took it to the lake, but discovered I had a stuck thermostat. After I swapped that out I had zero mechanical issues. I was very happy with how the truck crawled, although I still have some tuning to do in the front suspension and steering

 

[NakedDucks]

Can you build me one of them back bumpers?

 

[bobbywalter]

turned out great.

 

[Rooster]

Can you build me one of them back bumpers?

Getting the bumper tucked up under the tailgate required the frame to be cut, so I doubt I could make one for another truck unless you wanna cut the frame I’m glad you like it

 

[NakedDucks]

I don’t mind cutting the frame.

 

[Rooster]

Went on a day trip this weekend after a rear axle seal repair. I might have to look at those aftermarket inner axle seals for a ford 9 inch, cause after about 200 miles of highway driving and 5 hours of trail driving it already leaks again.

They had a ramp at the park, so I gave it a shot but didn’t have a tape measure so I don’t know the actual rti score. I was able to see that I’m bottoming out on my bump stop first, with a few inches left in the shock, so I have some room for improvement. Would love to get a bit more out of the front, these radius arms are a bit tricky. The rear axle still flexes great, very happy with that.