The "Donkey" build/rebuild

[Bracket racer]

Bwahahahaha!!!

DONE!

Now I need a decal for the windshield!
Thanks for the name

 

[Ranger850]

Bwahahahaha!!!

DONE!

Now I need a decal for the windshield!
Thanks for the name

Im just glad you got the reference. All you need now is a decal of a map on the back glass or tailgate.

 

[Bracket racer]

Just told the wife, I could see the gears turning, then the light came on and she burst out laughing!

She’s calling the one who does our decals tomorrow

 

[Ranger850]

My knowledge of the Dora Universe finally coming in handy

 

[Bracket racer]

Well, the donkey has been sitting for several months due to the electrical issue. After working on the fleet the last few days I decided to put it in the shop. Boosted it (both batteries were dead) and it barely turned over when it roared to life!! Just aching to go out I guess

Anyway, started looking over the wiring and what the issue could be;

 

[Bracket racer]

The fuse box wiring is pretty bad and I found where the inner fender is pounded up to give the 35’s room, it is pinching the main cable running from the fuse panel to the computer.
Inside, I pulled the computer and the wires and everything was packed in mud and rocks. I can’t remember how many times I’ve driven it in water up to my ass on the seat. Which means the computer and all the wiring was under a foot or more of water!

 

[Bracket racer]

That picture doesn’t do it justice
Under the white computer hold down strap (top right of picture) it looks like something white on the floor?? It’s actually a hole into the fender well. All the mud it packed through the hole and filled the wiring harness

more tomorrow…

 

[Bracket racer]

Well… it’s been a hot minute, maybe i should update?
Donkey is in the garage with a valve cover leak, last of several little issues. Boots has a cracked frame but otherwise good to go and i fixed the brakes on dora. We also have a 2023 bronco sport named Daisy.
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