Drinker side eh? Been tipping them back already?
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'86 Jimmy 4in Lift, 40’s, tons, 8.1 Swap- 700r4 said PNNNNN
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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This is not a dedicated trail rig, but does trailer to the destination usually. I am currently in the planning phase of doing a 52/56" spring swap, and getting back to being more road worthy.
Drinker side eh? Been tipping them back already?
Maybe…
Sold some parts I’ve been hoarding and came up with some exhaust funds. Truck is headed to the exhaust shop on Thursday, and I can’t wait to get it back to start working on finishing up the wiring.
Sorry, no picture to appease the masses.
Sorry, no picture to appease the masses.
Exhaust update.
Never did get the exhaust done. Ended up having some medical bills that took the funds.
Fast forward to today, and it’s loaded up again to head to the exhaust shop tomorrow morning.
Never did get the exhaust done. Ended up having some medical bills that took the funds.
Fast forward to today, and it’s loaded up again to head to the exhaust shop tomorrow morning.
Got a manifold exhaust leak I need to find/fix now, but exhaust is don’t and honestly pretty quiet. Has a good rumble to it though.
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looks good. sounds good. No tail pipe ??
Is your steering box mounted in a cradle?
Not yet. Going back to an efi stock tank and wanted to get that in before I did a tail pipe.
It’s just an orbital.
2.25”? What muffler is that?
Looks and sounds great!
2.5” in and 4” turn down.
Thanks! It’s going to sound good on the trail.
So since exhaust was installed I’ve been fighting an injector code and misfire. I messed with the wiring for a long time and decided to take a spare set of injectors and have them tested and cleaned. Well, once I pulled my rail I found my issue.
Swapped on the new set and cleared the codes. It took about 30-40 seconds and the ECM worked out the injector issue.
It’s running great now and gets zero traction lol.
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Swapped on the new set and cleared the codes. It took about 30-40 seconds and the ECM worked out the injector issue.
It’s running great now and gets zero traction lol.
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I’m addicted to driving this thing around now. It’s an absolute rattle death trap, but it runs so good!!!
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So I’ve got an issue that really isn’t that big of a deal on the trail, but really makes driving it on the road not safe. After I swapped the gearbox out for an orbital and made it full hydraulic steering, the steering is super sensitive and anything above 30mph is extremely sketchy. Anyone have insight to how I can slow the steering down a bit?
Someone suggested a larger diameter ram, but I’m not really looking to redo that part of the steering. I’d go back to hydro assist before I buy another ram.
Someone suggested a larger diameter ram, but I’m not really looking to redo that part of the steering. I’d go back to hydro assist before I buy another ram.
You get used to it after awhile.
Yeah probably so.
I did find another steering issue while on the maiden voyage over the weekend. The pump is not moving enough fluid to turn the tires while the hubs are locked, so I’ll be pulling the pump apart to do some mods for that. The solution was to leave one hub unlocked and then lock the other side once I was pointed at the obstacle. Well there was only one ledge that I ended up needing to do that.
Overall, the 8.1 performed flawlessly and exceeded my expectations. Torque and reliability for days. Throttle response was great and the current fuel cell and frame mounted pump held up just fine.
Other than steering, my biggest dislike for the first trip is the amount of rattles this truck has developed over the years of sitting. The side and rear glass all needs new seals. Doors need new seals. Lots to start picking at, but overall I’m very impressed with the outcome of the engine.
And here’s the one lone picture I took…
Overall, the 8.1 performed flawlessly and exceeded my expectations. Torque and reliability for days. Throttle response was great and the current fuel cell and frame mounted pump held up just fine.
Other than steering, my biggest dislike for the first trip is the amount of rattles this truck has developed over the years of sitting. The side and rear glass all needs new seals. Doors need new seals. Lots to start picking at, but overall I’m very impressed with the outcome of the engine.
And here’s the one lone picture I took…
Is that a new bronco with a 20" lift?
New Bronco? Yes.
20” lift? No lol.
He was high centered on the point of the ledge. Almost like a post turtle.
Ah that makes sense, It just looked like either a huge lift or baby tires.....
