M1010 K30 -- Budget build (Back from the dead and considering 54" springs...)

[Fred_M1010]

Now I've installed a new 12000lbs 24V winch, instead of the old 10000lbs 12V.
It's a Runva EWP12000 2-speed winch.

First I disassembled the motor and put gasket sealant on all mating surfaces,
to waterproof it.

Then I disassembled the gearbox and changed the grease to a thinner type of grease.
I thought this would make it easier to extract the cable by hand, but I must say I didn't notice any difference.
It's just as much of a PITA now as it was before...

The motor was alot bigger than on my last winch, so I had to do some trimming...

There was a lot of material in the cap, so I don't think I've weakened it.

I also had to cut the frame some more, But I don't think it should be any problem since the winch cross-member stiffens it up

The control-box got a new permanent temporary mounting
This time on the passenger-side, so I could shorten the wires some more

What I didn't consider was that I have to drag the wire for the remote across the engine room when winching

I think I'll get a wireless remote later on...

It might look a little tight, but I've got almost 1/2" between the motor and the frame.

I guess I could have placed the winch with a slight offset to the passenger side,
but I like how the fair-lead sits right at the center,
where the recessed area for the license plate is.
And this truck IS all about the look

I also did some trimming of the bumper, so I can remove the lower winch bolts
without removing the bumper next time

I did a little testing of the winch after I installed it:
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=278380
And damn was it strong

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Psssst, your link goes to a post from 8 years ago about brakes.

 

[Fred_M1010]

Fixed it now

 

[twelvam]

just read through the entire thread, i'm really diggin all the pictures and videos you put up! nice trail rig for sure!

 

[Fred_M1010]

Thanks, I like sharing the fun with you guys!

We have a saying in Sweden that goes something like this:
"Shared fun is twice as fun"

 

[magik235]

Thanks, I like sharing the fun with you guys!

We have a saying in Sweden that goes something like this:
"Shared fun is twice as fun"

Keep sharing. I like your thread.

 

[Subpilot]

I love your build! Lots of cool info to be gleaned! I must say though, the John Deere tractor being used to pick up the truck adds a nice touch Did it myself today!

 

[DokWatson]

Sat here and read the whole thread start to finish. Awesome build, my CUCV is very similar. Sweden looks just like Alaska too.

 

[Fred_M1010]

Thanks guys, I think Sweden is on about the same latitude as Alaska.
But we might have a slightly warmer climate, thanks to the Gulf stream.
Not that you would think that, this winter though...
It's been bl**dy freezing so far

 

[hitman34]

Awesome write up, I just became a member just for this thread, made being on barracks duty liveable...for the moment

 

[mtnman]

Thanks guys, I think Sweden is on about the same latitude as Alaska.
But we might have a slightly warmer climate, thanks to the Gulf stream.
Not that you would think that, this winter though...
It's been bl**dy freezing so far

That "Global Warming" thing is a tough one....

 

[76zimmer]

Awesome write up, I just became a member just for this thread, made being on barracks duty liveable...for the moment

Welcome Hitman...

Freds got a tough truck here.

 

[Fred_M1010]

Awesome write up, I just became a member just for this thread, made being on barracks duty liveable...for the moment

Thanks a lot, I'm really glad you liked it

That "Global Warming" thing is a tough one....

Yeah, it feels more like "Global Cooling"
But now the cold has finally begun to loosen it's grip at least here.
It even thawed today

Well, well, what would we do if we didn't have the weather to complain about...

 

[mtnman]

HAHA... I have often wondered if the people who live in places like The Carribean Islands complain about the weather like the rest of us.....

 

[Fred_M1010]

I know I would
Heck, I complain about the heat when it's over 75 degrees F over here in the summer
I think my comfort zone (read: optimal wrenching temperature) is between 20-70 degrees.

 

[76zimmer]

Fred, what is your humidity like over there.
I find the lower the humidity the higher the temp I can handle.
In Moab it was 90+ most days, and negligible humidity....very warm, but not miserable like in MI. We usually have a lot of humidity to go with the heat. A low humidity day in MI is like 50-60%. Summer temps here are in the 80's June through Early September, with humidity about 60-80%.

 

[Fred_M1010]

I really don't now any numbers, but I believe the humidity is around "average" here...
Neither dry or wet

 

[DokWatson]

Haha, my optimal wrenching temperature is when I can't see my breath

 

[Fred_M1010]

Haha, my optimal wrenching temperature is when I can't see my breath

Yeah, that's a good rule of thumb



I got an urge to do some wrenching tonight, and I've been meaning to do something about that enormous lip under the axle-housing of the 14bff axle:

So I fetched my 9" angle-grinder, and wrestled with it for a while...
Here's the result:

Here's my new paperweights :

I've also made the most advanced modification so far...



























































A bale twine remote for my 24V cut off switch

I have some problems with my starter not disengaging after I've started it.
This was an easy fix for the time being...

 

[76zimmer]

Nice shave job. I made a lot smoother transition on mine too. It was like an anchor hanging there....

HI-Tech redneck stuff right there on the wire pull Fred....keeps it going though right?