PMA4x4 4 Posted January 4, 2014 Sliders go in next Tuesday for powder coating, so maybe in about two weeks I will have them done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 7, 2014 We got ahead on so many projects over the Christmas time off (thanks to the wife for all the help). I also did some color and paint and prep testing this weekend on a spare fender as we are changing the color of the Mule. Some how the blue never went gloss leaving the paint open and its fading quick. All wiring from the rack is now terminated at the engine compartment. AND THE ROOF RACK IS DONE! We decided to start on the new rear bumper. I am going with the traditional box iron. This will add the strength I need for the dual swing outs. I decided to remove the Class 3 hitch from the frame as we will not be pulling anything that heavy. I will be adding a hitch into the bumper to pull our trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 7, 2014 And just for us Suburban owners. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 9, 2014 So I am going through the axles parts and in the process of getting a list of new parts I found out there is a bearing change around 1977 on the 3/4ton spindles. Here is the catch. I dont know what year the axle came out of. Anyone know how I can go about finding what year of spindles I have so I get the right bearings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 9, 2014 Nevermind I figured it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 13, 2014 Main bumper section is done. I just need to weld int he spindle shafts at the bottom and then start building the swing out arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 13, 2014 I finally did it, I melted thru the air hose. I had stopped cutting with plasma gun and I heard a hissing gradually getting louder. I finally melted the air line. A quick 10 minute repair job and I was back up and running... and I only lost 5 feet of the coiled hose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
91AzXJ 2 Posted January 13, 2014 I have said it before and I'll say it again, I'm in awe of your welding skills! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Russell84 1 Posted January 13, 2014 I was about to say the same thing. Someday I hope to be able to weld half as pretty as that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PMA4x4 4 Posted January 14, 2014 Still finishing up the end caps and I have the spindles fully welded in. Started working on the swing out arms today. This may get put on hold as I may be doing some custom tub and lid work on a customers Bantam 416 trailer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
