Topic: Preparing for winter romp (Read 981 times)

CliftonRover · « **on:** February 02, 2009, 01:14:45 AM »

Ok so I went home this weekend and knocked out a good amount of work on my classic. I had already swapped a 24 spline front axle under it, but I swapped the rear 24 spline axle in and welded the diff. I figured if I swapped the whole casing I could avoid changing the spindles and it would give me a chance to paint everything. then i moved on to plumbing the winch. I have a 10500lb mile marker hydraulic. I have an eaton power steering pump and resovoir off of an 81 RRC and I am using a plow valve to control it. I mounted the pump where the ac compressor used to be by making some additional supports. Then the winch bumper I had was great but it did not allow me easy access to the winch gearing. so I cut it apart and with the addition of some 1/4"thick 4x4 angle iron I made a new mount for the winch to sit on top of and anchor it to the frame. I have 3 half inch bolts holding the new bumper on, on each frame rail. I was wondering if you guys think I need to go with grade 8 bolts? the bolts that came with the winch to mount it to the plate are just 3/8" diameter and there are 4 of them. I have 6 1/2" diameter bolts anchoring the bumper which seems more than substantial enough.
oh yeah I made a rear diff guard too. if I had picture I would have posted them but I left my camera at school. let me know what you think with the bolt situation. thanks

Daniel · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:42:16 AM »

I would replace all bolts with grade 8 just to be on the safe side. Or at least grade 8 yhe bumper to frame mounting hardware. That way you'd lose the winch, before damaging the frame. Just my .02.

boot-it · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2009, 09:21:36 AM »

Well i'm hoping its gonna warm up by the weekend. I still need to do the U J (getting bad vibrations) and need to fix my ARB lockers

the colonel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2009, 09:24:24 AM »

Will hit 40 degrees today.

boot-it · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2009, 09:26:44 AM »

Quote from: the colonel;15141

Will hit 40 degrees today.

Yep, but i'm at work

the colonel · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2009, 09:45:11 AM »

cripes jimmy! I'm off today. gonna get my new license today and then work on the series some more! 40 degrees is as good as it gets this time of year!

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:46:35 PM »

Well lets see.... Made new bumper mount for mu winch,got my rear gate to stay latched,got my oba set up and working just waiting on a oil water and air separtor, got my new 160amp alt mounted with all custom brackets just need to get a belt,in the middle of making a tray that goes behind my seat for the dog to sit on that way he is up and out of any water or mudd, Got my hand throttle in and working,changed out all fluids..... Now what i still need to do is, threw bolt all mounts for engine and tranny, im thinking i might get my led tail lights in but might not,do a little wiring, and last but most important go threw engine pull off every connector clean and dielectric grease all connections!! and im good to go!!

boot-it · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2009, 06:53:51 PM »

Quote from: Greatdivide1;15158

Well lets see.... Made new bumper mount for mu winch,got my rear gate to stay latched,got my oba set up and working just waiting on a oil water and air separtor, got my new 160amp alt mounted with all custom brackets just need to get a belt,in the middle of making a tray that goes behind my seat for the dog to sit on that way he is up and out of any water or mudd, Got my hand throttle in and working,changed out all fluids..... Now what i still need to do is, threw bolt all mounts for engine and tranny, im thinking i might get my led tail lights in but might not,do a little wiring, and last but most important go threw engine pull off every connector clean and dielectric grease all connections!! and im good to go!!

WHO HOO Time for a Drink

Greatdivide1 · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:42:21 PM »

Quote from: boot-it;15159

WHO HOO Time for a Drink

Yes Sir!!! It is!!!:cheers2:

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2009, 07:57:45 PM »

i did a oil change and greased up the chassy and topped of the diff fluids...haha

junkyddog11 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:33:58 AM »

I cleaned up some cat puke and pulled a busted front diff out of MUDBUGS rig.Re-wired a winch with $8 / ft Marine grade #1 wire (ouch) Changed some oil lines and a radiator on another '97 Defender. Welded up the intake on a V8 powered SIII. Unpacked and inventoried several thousand $$ worth of bits.....ordered several thousand$$$ more bits (got to keep the fire stoked). Had some Monster drink and a bag of M&M's for lunch. Re-built some swivels. Spoke with a couple of Rover kooks on the phone. Took a dump.
Fabricated and welded some custom additions to yet another '97 Defenders tire carrier (they come in herds....I have 5 '97 Defenders in the shop right now) and the tire carrier victim is not one of them. Made a mess. Tried to get someone else to clean it up. Fixed the shop thermostat.

Work done on getting my own junk ready............not.

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #11 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:47:06 PM »

i to took a dump...must have been one of those days

KevinNY · « **Reply #12 on:** February 03, 2009, 06:57:57 PM »

Had 2 tires dismounted, beads polished and a generous coat of bead sealer, and remounted.

the colonel · « **Reply #13 on:** February 03, 2009, 09:00:21 PM »

got the CB mounted, tire (now the spare) patched, oil changed, hi-lift remounted.

TightButWillFit · « **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2009, 03:50:01 PM »

i too have my cb set and ready.......cause u know ill be on the trails...jk jk

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