Unfortunately, today seemed like it was one step forward and two steps back.

I started the day off by changing the fluid in the rear diff. I have no clue how long it's been since it had been changed, but judging by how the fluid looked, it was way past due.




Then I pulled the bumper off to paint/reattach the valance and put the new fog lights in it. Having the bumper off also got me motivated to start on the front hitch. I mocked up a few ideas with a hitch I've had laying around.









Now, on to the bad:

While laying under the truck waiting for the oil to drain, I noticed a crack in the drivers side frame rail. It's on the bottom leg of the C channel, right over the rear axle. Looks like I'm gonna be making a trip to the local fab shop to see if he can do anything with it. I spose I shouldn't be surprised, the truck does get used and abused on a regular basis, I just never thought the frame was going to be the weak link haha

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