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Forum: Project Logs 03-30-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Alternator was not up to the task, didn't realize I only had a 95 amp. Bearing in this thing were shot and the voltage regulator was draining my battery. Upgraded to a 370 amp JS alternator, also...
Forum: Project Logs 03-29-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

A coat of epoxy primer for maximum corrosion resistance and seam sealer to keep the salt out.

https://i.ibb.co/nBKHqzY/20200221-153816.jpg (https://ibb.co/PMV7swP)
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Forum: Project Logs 03-28-2020, 08:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Started off with applying fiberglass filler and get the rough shaping down and matching the door gap.

https://i.ibb.co/0XbPHcr/20200215-173859.jpg (https://ibb.co/n0Jhxbj)
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Forum: Project Logs 03-28-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Using most of the original metal as I can, bead blasted and cut back to good metal.

https://i.ibb.co/5cCPNQx/20200208-170114.jpg (https://ibb.co/12BkDCJ)
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Forum: Project Logs 03-26-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

The other side is in worse shape, I'm surprised the step bars didn't rip off with any weight on them.

https://i.ibb.co/QjwVBTw/20200118-193335-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/bR9VhC9)
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Forum: Project Logs 03-12-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Extending the rocker panel all the way to the back of the corner. No more cavity with a piece of plastic plugging up the hole.

https://i.ibb.co/jRXxXMw/20200104-205542-1.jpg...
Forum: Project Logs 03-09-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

The cab corners are shot and of course there are no replacement panels for this cab style so I'll have to make my own.

https://i.ibb.co/2sKbNSD/20190920-144217-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/xf54HYp)
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Forum: Project Logs 03-07-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

I picked up a spare cluster a few years ago and just never did this upgrade. Most of the bulbs in my cluster finally went out so why not do some custom work? Hard to drive this at night with only...
Forum: Project Logs 03-05-2020, 08:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Got the panels welded back in after tackling the rust. Reused the panel on this side as there was only some light surface rust.

https://i.ibb.co/rbycnW6/20191101-142644.jpg...
Forum: Project Logs 02-29-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,494
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: afkrejci90's 02 XLT build

Been awhile since I have updated this thread, here's the progress I've made so far. The plan was to repair the floor of the bed but it was just beyond repairable as the front mounts were not even...
Forum: Exterior Parts 04-06-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,598
Posted By afkrejci90
01-03 OEM honeycomb grille red

New in box, decided to go with something different. Local pick preferred, Woodstock il. $80 obo https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190407/3edfa9c3196ce9d26543370eb209842f.jpg

Sent from my...
Forum: Exterior Parts 03-28-2019, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
For Sale: Rear door part out
Views: 1,498
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Rear door part out

are you viewing on mobile?
Forum: Exterior Parts 03-27-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
For Sale: Rear door part out
Views: 1,498
Posted By afkrejci90
Rear door part out

What you see is what is available except for one of the interior panels.
Location is Woodstock, IL.
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Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-24-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 762
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Slight jerk when automatic changes gears...Normal?

You just answered your own question. Shifts throughout the gears should be smooth.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-15-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Ticking sound developed

I can hear it at idle and when its revved up.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-15-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Ticking sound developed

Still using the same viscosity as before but some cleaning by the oil seems plausible.
Forum: 4.0 SOHC / 4.0 OHV Tech 03-13-2019, 04:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,276
Posted By afkrejci90
Ticking sound developed

Changed my oil back in December with a high mileage oil, first time using this vs regular oil. Engine never made noise until I noticed a ticking sound today that is consistent with the rpm. Can...
Forum: Drivetrain Tech 03-06-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,448
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Truck jerks when going into Drive or Reverse

Got the truck up on a lift and inspected the u-joints. They look ok from visual inspection but I grabbed the drive shaft and was able to move it a bit from the transfer case and in the differential....
Forum: Exterior Tech 03-01-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,194
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Defiant rear ext cab door!!

It's most likely that the bottom latch has rusted out, just happened to mine this year. Get someone to push from the inside while someone pulls from the outside and it should finally pop open. Then...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-27-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,595
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Easy Way to remove paint?

Laquer thinner or some sort of paint clean up liquid. As long as the clear coat is intact underneath you should be able to wipe it away given they painted it with rattle cans.
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-25-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: 97 Header Panel & Grill Help

You asked for any help and got it, I cleared up your confusion (which doesn't seem to have gone away) on the bed type that has nothing to do with the header panel, but by all means go ahead and call...
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-24-2019, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 939
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: 97 Header Panel & Grill Help

Styleside and flareside refers to the bed, not the grill.
Forum: Exterior Tech 02-24-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: dome light

Your rear door bottom latches are failing, replace them.
Forum: Wheels and Tires 02-22-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,776
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Rim ideas?

Pro comp 7031's

Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
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Forum: General Tech 01-30-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By afkrejci90
Re: Can I throw a cam in a stock engine?

You dont need a 'high performance' head for a cam upgrade even if they existed. But yes you can upgrade the cam on a stock engine, you won't be adding enough power to warrant any other upgrades. ...
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