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BlackiceLSC
Sep 01, 2009Explorer
finished re-wiring the trailer harness yesterday.
Now I have successfully completed everything on my TO DO list before the big trip next week, except install the Draw-tite anti-sway shock from hitch-to-trailer.
I suspect that'll take 1/2 hour or so-need to weld the front mounting piece to the shank, and drill the trailer mounting location.
Then...yes THEN...it's time to make the list, do the shopping, drain/re-fill the fresh water tank, gas up....and HEAD SOUTH!!!
short list of what I've done since I bought it in June.
-purchased 6 16" wheels in place of old factory 16.5" wheels
-installed 10 tires(6 new, then had to replace rear 4 due to over-size issues)
-dropped gas tank, sent out for pressure cleaning, installed new fuel pump and sending unit, replaced fuel lines and filters
-installed new front and rear shocks and front brakes
-installed new front sway bar bushings
-new steering box
-new power steering pump and pressure/return hoses
-modified roof vent cover lift arm and installed new vent lid
-cleaned, cleaned, disinfected, cleaned inside(carpets shampood)
-repaired major under-body damage from a R/R blow-out previous owner had
-repaired front captain's chair pedestals(loose/worn)
-purchased many interior decorations/curtains/pillows/matresses/covers
-re-enforced rear frame-to-extended frame for towing strength
-rebuilt carburetor
-installed misc. factory bits and pieces that died of age.
...I am sure there is more that I have done along the way...but I could not have done it without the help from the great members of this site. The good news is, I have done ALL of the above work myself. Only cash paid out for labor was alignment and tire balancing.
Now I have successfully completed everything on my TO DO list before the big trip next week, except install the Draw-tite anti-sway shock from hitch-to-trailer.
I suspect that'll take 1/2 hour or so-need to weld the front mounting piece to the shank, and drill the trailer mounting location.
Then...yes THEN...it's time to make the list, do the shopping, drain/re-fill the fresh water tank, gas up....and HEAD SOUTH!!!
short list of what I've done since I bought it in June.
-purchased 6 16" wheels in place of old factory 16.5" wheels
-installed 10 tires(6 new, then had to replace rear 4 due to over-size issues)
-dropped gas tank, sent out for pressure cleaning, installed new fuel pump and sending unit, replaced fuel lines and filters
-installed new front and rear shocks and front brakes
-installed new front sway bar bushings
-new steering box
-new power steering pump and pressure/return hoses
-modified roof vent cover lift arm and installed new vent lid
-cleaned, cleaned, disinfected, cleaned inside(carpets shampood)
-repaired major under-body damage from a R/R blow-out previous owner had
-repaired front captain's chair pedestals(loose/worn)
-purchased many interior decorations/curtains/pillows/matresses/covers
-re-enforced rear frame-to-extended frame for towing strength
-rebuilt carburetor
-installed misc. factory bits and pieces that died of age.
...I am sure there is more that I have done along the way...but I could not have done it without the help from the great members of this site. The good news is, I have done ALL of the above work myself. Only cash paid out for labor was alignment and tire balancing.
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