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So was looking under hood after checking engine oil and noticed a few grains of white stuff under the battery hold down plate.
I instantly knew what that was and took it off to clean it.
Corrosion has worked it way under the rubber coating quite a bit.
Cleaned as best I could and banging it...
New shocks made a big difference on both of mine.
Smoothed out the ride and made tow even better.
I run 35-45psi for different loads and 65psi for heavy stuff.
Definitely can’t hurt.
Replaced front wheel bearings today.
Left front back bearing possibly had some water inside at some point but looks more like condensation buildup to me. Not sure.
Was definitely making noise going down the road
Rest of them looked good
Now my oil cooler lines are leaking.
On to that project.
Just cut rope to length desired
Then insert both ends through the cover eyelet and tie a knot.
You can adjust the tension as required by moving the knot.
Beat part is they work just as well in the winter as they do in the summer.
Bought the 100’ roll from McMaster-Carr
I used the new EPDM rubber rope and makes life so much easier.
Simply pull loop down to fasten to trailer.
Takes me <30 seconds to get into trailer.
No loose rope
No knots
Super easy.
Part is obsolete from GM
Parts wanted forum or eBay will be your best bet.
Member CUCVRUS might have one.
If your lucky a junkyard might have one.
No clue if any other aftermarket brands will work.
Welcome to SteelSoliders.
Cranking and not starting?
Or not wanting to crank?
Make sure battery’s are charged and alternators are both working.
Recommend you Start there.
They definitely don’t make chairs like they used to.
Chair is from the 1950’s and it did bend a bit,
Really strong chair.
Made a heck of a racket.
Had to Jack truck up to get it out.
I parked in the shade in a spot I normally don’t park.
Went to move truck later and wham!
I’m still...
Damaged it.
Never put a chair in front of a vehicle and walk away while on the phone, only to come back a few hours later and forget about it.
Chair faired pretty well.
CUCV now has a small outward dent under side turn light.
Talk about feeling really stupid.
As mentioned, a frame swap will save the day.
It’s part of the family and can’t go without at least trying to save it.
If anything happened to mine, I would try everything to save it.
If that wasn’t possible, then a quiet resting place on the ranch would do.