After a couple of frustrating days fighting with the brakes, I finally figured out was was wrong; the pedal ratio was too high at 11 or so. I had to shim the power booster/master cylinder so that I could lower … Continue reading
Finally down to the last really big mechanical task. Running all the brake lines and hoses. Before starting this task, I had laid out a diagram of all the pieces that I thought I needed to complete the job. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
I had originally planned on only cutting and buffing the orange portion of the dash since the beige part had been a real PITA to sand prior to painting, however that plan was soon to be replaced! The orange part … Continue reading
Well, I am finally down to the last fun fabrication project for the wagon. My goal here is to update the dashboard with the new Dakota Digital gauges in the existing gauge holes in the dash. Modify the heating controls … Continue reading
Time to bolt on a few more parts! I reinstalled the power master cylinder and brake pedal, again hopefully for the last time! The new steering column floor mount has a bolt sticking out from it that the pedal lever … Continue reading
My new dash guages came last Friday! The dash gauges have been an on going issue with me. The original gauges are in pretty bad shape and needed to either be rebuilt or replaced. Rebuilding is an expensive option and … Continue reading
Time to finish up installing a few more pieces of equipment. Transmission Cooler I originally had planned on using the tranny cooler from the Durango, but since it was mounted vertically in the Durango, I could not find a decent … Continue reading