I’ll add pics of what I have so far when I get off work.
Starting with an abused ’95 4×4 frame with an ’88 engine that had a bent valve.
Got frame torn down (except for swingarm, today after work I’ll get that off) and steam cleaned. Actually under all that mud the factory powdercoating don’t look bad at all, but I’ll touch up the bare rusty spots with some primer and black paint.
Picked up some 2×4 front a-arms, knuckles, and what was left of some front brakes. Also picked up another engine bottom half to get the 2wd drive/drive cover out of. That engine also had a Wiseco hi-comp piston on it, but I’m not going to use it..i think.
Top half of engine is torn down, std bore which looks good, piston has seen better days though. Will get a new top half, might go ahead and bore it, don’t know yet.
Rear diff was SHOT, but cases seem good. Got to rebuild it..
A-arms will need new ball joints. EVERY bearing is shot, of course, throughout the chassis.
First to be re-built will be the rear diff. I got some used gears that are in ok shape, got to get cases cleaned up and old bearings taken out.
Where’s the best place to get bearings and such? Any brands to stay away from?
