Recent content by thesteveyo

Thanks. It sounds straightforward, but like everything else I attempt, it turns out being more work than anticipated. I just hope to not be too surprised as I do this. The Ruffstuff stiffeners have a front portion that goes where the control arm brackets are. I'm keeping stock control arms for...

I have a set of Ruffstuff frame stiffeners that I'm going to tackle within the next few weeks, and I want to be able to finish the project without having to restock on stuff. Is a 10 lb spool (flux core) enough for both sides? Any other consumables you can think of? Flap discs, grinding wheels, etc.

Looks good! I see you've also modified your center vent. Very "high speed". Do you think any late models do this? Mine and my dad's 93 center vents are supported with pennies.

Nice grab! Except none of us can actually believe you until you throw up pictures. Hey, I don't make the rules...

My dad and grandpa and I were fortunate enough to draw muzzleloader tags for the Flatiron unit around Fossil/Spray. No shots fired, but we did see a few monsters. Mule deer are HUGE! Also lost my passenger side windshield wiper around Condon, so if anybody finds a random wiper arm, please give...

Faux sheep wool covers are the hotness.

It won't rust with a coat of oil on it, inside, essentially sealed off to the elements, but it could have possibly rusted when it was sitting around on a shelf prior to install. Maybe that was the seller's concern.

I have nightmares about this all the time. Glad you made it through just fine.

Re: Northwest Karma 2015 I have a stock front bumper off my 93 that's in great shape. Includes mounting brackets.

You said you don't want it too loud at cruise, but a bit more aggressive when you open it up. Running WITHOUT a muffler will make it aggressive sounding through the entire revs. Mufflers are designed to manipulate that sound through the rev range and throttle. TL;DR you definitely want a...

Did you end up tying your harness down in front of the radiator, or did you just let it sit where it's routed? Saw your post on the lighting thread and your lights are looking really good too.

That headliner looks great! There is definitely a lot to keep track of when you pull the interior trim. I just did mine recently. Using the roller seems like a great idea.

I'm not a smart man, but if you put your nose really close to the dash, can you still smell burnt components anywhere?

Those pictures are gorgeous! Exactly why I'll never move away from the PNW (again).

Very clean! Looks like you might need to replace the rear hatch struts? I used the same kind of implement with my old Fiesta. :thumbup: