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  1. Del,

     

    the other guard like that did indeed go to Shay in CA, but I bought his wagon from him 2.5 years ago, and I am selling the wagon this saturday... :(

     

    your guard helped save the wagon from an untimely death when I hit a buck going 65 mph!

     

    the guard has since been modified for a custom bumper, but still awesome....

     

    Current pic of guard

     

    as you can see, the deer impact made a nicebend in the top bar, but it was nearly symetrical, so I left it :)

     

    that extra piece you put on those 2 guards was a big improvement in the strength...

     

    Mick

  2. here's what they look like

     

    http://usmb.net/gallery/album93/tbnew2

     

    drilling out the hubs for a six lug would make your wheels/lugs stronger. I drilled my rims, because I wanted to be able to swap back to soobie/pug wheels if needed.....

     

    I used a half inch drill, and a very sharp bit (2 actually).

     

    be careful not to force it through too much. easy way to get a broken wrist... mine were very sore that evening and next day.....

  3. there is no gearing change from 2WD to 4HI.....

     

    not sure what you mean about front locked? sounds like you were in 4WD....

     

    front diff is open, and always used for 2WD. (transfers power to tranny axle stubs.

     

    in 4hi, both front and rear diffs are open, the front rear are directly connected with no diff, so when you turn a tight corner in 4WD, you will get popping/binding due to the speed differences and no center diff...

     

    in 4lo everything is the same, except the ouput ratio is lowered 1.45 approx.

  4. if the tag says 3.90 but does not say LSD in big letters, it would be open, unless the previous owner did the LSD conversion. Jack the rear up with both tires off the ground, and spin one. if the other goes in the same direction, it's an LSD. if opposite direction, Open.

     

    front diff would obviously be a 3.90 also.

     

    if it's a 83+ tranny with 9" clutch, 3rd and 4th gear will be slightly taller (than 82-) for better highway mileage.

     

    the locking diff was an option available only in (I think) 87+ ea82's. (the full time 4wd ones) and it locked the center differential. your tranny does not have a center diff, so when you lock into 4WD, it's locked front to rear.

  5. DAve,

    take off the plastic surrounds from around the steering column, then there are 2 small screwes that hold the ignition switch to the key/lock. remove them, then you can use a flat screw driver to turn the switch.

     

    I've always just swapped columns out, but this last time I did remove the lock. it wasn't too bad. I think ShawnW posted something about needing a thin wrench, and a little patience :)

     

    be sure to have a replacement ready when you pull the lock though, as it also serves as the support for the column with Tilt...

     

    very interesting steering a vehicle with out it :)

  6. I don't think the 83 GL-10 had this interior, or maybe it was an option also....

     

    this came out of a GL-10 Sedan...

     

    PDC_0297.sized.jpg

     

    and they all live in Mountain Grizzly now.

     

    I also have an extra set of panels from a sedan, and the front seats (same cloth) are in my Turbo Brat now.

     

    the Turbo Brats never came with the digital dash thankfully....

     

    and if you ever end up parting out that coupe Ken, I'll take the door panels :brow:

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