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I got this old oven from my aunt to turn into a powder coating oven. I threw a set of caster wheels on the frame and made a new cable for it that would allow me to plug into my 240V welder receptacle.
I got this old oven from my aunt to turn into a powder coating oven. I threw a set of caster wheels on the frame and made a new cable for it that would allow me to plug into my 240V welder receptacle.
0 2024/04/08 19:36:13
Decided to try out this paint from Tractor Supply. It’s pretty tough and has a similar sheen to POR15.
Decided to try out this paint from Tractor Supply. It’s pretty tough and has a similar sheen to POR15.
0 2024/04/18 07:18:44
After 2 coats
After 2 coats
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Black powder base coat cooling after a flash cure
Black powder base coat cooling after a flash cure
0 2024/04/18 07:19:10
Close-up of the finish with the copper flake clear coat
Close-up of the finish with the copper flake clear coat
0 2024/04/18 07:19:28
Bit of a learning curve here for me. I didn’t pay attention to where my wire was hanging during powder coating. Left an ugly mark in the finished product.
Bit of a learning curve here for me. I didn’t pay attention to where my wire was hanging during powder coating. Left an ugly mark in the finished product.
0 2024/04/18 07:19:48
The second one came out better. No wire marks.
The second one came out better. No wire marks.
0 2024/04/18 07:20:09
Shackle brackets installed
Shackle brackets installed
0 2024/04/18 07:20:27
Finished the shackle bracket install a while back. I had to shave material off my bushings to get the IRO shackles to fit. Otherwise pretty straight forward. I’m pretty happy with these brackets. The Jeep takes bumps a little smoother now that my springs are moving like they should.
Finished the shackle bracket install a while back. I had to shave material off my bushings to get the IRO shackles to fit. Otherwise pretty straight forward. I’m pretty happy with these brackets. The Jeep takes bumps a little smoother now that my springs are moving like they should.
0 2024/05/08 09:07:34
I almost got stranded at work a couple weeks ago when the Jeep wouldn’t start. I thought at first that it was my NSS, but after tapping the starter solenoid with a hammer it fired up. I went ahead and replaced the starter just the other day.
I almost got stranded at work a couple weeks ago when the Jeep wouldn’t start. I thought at first that it was my NSS, but after tapping the starter solenoid with a hammer it fired up. I went ahead and replaced the starter just the other day.
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I love that IRO’s long arm design makes the transmission crossmember so easy to drop.
I love that IRO’s long arm design makes the transmission crossmember so easy to drop.
0 2025/08/24 16:02:02
Drilled out the bracket spot welds
Drilled out the bracket spot welds
0 2025/08/24 16:02:14
The original pitman arm was so stuck that I had to cut a relief to get it to pull off
The original pitman arm was so stuck that I had to cut a relief to get it to pull off
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Drop pitman arm vs OE
Drop pitman arm vs OE
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Drop pitman arm installed
Drop pitman arm installed
0 2025/08/24 16:02:44
Pulled this transmission mounting plate off to address the worn out exhaust hanger bushing
Pulled this transmission mounting plate off to address the worn out exhaust hanger bushing
0 2025/08/24 16:02:07
Transmission mount plate and hanger bracket sandblasted
Transmission mount plate and hanger bracket sandblasted
0 2025/08/24 16:02:53
MOOG replacement drag link end
MOOG replacement drag link end
0 2025/08/24 16:02:39
Everything is reinstalled. I am happier with this down pipe than the previous one, but by the time I tweaked it to line everything back up, I ended up with the same issue. The pipe just barely touches on the crossmember. I will leave it like this, though I won’t be surprised if this one fails in a couple years.
Everything is reinstalled. I am happier with this down pipe than the previous one, but by the time I tweaked it to line everything back up, I ended up with the same issue. The pipe just barely touches on the crossmember. I will leave it like this, though I won’t be surprised if this one fails in a couple years.
0 2025/09/01 16:16:27
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New hanger bushing installed on mount plate
New hanger bushing installed on mount plate
0 2025/09/01 16:16:11
I had to cut one of the bolts short to clear the bottom of the transmission
I had to cut one of the bolts short to clear the bottom of the transmission
0 2025/09/01 16:16:14
I also powder coated this little tailpipe hanger I made a while back.
I also powder coated this little tailpipe hanger I made a while back.
0 2025/09/01 16:16:18