• Garage Projects

    The Lone Ranger – Stinger

    I finally got around to finishing up the front bumper with the addition of a stinger. This took a little longer than I thought it would to get it to look right, but I’m happy with the overall results. Bent up a hoop and played around with the placement of it: So much for being able to walk around the truck with the garage door closed (and it only fits in the garage one way now): It was a little…

  • Garage Projects

    The Lone Ranger – Diff armor on the Cheap

    Being the cheapskate that I am, I opted not to buy some fancy diff covers. Instead, I reinforced the stockers that came on the axles. The stock D60 cover that came on the ’99 E350 (Left side) measures at 0.130″ thick The stock D44 Cover that comes on the ’78 F250 (Right Side) measures at 0.170″ thick Since both covers are pretty dang thick, I felt that they only need a little protection around the ring gear portion of the…