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Reserector_ replied to the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery.

Those drum studs DO NOT come torqued from the factory. Be sure to crank them in tight. I lost a wheel from not knowing that. The nuts...

Sunday at 9:13 AM
Reserector_ reacted to todhunter's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

All done except the wiring.

Sunday at 9:10 AM
Reserector_ reacted to todhunter's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

Got all the suspension sanded, primed, and painted today as well. Hope to get it back together this weekend. I'll be replacing 2 of the...

Nov 14, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to todhunter's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

This is something I have been wanting to do. I think there is a CAT scale nearby. I'm curious how much weight I added with the rebuild...

Nov 13, 2024
Reserector_ replied to the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery.

Matt, if you've never taken your rig over a scale, you might find it interesting. I live near a truck stop that has a CAT scale. I...

Nov 12, 2024
Reserector_ replied to the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery.

Ahh. I think this needs its own thread, then. ;)

Nov 12, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to Pmt133's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

And that's the other problem... do i spend the money on a trailer that is still marginal for the load to begin with or just upgrade...

Nov 12, 2024
Reserector_ replied to the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery.

For salt water, look at the Tiedown Engineering disc hydraulic surge kits. They are set up for that. Drum with electric is fine for...

Nov 12, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to Pmt133's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

I really should do this on my trailer.... I just know that I probably shouldn't trust electric brakes in the salt. Those electric over...

Nov 12, 2024
Reserector_ replied to the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery.

You are REALLY going to enjoy not being pushed around by the boat anymore. ;)

Nov 11, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to todhunter's post in the thread 1987 Power Play XLT-185 - floors, stringers, and upholstery with Like.

Friday, I got in my last boat ride of the season before putting the boat away for winter. That means project time. So Saturday, I pulled...

Nov 11, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to Zyen's post in the thread 1984 Baretta rebuild (Splashed Aug 2024) with Like.

yeah, i thought about the ratchet strap trick, but the rear tire is old also, and i didnt want to put too much pressure on it before i...

Aug 30, 2024
Reserector_ replied to the thread 1984 Baretta rebuild (Splashed Aug 2024).

On a tandem axle trailer, I've seen people use a ratchet strap to hold one axle end up near the frame to keep the rim off the pavement...

Aug 28, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to Zyen's post in the thread 1984 Baretta rebuild (Splashed Aug 2024) with Like.

cannot edit my posts (not sure why), so here is updated link to recent rebuild picture set...

Aug 28, 2024
Reserector_ reacted to Zyen's post in the thread 1984 Baretta rebuild (Splashed Aug 2024) with Like.

Thanks mate! i remember reading your rebuild thread. dont remember if i posted on it or not...probably not, as i wasnt very active...

Aug 28, 2024

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