Ranch Ready

Anything mechanical is going to break down, as my grandpa would say. Ranch Truck has been running strong. But the transfer case started slipping. Trying to figure out what to do, we just drove around in 4x4 all winter. Worked for a time. But with spring coming, we had to fix it right.

Finding parts for a 28 year old truck is not easy. Of course, we weren't going to buy new. Finally, Dad found a used transfer case down in Colorado Springs. So we backed the truck in and got to work.

I know have had this gearbox out at least twice, when I owned the truck years ago. 

With little effort I had it busted loose and ready to drop. 

The case Dad found was definitely from a junkyard. As long as it works, doesn't matter to us. 

Same units. Swapped a couple sensors and things out, and she was ready to install.

Bolted right up. 

Put the crossmember in. 

Added new oil.

And she was ready for a test drive in the badlands behind the house. 

Nice little reservoir for this time of year. 

Changed the engine oil and Ranch Truck was ready for spring work. This time of year, Dad likes to have the water tank/pump on for burning weeds. 

Ranch on. 

This is a great time of year. So much potential in the air. It's good to be ready though. With little warning, the wind can kick up and stir into flame a fire you thought was put out. Ranch Truck is pretty versatile, but she's not maintenance free. Today it was a transfer case. Tomorrow, who knows. Keeps life fun, I guess. It's best to not have to get ready, but to stay ready. Ranch ready.