Love the blue and flatbed! Looking good! Welcome to TM!
We love pictures! And more knowledge...A lot of new guys don't know how to search :(
Awesome history there! And i'm sure good memories....Welcome aboard!
Nobody lowers trucks on this site ;)
Actually, i couldn't find a good diagram in that link... This one has a lot of dead links, but this is where i downloaded a fsm for the 1985...
Looks like you have a lot of plugs/wires pointed out....Most likely for options/accessories your truck didn't come with and factory speaker wires....
Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have a winner dude! Lucky guy! My father in law gifted me with a non-running Ford Exploder! lol
Looking good! I like the red block!
I would guess that is a part that doesn't fail very often. Chances are good nobody sells a direct replacement part, so your options are limited to...
You dont need a $300 short shifter kit i agree.... The shifter seat is $12.50 here:...
Going to do a write up on install? I've had all of those bushing sitting in my garage for a couple years now...Just hate not driving my truck,...
Might actually be the push and twist type also... [MEDIA]
Yes. There should be a c-clip under that cruddy grease. Sounds like you need a new shifter seat and socket found here:...
Try moving the seat back? There is a lever under there... I think benches sit higher, but let the seat go back further than most buckets?
Truck looks good with the bikes in the back! and without :) Welcome aboard!
Let's go! Good luck Bro. Can't wait!
Tape measure, some string/plumb bob, a jack and lug wrench... That is the fastest response, sorry. I have my stock 2wd bed/guards...
My '86 HAD a 4-speed....G662 if i remember correctly. 8" with 3.07 gearing like 90DailyDriven said:)
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