2005 Blaster Rebuild

[dirtysquared]

I went to an Auto parts store today to get some Mothers Polish. I was standing there debating on whether or not to buy a Mothers Foam polishing ball. Finally I said 'Buy it you cheap $%#*" They guy scanned the ball, the polish, and 1 bottle of Dry Gas for my truck, and says $13.72. I told him I think it should be more, He told me happy new year. I took my change, and went home to polish!!

This ball works great! I did the wheels, bumper, grab bar, and clutch cover with it. Once spring time comes and the road salt disappears, The Tacoma and Corolla wheels are getting done with it.



After seeing the Blastersaurus Clutch cover, I realize my polishing skills need "polished" as well.

 

[Wifesblaster]

Haha. We didn't polish the one on the blastersaurus. I might be doing mine soon though.

 

[dirtysquared]

I found a cheap set of Nerfs tonight, and I decided to go the YFZ450 heel guard route also. They should both be here next week. I searched the forums, and I like the looks of the yfz's on a blaster. The nerfs are Black on Black also. Pics will come once they all get here and I get to installing.I:I

I cut my finger down to the bone last week at work. I bumped my finger into some open pipe shears. I had 2 choices, stitches through my fingernail, or Medical superglue. I chose the superglue. So I haven't done too much with any of my machines, just look on here and get more Ideas for things I'd like to do That Medical grade super glue is some good stuff....its about healed all ready...in only a week.

Plus side though...I have AFLAC!!! Completed the Claim today.

 

[harley1-5]

I cant wait to hear your opinion on kens porting

 

[dirtysquared]

Finally got the Oil pump Cover mounted tonight. Just had to open up 1 hole a little. Thanks KTM!
It still needs a better cleaning, But I bought a Polishing kit for my dremel tool tonight, so thats for tomorrow.

 

[harley1-5]

nice different look and it works

 

[bummer981]

Looking great Fred, How long till the beast is fired up?

 

[dirtysquared]

Looking great Fred, How long till the beast is fired up?

Not much longer! Ive been so damn busy at work, I dont have much time for anything lately! I went out today 7am-1pm...now I'm going back in at 3pm till ?

Oh well it pays the bills!

 

[harley1-5]

take it to work and fix it

 

[dirtysquared]

take it to work and fix it

I can't! I'm very rarely in the same place twice, Plus when I'm out after hours, my motivation is to come home!

I did start taking off the factory heel guards, and my custon made ones. The nerfs, and YFZ heelguards should be here thursday or friday.

 

[harley1-5]

good deal I gotta fix the car this weekend no quad work

 

[bansheedave]

good deal I gotta fix the car this weekend no quad work

You haven't fixed that truck yet? Does it have a roll sensor that may have been tripped causing it to not start? It is a common ford thing.

 

[dirtysquared]

Here's the pics of everything I ordered.
Tusk Black Nerfs

12 yrf450 Heel Guards

12 trx450r rear Claims it was a take off, it looked worth $50 with free shipping!


I'm ready for some wrenching therapy.

 

[harley1-5]

oh yea lookin good

 

[bansheedave]

Looking good. Keep up the great work

 

[kevinsranger]

hey dirty, please post pics of the yfz/tusk nerf setup, because i just got the tusk nerfs for my sons blaster and it says they dont work with the stock heelguards, but its been too cold to even mock them up to verify lol

 

[dirtysquared]

hey dirty, please post pics of the yfz/tusk nerf setup, because i just got the tusk nerfs for my sons blaster and it says they dont work with the stock heelguards, but its been too cold to even mock them up to verify lol

Once its all here, I'll take some pics, and let you know what I did to make them work out. From what I've read, I should only have to make brackets to the frame, and possible cut some of the heel guard ear off. I'm sure I'll put my little twist on it also! I:I

 

[kevinsranger]

Once its all here, I'll take some pics, and let you know what I did to make them work out. From what I've read, I should only have to make brackets to the frame, and possible cut some of the heel guard ear off. I'm sure I'll put my little twist on it also! I:I

that would be great!!!! i have to have heel guards that are functional since my son will be riding it this season, he already has a habit of putting his feet down hence the new nerfs lmao

 

[kevinsranger]

You haven't fixed that truck yet? Does it have a roll sensor that may have been tripped causing it to not start? It is a common ford thing.

ah yes the good ole impact sensor, should be under the passenger side of the dash, little reset button on it. i had a friend put his foot too far under the dash and trip the reset. had to be towed cuz i couldnt figure it out on the side of the road

 

[dirtysquared]

All the stuff came in Today. The yfz heelguard order got messed up. They sent me 2 stator side heelguards. One was an older one with the tabs broken off. I contacted the seller, and am awaiting their reply.

back to the good stuff. I started mocking up the yfz heelguards and the nerf bars. Looks like the only thing I will need to do is trim off some of the "ear" of the heelguard. I'm going to mark it with a sharpie, then take my time and cut it to the contour. The yfz mounting Brackets that they sent me look like I should be able to modify them to hit the factory heel guard mounts on the frame.

I took off my old rear shock, cut off the plastic mounting tab, and drilled the bottom hole out to as close to 12mm as I have available. My KOR bushings will be here soon!

Things are shaping up....Talked with Ken yesterday, said my porting is looking good!

Kevin, I tried to take some pics for you, but it bolted up really easy and kind of feel into place of what I need to do. I don't iimagine that you will have any problems with it at all.

The Pics..