Got the PSC power steering pump (PSC-SP1200X) and PSC 4.5" pulley (PP2401) finally mounted, aligned and plumbed. I had to reroute some lines, add additional JIC fittings (#10 and #6), make some spacers and shim with spacers to make it all work. In the end, I now have a hi-flow PS pump that should work well with my hydro assist set-up. Right before the PS upgrade, I changed my timing belt and water pump.

Next up on the list of upgrades, upgrade the steering system. This includes larger remote reservoir (completed), installing a new hi-flow PS pump from PSC and installing a 4.5" 6 rib pulley from PSC. Also, on the list of things to do; timing belt replacement and continue with the 14 bolt rebuild. For the 14 bolt, I'm installing 4.88 gears and a GM factory gov lock posi.

Was in the process of replacing some ball joints on the HP44 and it ended up becoming a complete rebuild of the front axle. From the seals, bearings to the traction system. Ended up replacing the upper and lower ball joints from AC Delco. This was based on recommendations from members on P4x4. Replaced all the seals, bearings and races. Replaced the lockright locker for a detroit truetrac. Converted the wheel hubs from 6 lug to 8 lug.

Updated pic prior to converting the front axle to 8 lug...

After selling and bartering parts, I was able to finally get a set of 37" Goodyear military OZ tires and 16.5" Weld aluminum wheels. I've had these tires before, but had re-centered H1 steel wheels. They were heavy... I sold them and went back down to 35's. Until now. With 35's I always felt like there something missing and the 37's helped fill that missing gap. Like I did with my previous set, I grooved the center lugs to help with traction on and off the road. On to the pics...

Spent the weekend, mostly staying up at night until about 3AM, setting up the ARB air locker with the 4.88 gears. I'm so glad I had my 12 ton press. Without it, the setup would've been a pain in the ass and it would've been worth paying someone $200 to do it. I also rebuilt both axle shaft with new seals and wheel bearings. After all that was said and done, I replaced my front driver side axle shaft with chromemoly shafts, replaced the wheels studs, changed the oil/oil filter and then the air filter.

Here's the ARB air locker installed and air line plumbed.

Here's the diff installed into the refurbed housing. With the rebuilt axle shafts.

Everything installed back into the truck.

Only thing left to do for the ARB air locker to be complete is wire up the compressor, build a tank and set-up the switches. 

So, I started cleaning up a rear housing and painted it gloss black. I had planned on swapping the center section and axle shafts from my existing housing to the refurbed housing.

As I was disassembling the housing, bolts came falling out. After further inspection, the cap bolts from the Detroit Locker has back out, AGAIN!!!! I inspected the locker and realized it was beyond repair.

So, I decided to get an ARB Air Locker. Started working on it last night and got the carrier bearings pressed on, ring gear bolted. Next is to set-up the gears, rebuild the axle shafts and put everything back together into the refurbed housing.