changed the front and rear differential fluids - removed and replaced the differential covers and put on new gaskets (rtv sealant)
Drained and replaced the fluid in the transfer case
Replaced the rear brake shoes and installed all new springs
Replaced the rear pinion seal (the seal where the drive shaft enters the rear differential)
Lubed the driveline (I bought my very own mini grease gun!)
Lubed the front suspension (also using the wee grease gun)
Replaced the fuel filter and made a big stinky mess in the garage in the process (note: you will spill a lot of fuel when you replace a large fuel filter, bring a bucket)
replaced the rear shocks
Still to do:
repair a few small rust spots on the body and touch up paint
polish the rims and get rid of a tiny bit of rust
remove and replace valve cover gasket
replace the parking brake cable (I really, really should have done this when I replaced the brake shoes, the springs are very hard to work with...)
drain and replace manual transmission fluid - once I find the right fluid - who knew this would be hard to find?
Still to pay someone else to do: Replace the main seal on the engine - someday, if I decide it needs to be done and I still really don't want to do it... It looks like a lot of work and I don't think I have that much free time or engine knowledge right now.
Stuff that will wait until Christmas: off road lights for the front bumper and also buy the parts to replace all the bushings on the suspension, sway bar, and body mounts. (quadratec gift cards?)
