An unfiltered chronicle of the Steelbak journey. Expect personal insights, project updates, and raw reflections on the DIY process. It’s the gritty reality of building, creating, and innovating.
This is a content outline for each of my brands, focusing on “The Network” and its implementation. Each outline will reflect the unique focus of the respective brand while maintaining a cohesive narrative around the central theme of my network… Read More »The Network
The Journey of Tools & Skills: From Farriery to the Future Embracing Openness and Craftsmanship The Genesis: The Rig and The Hub My journey began with The Rig, the cornerstone of my Farrier Services business. It symbolized more than just… Read More »Mastering DIY: Steelbak’s Tools and Skill Investments
It’s Sunday, January 7th and I’m taking the day off from shoeing to work on this project and this page. 🛠️ Heads-up, Gearheads! While I wield a wrench with the best of them, I’m not a certified mechanic—just a passionate… Read More »Turn the Axle: Rear CV Axle Swap for the 2008 Explorer
As a Ford enthusiast, exploring vehicle diagnostics with FORScan and the OBDLink EX on Pop!_OS Linux has been a journey of discovery and empowerment. Affiliate Link Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if… Read More »Navigating the World of Automotive Diagnostics with FORScan and OBDLink EX on Pop!_OS Linux
I ordered the Gates 90K-38274A Complete Serpentine Belt Drive Component Kit from Amazon. It should get here tomorrow and Will and I can get it done asap. It is Thanksgiving week and I have plenty of work, but we can… Read More »2008 Ford Explorer Serpentine Belt Replacement
Welcome back to my journey in replacing the wheel bearings on my Ford Explorer. I’ve successfully tackled the driver side, but the passenger side hub presented a challenge – it’s stubbornly stuck. Lug Nut Replacement I noticed the lug nuts… Read More »Fixing the Rumble: Replacing Bearings in a Ford Explorer
We are getting ready for plenty of trips back and forth to from our home near Cincinnati to our daughter’s home in Florida. My wife’s old and beloved Explorer needs to be well maintained and with this much experience under… Read More »Travel Tune-Up: Getting The 2008 Ford Explorer Ready for Long Journeys.
This is the most useful thing that we all need to start early with. Above is part 2, so we can go see part 1 when I’m ready.
Low compression. Starts and runs for about 10-15 mins then stalls. NICHE 90cc Engine Piston Cylinder Gasket Top End Kit I need a ball hone for the 90cc cylinder so, Found the bore on autoevolution. Bore X Stroke: 2.0×1.7 in… Read More »Can-Am DS90 Top end Replacement and General Inspection.
Finishing is just as important as crafting. A media blaster will give every project that polished look, making sure it’s not just functional but also a piece of art.