Recent content by R@pt0r

Just like the title says. Will GEN2 leaf springs fit a GEN1?

I have everything back together. I did not disconnect the cv at the spindle.

I backed the pressure off to 200psi on the fronts and put it together with the Eibach springs on the lowest setting. One of the rears had leaked down to 100psi, so I removed the end cap, cleaned the surfaces and reinstalled. It looks like the C clip wasn't seated correctly. I filled with 230psi...

I'm using Eibach springs on the lowest setting. (Got tired of hunting Geiser down to take my $$) I can put the stock spring back on to test. Also are you sure about the hat orientation? I have the taller section on the inside. I didn't remove the spacer from the hat and the hat only installs one...

I rebuilt both the front and rear shocks. Everything went together fine and I ops tested the shocks after rebuilding by pressurizing them with 100psi from my compressor to ensure they moved freely and didn't leak. I could compress the shocks and they'd slowly rebound. Then I had the local ATV...

Just finished rebuilding both the front and rear shocks. A few helpful hints. First the spanner wrench listed above comes with small screw in nubs. Ditch those. Go to the local hardware store and get some 1/4 x 24 grade 8 bolts and thread those into the spanner for a much better fit. Second. It...

$300 for some bright green wires? Please! I just did this just this weekend. My plug wires looked fine and I suspect you could make your own as long as the boots fit the plugs and the ends fit the COPs. I did notice that all 8 of the top plugs looked clean, but all 8 of the bottom plugs were...

I'm thinking about changing the plugs too. 101K miles so it's time. I have two part numbers, NGK-6509 @ $9.99 each and Motorcraft SP-526 @ $4.89 each. My engine is completely stock and I'd be more concerned with a mileage increase more than anything. Is there a benefit with NGK plug?

I was only able to get the mid perch done the night before mounting the tires. I still have to trim the fender flares and hammer the pinch welds. As expected, it rubs on tight turns but that's another thread.

17x9 Fuel Formula with 37" BFG KO2

Just arrived today. 37" BFG KO2 and Fuel Formula wheels. I'm currently on the bottom perch and no trimming. I plan on going to mid perch, flattening the pinch welds, and trimming the fender flares.

Doug's cutout broken again About three months ago I ordered a Doug's Cutout and Y pipe. Two weeks later the cutout motor quit working. I contacted Summit Racing and they sent a new one. The new one worked for a day before the gears stripped. Again Summit sent me a new one. The new cutout was...

My Doug's cutout has been replaced twice. The first lasted about two weeks before the motor fried. The second lasted about a day before the gears stripped. The third has been good for over a month so far. Agree with the lubrication. Shoot it with some WD40 when you wash the truck. Ordered mine...

Today I removed the block from the y pipe. I love the WFO exhaust. Makes the truck sound beast and my gas milage actually went up 1-2 mpg! Went from 14 to 15+ mpg.

Thank you for your input. I took the motor completely out and connected it directly to the battery. Motor was definitely fried. Summit promptly sent a new cutout and today the gears in the new one stripped. Maybe the third one will be the charm. I actually did take the old cutout apart. The...