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09-09-2018, 08:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Palmetto
Posts: 1,057
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Washed, treated King Ranch leather seats, checked tire pressure and all fluids.
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2017 Jayco 377rlbh (sold)
2021 Grand Design 351MR
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09-10-2018, 06:25 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Newburgh
Posts: 6,307
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2edgesword
Replaced original front shocks (90K miles) on my F-250 with Bilstein shocks. The hardest part was getting the nut off top of the shock on the passenger side. It was frozen solid and even after spraying WD-40 and letting it sit for an hour the bolt portion rather than twist off via the threads stripped completely off the shock. I had to use a deep socket, universal ratchet extension and two additional straight extensions to make the long reach from the top side of the engine compartment to the top of the shock. There was no way to get any leverage on that nut from inside the wheel well.
Getting the new shocks on required using the jack to compress the shock so that the bottom bolt hole on the shock lined up with the lower bolt. I think I'm getting to old to be doing this stuff in my driveway. My wife comes out every hour to check and make sure I have had a heart attack or collapsed from heat stroke. I may wait until things cool down before tackling the rears. And I've learned in life the job you've never done before and think will take you an hour will take you three hours.
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I just did mine on my 2016 F250 - OEM Fronts were shot with only 16K on the truck! Didn't have near the trouble you did with replacement but holy cow what a difference with the Bilsteins!!
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2022 33RBTS
Progressive Industries EMS - Hardwired
Equalizer 4 Point WDH
2021 Ford F350 7.3
Air Lift Rear Bags w/ On Board Compressor (Pending)
2016 28BHBE - (Traded and Missed already)
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09-10-2018, 11:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Concord, CA
Posts: 302
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Lots of new work just completed before our next trip. I replaced the aftermarket Banks pyrometer and boost gauge for much nicer Autometer Sport Comp IIs. Added a trans temp gauge, fuel pressure and HPOP gauge. Also added a custom F650 lower pod. On the exterior I replaced the old grill with one from a 2005 F250.
Lastly I replaced the Banks tuner with a DP Tuner setup with 6 programs.
Still to come – I have to re-do the onboard air compressor and tank. The existing tank never had an air/water separator between it and the compressor, so there's rust in it. And the compressor on it now is small. I'll be adding two Viair compressors, air/water separators and a new tank, plus upgrading the wiring to suit the larger compressors.
And yes, my wife thinks I'm nuts.
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Wanda - 2022 Rockwood Mini Lite 2516s
Trooper - 2016 F250 Lariat CCSB 6.7L Power Stroke, 3.5" lift, Titan 60gal, Airlift 7500XL, Bedrug & ARE Z-series topper
Gone but not forgotten:
Harvey – *SOLD* 2018 Eagle HT TT 314BHDS
Big D - 2002 F250 XLT CCSB 7.3L Power Stroke (semi-retired)
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09-10-2018, 12:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nor Cal
Posts: 3,110
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Sweet! Wanna trade F-250s? Just kidding. Nice mods!
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2018 JayFlight SLX 212QBW
1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty Lariat SC, 7.3L PSD, 3.73
Transfer Flow 50 gal aux; Andersen WDH; Prodigy P2
😁 "If a man says he’ll fix something, he will. There’s no need to remind him every 6 months.
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09-12-2018, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 1,588
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Added a feature that should have been there from the factory, but wasn't an option at the time... Power tailgate lock! Pop n Lock kit purchased from Amazon. Bit of an install, but such a sweet thing to have. Tied it into the wiring harness so it works with the key fob, etc.
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2013 F-150 EcoBoost MaxTow, Roush tuned (415hp 506tq), lifted on 33s, R.A.S.
2013 Jay Flight 28BHS Elite (Equalizer 10K hitch)
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09-12-2018, 09:53 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 4,316
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Replace the battery that came from the factory with a AutoCraft Platinum AGM from Advance Auto Parts.
After nine-plus years, the factory Motorcraft battery gave up the ghost last night and stranded us at a restaurant last night.
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Willie
1998 Jayco Eagle 12 UDK
2008 Keystone Cougar 29FKS
Poking at a campfire with a stick is one of life's great satisfactions.
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09-12-2018, 11:34 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: In the gnat capital of the world, Tifton, GA
Posts: 555
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Routed power cable for dashcam around windshield, down inside door seal under and thru dash and then into console to USB port. And tap into power in overhead power console for backup/rear monitor. Avoids having wires hanging down from windshield. Much cleaner.
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09-12-2018, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ifallsguy
Routed power cable for dashcam around windshield, down inside door seal under and thru dash and then into console to USB port. And tap into power in overhead power console for backup/rear monitor. Avoids having wires hanging down from windshield. Much cleaner.
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That’s on my todo list...just don’t know when I’ll get to it.
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Dan
'24 GMC 2500 AT4X AEV Edition
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09-12-2018, 03:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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Got a new one 
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2015.5 Duramax
USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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09-12-2018, 03:13 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
Got a new one |
No teasing now. What'd you get?? Pics are required...
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- Jeff
2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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09-12-2018, 03:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: North West
Posts: 107
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Replaced the u-joint on the front drive shaft at the t-case of the burban. Been a while since I've done a u-joint, still a pain. Lol
I'd like to get my power locks working again so I can buy a new key fob for the keyless entry.
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09-12-2018, 07:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vasquez Kid
No teasing now. What'd you get?? Pics are required...
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Sign Friday
2017 Ram 3500 Big Horn MegaCab with the AISIN 30 miles on it.
Gonna have to have the moderators change my name on here lol.
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2015.5 Duramax
USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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09-12-2018, 07:41 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,713
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
Sign Friday
Attachment 44085
2017 Ram 3500 Big Horn MegaCab with the AISIN 30 miles on it.
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Welcome to the Cummins Family.
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Moderator
2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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09-12-2018, 07:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
Welcome to the Cummins Family.
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Thank ya
Should be great for future RV options. Hope it’s as trouble free as my Duramax.
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2015.5 Duramax
USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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09-12-2018, 07:52 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Connellsville
Posts: 22,713
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
Thank ya
Should be great for future RV options. Hope it’s as trouble free as my Duramax.
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I've had a bunch of them dating back to 1992. Great trucks. I think you will be quite pleased with how it will pull.
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2017 Jay Feather 7 22BHM Baja/Andersen WD
2018 F150 4x4 3.5L Ecoboost Max Tow
2015 MB Sprinter 2500 Passenger 2.1L Diesel
2007 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 5.9L G56
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09-12-2018, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midnightmoon
I've had a bunch of them dating back to 1992. Great trucks. I think you will be quite pleased with how it will pull.
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Excellent. I have owned 2 powerstrokes and 2 Duramaxs this will be the first Durge. I think I’m going to like it. Double the Payload and substantial amount of room and a bench seat up front. Won’t notice our 29.5 HT behind it but this will open us up to a full eagle without much hesitation.
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2015.5 Duramax
USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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09-12-2018, 09:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Sweetwater
Posts: 731
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
Sign Friday
Attachment 44085
2017 Ram 3500 Big Horn MegaCab with the AISIN 30 miles on it.
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A 2017 with 30 miles on it. Probably got a great deal on it. Congratulations!
Sorry to see you leave the Duramax family but a Cummins with the Aisin will be plenty stout.
Enjoy. 
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- Jeff
2017 Jay Flight 32BHDS
2006 GMC 2500HD Classic CC SB 4x4 6.6L Duramax/Allison
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09-12-2018, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Hot Springs
Posts: 236
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Gee all I did was spend 90 minutes changing the license plate light bulb. I now firmly believe some engineer at Chrysler was a former engineer at GE aircraft engines!
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09-13-2018, 05:58 AM
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#2259
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Sandia Park
Posts: 479
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Vasquez Kid
A 2017 with 30 miles on it. Probably got a great deal on it. Congratulations!
Sorry to see you leave the Duramax family but a Cummins with the Aisin will be plenty stout.
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I know it. This truck has been amazing but the size and Payload and no rear vents this past summer was a killer.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes a great deal was had.
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2015.5 Duramax
USMC Vet Operation Iraqi Freedom
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09-14-2018, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: MD
Posts: 3,856
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What did you do to your Tow Vehicle today?
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrtEmaxChvy
Sign Friday
Attachment 44085
2017 Ram 3500 Big Horn MegaCab with the AISIN 30 miles on it.
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Congrats on the new truck. Looks great! Glad you’re gettin the AISIN trans. I don’t understand why Ram makes the heavy duty trans an option when you’re buying the diesel motor... But in your case it doesn’t matter because the truck has it which is nice...
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2017 JayFlight 28BHBE
2014 JayFlight Swift 264BH (Sold)
2007 GMC 2500 Sierra Classic Crew Cab LBZ Duramax / 6spd Allison
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