I have been dumping good bit of $$$ to make this truck the best it can be.

I recently got the front end in order.. removing leveling kit, poly bushings in upper and lower control arms, new track bar, steering box and brace.. added a deep trans pan and gauge.. new injectors.. brakes and lines all the way around including the Chevy 1 ton cylinders.x

What can/should I do to my truck for performance & reliability.. besides routine/preventive maintenance? That's a given.. Most importantly for towing my camper anywhere I'd like to go (long distance.) Getting an exhaust brake is high on my priority list. 

Other things I'm thinking about are.. an oil bypass system, larger rear diff cover and traction bars.. but not sure these make sense?

The previous owner disconnected the original fuel filter assembly on the side motor and i was thinking about removing until.. I think Mike mentioned that I should hook it back up for better filtration.

Your thoughts and suggestions welcome!

 

 

 

 

 

Edited February 26, 20169 yr by dodgedieselnewbie

1 hour ago, leathermaneod said:

I just wanted to say how nice and clean your engine bay looks in the first pic! Nice looking truck man!

Thanks! it's a work in progress. I haven't even cleaned it since I took ownership lol. I've just added a few things and had the valve cover and intake horn powder coated...

 

Edited March 3, 20169 yr by dodgedieselnewbie

That's awesome dude! The valve cover looks sick! I'd love to get mine done like that. 

Thanks again.. I'm planning on heading up your way in the early fall. Week long camping trip around NY. I've been wanting to see Thousand Islands for awhile now.

                             DANG!! That's so clean I want to eat there.  

On March 3, 2016 at 8:15 PM, dodgedieselnewbie said:

Thanks again.. I'm planning on heading up your way in the early fall. Week long camping trip around NY. I've been wanting to see Thousand Islands for awhile now.

That should be fun! I've been stationed here since the end of 2012, and my wife and I have really come to like the area. Lots of wide open space and tons of water. Hit me up when you come up this way if you want :-)

By the way, how come your grid heater cable is disconnected in that picture? Jw

3 hours ago, leathermaneod said:

That should be fun! I've been stationed here since the end of 2012, and my wife and I have really come to like the area. Lots of wide open space and tons of water. Hit me up when you come up this way if you want :-)

By the way, how come your grid heater cable is disconnected in that picture? Jw

I deleted it. Will do........

Oh ok. Yes if I had read your sig I would have seen that lol. You may wish you still had it if you come up here too late in the fall....