This thread is where I will post updates of my modifications, issues i've had, and potential upgrades I'm considering.  

 

This page is dedicated to @TFaoro, because without him my truck would be bone stock still....

 

To start off, today my VP died.  It took me by surprise, as it gave no indication there was an issue.  But, it threw Death Code P1691, and that's that.  Good thing it died before I bought tires.

 

Is DAP everyone's first choice for a new VP?

 

Edited March 15, 20178 yr by trreed

Oooo, shiny new parts, always a good feeling..... 

13 hours ago, trreed said:

Joys of compounds. Managed to split a boot lengthwise, so had to jump on a set of vpmax boots. Hopefully now I'll quit blowing the damn things off.

 

That means you can give me my boot back!

Which one?! Or I'll keep both, 'just in case'

 

Yayyy crappy spring tbolt clamps! And those boots are meh. Hps hoses. Aramid. Hoe.

But most of us don't see as much pressure as your trok does. ?

Edited January 24, 20187 yr by trreed

You mean 0psi. 

What, you finally took the head off it? 

It's in timeout behind the shop. I'm sure the fuel gelled as it was summer fuel. And the battery will be dead.

That sounds to be on par for you ;)

 

Least my couplers are on point. 

Versus my running and driving truck (that's currently not mad. Somehow)  

Might as well send those boots my way since you're not using them!

 

Edited January 26, 20187 yr by trreed

Custom piping required. 

Truck got a new set of Timken wheel bearings today. Fixed my steering vibration right up. And remember:

Edited February 26, 20187 yr by trreed

Sometimes a man gotta do what he's gotta do.

I knew that stock downpipe would come in handy one day. 

Well I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time! 

On 1/30/2018 at 8:23 AM, jlbayes said:

Custom piping required. 

I think he took it the wrong way 

12 hours ago, trreed said:

Truck got a new set of Timken wheel bearings today. Fixed my steering vibration right up. And remember:

 

I've got a 1" ratchet in my toolbox. I typically use the handle off my old floor jack for a cheater for leverage. Last unit bearing change on my truck I used my 1" ratchet and that floor jack handle to pull the very same nut. Needless to say the ratchet handle now got a curve to it now. 

I finally got a 3/4" ingersoll rand impact a while back, that thing is pretty sweet. I know some new battery powered ones are great too but wanted something to last a long time. Took my rear end nut off to change the seal. I don't have a huge compressor but it still did it. Then I did a timing belt on my Honda and before I've used 3/4" ratchet jammed against floor and bumped starter, but this impact did it with ease. You can find some good used ones for pretty good price. I don't mind investing in good tools or tools in general. 

6 hours ago, Dieselfuture said:

I don't mind investing in good tools or tools in general. 

 

Exactly this.... but good luck convincing my wife ?