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

9 minutes ago, trreed said:

My kit had new ones with it.

 

Same as mine

 

Do you have a level kit on yours? I can't remember if that 4th gen steering kit fits on stock height trucks.

Edited May 12, 20177 yr by notlimah

Mines lifted 3 inch and it does fit stock trucks barely but does

Trim the tre stud or they will knock wheel weights off lol

19 minutes ago, jlbayes said:

Trim the tre stud or they will knock wheel weights off lol

My weights are on the outside

I put mine on my truck when it was stock height and it fit just fine, though I did have to trim the studs down like @jlbayes said because the 16" wheels were a little tight. 

Now the truck has 17" wheels and has a 1.5" leveling kit so I have all the room in the world!

I have an update on the 3rd gen brakes for those who asked. 

Driving unloaded around town, the change in the pads is not noticeable. 

When towing, they are very noticeable. I'm on my way to Kansas for a week with a 20' enclosed trailer (about 6000#) and I notice a stronger response from the front brakes. They are well worth the upgrade. 

Looks good man. Truck has a nice stance to it even with the trailer loaded! I think I'm ditching my 2in level for a 1in.

 

Good to hear about the brake upgrade, when I start towing more, I'll be looking at this upgrade more seriously.

I did the 4th gen steering and love it lol

Just ditch all the lift kits. Mine sits on the stock suspension and with my 5th wheel the rear ends sits at near 6k pounds and sits as level as it gets.

2 hours ago, dripley said:

Just ditch all the lift kits. Mine sits on the stock suspension and with my 5th wheel the rear ends sits at near 6k pounds and sits as level as it gets.

 

If I towed that heavy often I definitely would run all stock.

I can't go back to stock previous owner put new 4 link arms in with the 2.5 inch lift and upgraded the track bar for the lift ECT it would take more then it's worth to do 

Ppump? :D

8 hours ago, notlimah said:

 

If I towed that heavy often I definitely would run all stock.

 

Same here...

 

What looks horrid is a leveled truck towing a trailer and having the headlights in the sky, rear bump sagging down like a squatting Ford. Best not to level the truck also fewer issues with the front axle

Edited May 24, 20177 yr by Mopar1973Man

I dont move my trailer  but 4 or 5 times a year for maybe 3k miles at most. But I have always liked the rake of the truck. Just looks like it's asking slap a load on it a go. All personal preference I guess. 

@jlbayes no p pump yet, were talking about towing! 

@notlimah my secret is proper weight distribution.

 

I sure do like the stance of the truck with a gooseneck hooked to it. Seems natural to me

Edited May 25, 20177 yr by trreed

14 hours ago, Mopar1973Man said:

 

Same here...

 

What looks horrid is a leveled truck towing a trailer and having the headlights in the sky, rear bump sagging down like a squatting Ford. Best not to level the truck also fewer issues with the front axle

 

Doing air bags this summer with on board air to fix that issue hopefully

Proper weight distribution plays a big role 

I need long travel air bags but they are extremely expensive

I totally agree with the weight distribution part! @trreed I'm still surprised at how level it sits with that amount of weight on it considering you have 1.5in of lift up front. That's only .5in less then mine and I think I'd be headlights to the sky with that same load! I need smaller tires and to drop the front a bit stat!

@BBHD looking good!  Only thing I wish I could change about my truck is the color. I've always wanted a silver or gun metal grey truck.....

@notlimah I've been surprised as well with how well the truck handles loads. In its first life (I'm the third owner) it pulled a fifth wheel all around the country, and the springs in the rear show it. It has been known to sag with unloaded trailers before. It definitely likes gooseneck trailers over bumper pulls though. Can tell an immediate difference in handling between the two.