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When you fold everything backup to transport mode- recheck your fluid levels - before you put back in service! Where (all) cylinders are positioned highly dictate your fluid level! Also If you haven't done it yet, it a GOOD time to cut the hydraulic filter open and check for debris, and well obviously replace your filter. Hopefully the machine didnt run for long after it happened.

They have hit a bullseye on this! Been following them for awhile now. However expensive, its not bad if you actually need a "complete" dash. The sub dash frame is rather pricey if you can find one, I've seen some extremely high prices online before. They have an extremely big cool factor! I really want one but can't justify the cost right now on my restoration/drag build. You can get (I have one) a completely brand new dash top (NOT a cover) for $300 from LMC Truck and they look amazing! Same with their dash bezel as well (got that one also). Depends on your build and what your going for in your truck. Work truck- NO just get a replacement dash. High end build -possibly, aesthetics take place here. Original nice new or super tough bad mama jama? Or both? Money to burn?..... just get it, and I'll be jealous lol.

So I follow Devin Henry on fb also known throughout the world as #superdarf He has TONS of videos on his second gen and lots of mods/ test from a tons of different products he has done/ tried. Some which are very interesting and informative. He has just recently added custom delivery valves into his vp44 and I thought it was interesting to share/ discuss. Anyone else ever done this mods or heard of it? If any power or throttle response etc? I highly suggest you go through his videos and check out what he has done!!! *I have no affiliation* Video Link for delivery valve lope

Found a guy on a facebook group that is making billet parts for 2nd gen trucks. These things look amazing! Really cool find! Been trying to join the group but I have to (answer the questions - if you've joined a group you know what I'm talking about), to get approved and well its bugged and I cant join for some reason. If you look up Lowered 2nd gen ram (group) you'll find where he's at, and if you can join - well let me know. Guys name is Raul Duenas He has more pics lurking in that group, little bit of everything. I don't know the guy but if your interested hit him up!

Still searching for a transmission core.....! Kinda ridiculous, I figured there would be oodles of these laying around! After I get that then I can start talking to shops about a rebuild. Randy's is looking pretty good, maybe sun coast, still UNSURE on what to go with either of those is around $8500 for 600-650hp. (Randy's- 2 Year Warranty) (Suncoast- 3 Year Warranty) Randy's seems to be more dialed/personal in asking very specific questions on the truck to really dial in the trans, I really need to dial in what size injectors and turbo to run. That 64/71/14 is coming out of there, and prolly for sale! I currently have DAP injectors = 7x11 sac, and a set of 6x13 sac injectors. I might need to trade those out or sell them for a different size depending on turbo. Goal is 600-650 fast fun play toy in a half ton, no towing etc, just a fun occasional DD play toy. Maybe @dieselautopower has good setup in mind. I don't know if yall remember my fiasco with the (current-old setup) that 64/71/14 and these big injectors makes some heat. Had a lot of trouble even getting close to decent egts, also had a ton of trouble tuning it. It used to have a Dragonflow VP and 6x18's and .093 lines and tubes with this turbo. Once its done, or close to it, hopefully @Mopar1973Man travels will be close to the Missouri line to hang out and do some tuning. Its looking like the fall or next spring itll be finished, of course that depend on how crazy I get with new paint, frame paint, etc. Plan is a frame off build but it might change cause this 01- 1500 is friggin clean/mint!

Well I got another truck that I just had to have. Another unicorn!!! No rust 79k miles squeaky clean truck. Its a 2001 Dodge 1500 2wd with the V6. This truck is the new 1500 Cummins! The 2001 has update 2 piston calipers up front compared to the older ones only having one. Also the front spindles has unit bearings, easy to replace, stronger, better, etc. One other thing to mention is servicing the brakes are way easier. Having the unit bearings instead of the old style makes it where I can run my newer 3rd gen style rims that I picked up with out needing a 2 inch spacer. There's not many rims that the 99 and older ones can run, actually a pretty limiting factor for other 2nd gen enthusiast. Heres the new rig!!! *note: some photos wont upload, I'm getting a error code (-200)?? Immaculate underneath! They both got a pressure wash bath, super clean!

Just been curious and ...... Well I feel bad bringing it up, but its kinda slowed down here on the site. I remember it being a pretty bustling place a way back. I know its prolly because of the membership stuff, but Im not complaining. Nothing it free in this world lol, knowledge has tons of value and this site has multiple costs too - totally agree with a subscription. It seems (my hypothesis) to have just drove out the riff raff so to speak and slowed everything down.

Well, any second choices? Im gonna be really flying by the seat of my pants on this auto stuff. I am solely counting on yall for guidance on this build.... no pressure

Just browsed their site, looks to me that they only offer the 48RE and 68RFE transmissions.

Also need advice from everyone on which vendor to choose for an new trans. Revmax ATS- heard not so good Randy's Suncoast ???

Probably not my best choice then. Ok so ill stick with the 47RE for simplicty - done. Been reading on FMVB vs regular, seems like Id like it but not super street friendly and cost more lol Need to readup on lockup switches, OD switch, and everything else that deals with these autos. The time is getting close to start tear down for the 1/2 ton cummins swap...!

Still learning transmissions... Still looking for a trans and came across this trans local to me. Its a 48RE though.???? Kinda high price just to rebuild to handle 650 ish hp, definitely not a core price lol... Thoughts??

Do you have the axle out from underneath the truck?

Took me a minute to realize what you were talking about lol. I didn't even know that was a thing with our trucks? My 02 3500 doesn't have this option, I am now curious on this as well. I did find this. Appears that the CTM controls your (locking doors with key)

What??? I have lots of questions to how this is even an issue and who would even know? Are you just trying to pass an inspection? Someone better tell Diesel Auto Power!