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#7606
11-02-2013, 01:12 PM
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#7607
11-02-2013, 01:37 PM
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Yup! I just did some research on it. Not as desireable as the king pins (or knuckles... whatever theyre called) but still a very strong axle! Its not like im going to take this thing rock crawling but its good assurance lol
Wouldn't happen to know if its a limited slip would ya? I searched for some lockers (for craps and giggles) and theyre not as common as the older D60s so Im hoping its a LS from the factory
Wouldn't happen to know if its a limited slip would ya? I searched for some lockers (for craps and giggles) and theyre not as common as the older D60s so Im hoping its a LS from the factory
#7609
11-02-2013, 06:22 PM
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Man Todd, damn glad to hear it on both accounts! 
So, in other news, I was reading an article in the last month's Diesel mag and it was about all of the diesel trucks that are pre '99. It was saying that the prices are only going to go up on PSDs and Cummins because they are simple, extremely reliable, and usually SMOG exempt. I just started thinking how thankful I am to have found mine and not even really know what I was looking for. I knew the '97 was a good year and I could not find a Cummins that was affordable, so I got mine to meet our needs. Man have I been pleasantly surprised to be reminded what a good truck these can be and what a good one I found!! As i was thinking about it and what it needs currently, I started thinking back to what I have done to it, small or big,to improve on it. I made a list. Now it's nothing major like Travis, or Bill's, Glenn's......or Nate's! But, it is getting there! Here is what I have so far...
1) Delo/Napa Filter change
2) SCA Coolant Flush
3) Gear oil change
4) Replaced vacuum line for Max A/C to work
5) Replaced blower motor and resistor
6) Tightened fender bolts/no more popping!!! (Thanks Nate)
7) Changed fuel filter
8) Plugged water in fuel sensor hole
9) Installed grab handles
10) TPS replaced and pedal modded by me for strength
11) Seat covers (no big deal, but still cool)
12) Added flush mount toolbox
13) painted bed and diamond plate rails with bedliner paint
14) painted steps with bedliner paint (not sure if I posted photos)
15) Alignment done
16) Removed interior and cleaned carpet/seats/dash
17) Replaced all dash light bulbs
18) Tow mirror modded
19) Headlight restoration
20) Washed and waxed
That's all I can think of for now. On the ToDo list
1) Re-arc/re-pack rear springs
2) replace up-pipes
3) New Alpine stereo (Pioneer sucks, but it works)
4) new tires
5) GPR
6) New batteries (the ones in there now are too small)
Sorry for the long post! Thanks for reading! Happy Saturday everyone!
So, in other news, I was reading an article in the last month's Diesel mag and it was about all of the diesel trucks that are pre '99. It was saying that the prices are only going to go up on PSDs and Cummins because they are simple, extremely reliable, and usually SMOG exempt. I just started thinking how thankful I am to have found mine and not even really know what I was looking for. I knew the '97 was a good year and I could not find a Cummins that was affordable, so I got mine to meet our needs. Man have I been pleasantly surprised to be reminded what a good truck these can be and what a good one I found!! As i was thinking about it and what it needs currently, I started thinking back to what I have done to it, small or big,to improve on it. I made a list. Now it's nothing major like Travis, or Bill's, Glenn's......or Nate's! But, it is getting there! Here is what I have so far...
1) Delo/Napa Filter change
2) SCA Coolant Flush
3) Gear oil change
4) Replaced vacuum line for Max A/C to work
5) Replaced blower motor and resistor
6) Tightened fender bolts/no more popping!!! (Thanks Nate)
7) Changed fuel filter
8) Plugged water in fuel sensor hole
9) Installed grab handles
10) TPS replaced and pedal modded by me for strength
11) Seat covers (no big deal, but still cool)
12) Added flush mount toolbox
13) painted bed and diamond plate rails with bedliner paint
14) painted steps with bedliner paint (not sure if I posted photos)
15) Alignment done
16) Removed interior and cleaned carpet/seats/dash
17) Replaced all dash light bulbs
18) Tow mirror modded
19) Headlight restoration
20) Washed and waxed
That's all I can think of for now. On the ToDo list
1) Re-arc/re-pack rear springs
2) replace up-pipes
3) New Alpine stereo (Pioneer sucks, but it works)
4) new tires
5) GPR
6) New batteries (the ones in there now are too small)
Sorry for the long post! Thanks for reading! Happy Saturday everyone!
I'm not sure what kind of project you think I am into though. I think you've done as much to your truck as I have to mine. My outstanding list is getting down to all the stuff that costs money and the progress is likely to get pretty slow when I get to that point. There is a TON more that I would like to do to this truck, but I have the rest of my life to do it. I'm really pleased to have it just the way it is.
#7610
11-02-2013, 06:28 PM
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well, i am now the proud owner of a slightly used 12,000 lb Rotary 4 post ramp lift with 2 6,000lb sliding air jacks.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
#7611
11-02-2013, 06:37 PM
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well, i am now the proud owner of a slightly used 12,000 lb Rotary 4 post ramp lift with 2 6,000lb sliding air jacks.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
#7612
11-02-2013, 06:38 PM
well, i am now the proud owner of a slightly used 12,000 lb Rotary 4 post ramp lift with 2 6,000lb sliding air jacks.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
i went to look at a 6,000 lb mid rise scissor lift for $1,500, and the guy talked me out of it.
it was a hard sell.
he asked me what i was doing that i needed a lift, and i explained to him i have been trying to buy one for years but every time i got up enough money to pay for it, something came up and ate the money.
then he said i just got in 12 4 posters from a land rover dealership i maintain, i will let you have one for $3,500 painted, or $3,000 as is.
needless to say, paint is not a problem for me, since it is bright safety yellow i will not have to worry about not seeing it and walking into it.
he wants 2 weeks to put one together with new cables and make sure everything is in working order, then he is going to deliver it.
#7613
11-02-2013, 06:54 PM
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#7615
11-02-2013, 07:50 PM
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#7616
11-02-2013, 08:17 PM
We used to have the same thing here rick. Used it for years until it started to rot and became unsafe. Couldn't tell you how many different cars, trucks, tractors, etc. my Dad had on that thing when I was a kid.
#7617
11-02-2013, 11:12 PM
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That's a good looking list Byron. I think I am going to keep my 'ol PSD for a long time. It's nice to have a truck that will do anything you need from it and let you work on it too isn't it? I don't think there is a single thing I would change about the way my truck is equipped, except maybe the color and some of the little add on items (bumper and steps especially). As it came from the factory I don't think I would have ordered it any different though. The only thing I am on the fence about is the 3.55's but I'm honestly more or less at the point of it being a toss-up on that too.
I'm not sure what kind of project you think I am into though. I think you've done as much to your truck as I have to mine. My outstanding list is getting down to all the stuff that costs money and the progress is likely to get pretty slow when I get to that point. There is a TON more that I would like to do to this truck, but I have the rest of my life to do it. I'm really pleased to have it just the way it is.
I'm not sure what kind of project you think I am into though. I think you've done as much to your truck as I have to mine. My outstanding list is getting down to all the stuff that costs money and the progress is likely to get pretty slow when I get to that point. There is a TON more that I would like to do to this truck, but I have the rest of my life to do it. I'm really pleased to have it just the way it is.
When all of the reliability/longevity stuff is done, then I'll start doing plans for some minor upgrades (injectors, intercooler) stuff like that.
Hahahahahahaha, that little BS dude made me laugh out loud. My wife wondered what I was up to!
#7618
11-03-2013, 12:02 AM
#7619
11-03-2013, 07:21 AM
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So you got the "premium sound" option then huh? I swapped my Kenwood deck over into my new truck, and even with the amp bypassed, I can definitely hear a difference. They must have installed better speakers in those trucks too.
#7620
11-03-2013, 07:24 AM
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