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-Diamond eye 3.5 inch downpipe kit (4 inch is tight and rubbing against the trans dipstick and shackle)
-Shocks
-Might look into a dual stab kit
-Front sway bar end link (broke it while off-roading, truck has a cholo lean when cornering now)
-Both front calipers are rusted for some strange reason
-Replace warped driver side rotor.
-Got the 3.5 inch downpipe in and it made a world of different with the turbo spooling and overall performance. There is now little to no lag now and the truck much more easily gets out of it's own way.
-Replaced the warped driver side rotor with a new one and no more shaking when stopping.
-Calipers are still rusted, they'll be painted when I get more time.
Not doing this myself but thought others may want to keep it in mind.
Lube the locks and spray some silicone in the door rubber so they don't
freeze shut on you at the first rain then cold snap. That is the way it seems
to go around here.
you beat me to it Sean - never forget the door rubbers. worst on the black vehicles - sun melts the ice during the day and it freezes hard at night.
Also, alcohol in the screenwash, and don't wash the car inthe evening. if you've ever had ice on the discs as you come up to a major junction you might remember this one
I noticed my starter having a harder and harder time cranking the truck. So today I pulled mine, took a wire brush, and some electrical contact cleaner to it.
It was much easier than I thought for such a huge payoff. The truck cranks with some serious authority now! Less than $20 and my starter is good to go again!
Changed Glow Plugs last week, figuring about 200,000 miles on them, and so time for new ones.
New Fuel Filter, Air Filter...
Pulled apart the Warn hubs, cleaned them and made sure they are working.
Doesn't get that cold normally here in north Georgia, so I don't worry to much about real cold freezing cold starts...
Very likely you will be just fine. The Guys & Gals that live in places that rain then surprise it freezes
have more problems then the ones that life in places where they get snow and it stays cold.
Then there is ice on the road, That is never good.
Just make sure all the things like windshield wipers are good, The washer fluid is full.
Really just a lot of basic stuff plus any known issues for your location. And plan ahead
if you going to a place where things are different than your used to. The biggest thing
is if your used to warm driving and are going to a snow zone. Take stuck in the snow
emergency items. Food,water and blankets.
Shocks - Rancho 9's .. Not Done
Battery Tender installed and routed beside block heater .. Check
Syn 5-40 Oil Change .. Not Done
Atlas 40 FICM .. Check
Removing Front/Rear Lift/Blocks .. Not Done
(Just hopefully my 33" tires fit without them, i want the better stock ride.)
Coolant Filter Change .. Not Done
Fuel Filter Change .. Not Done (At next oil change)
Grease everything with a nipple .. Not Done
Service 4x4 hubs w/ new gasket/o-ring .. Check
Better get a move on.. this time last year we already had snow, so i'm lucky it's still above 0 deg cel
-Diamond eye 3.5 inch downpipe kit (4 inch is tight and rubbing against the trans dipstick and shackle) -DONE
-Shocks
-Might look into a dual stab kit
-Front sway bar end link (broke it while off-roading, truck has a cholo lean when cornering now) -ORDERED
-Both front calipers are rusted for some strange reason -WIP
-Replace warped driver side rotor. -DONE
Just have to do shocks and hopefully dual stabs. One is nice, but two are awesome!
You want the stuff that is dry quickly, I found that it is really
good for sticking power rear window. Spray on and work in it
then your good for the season.
09-22-2015, 10:33 AM
