What Are You Doing To Your Truck?
#1321
03-24-2013, 03:10 AM
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Our usual go-to mechanic has been swamped with his motorcycle/desert toy portion of his shop (along with doing bikes for privateers doing the Supercross races). Although he is just an amazing guy he's finally settled down, had a kid and has been under a lot of stress with an overload of work (great for his business, but he hasn't had time for actual cars/trucks lately).
Just as a back up, wanted to ask you guys if you could recommend a good car/truck shop that'd you'd recommend if you weren't doing the work yourself. I'm needing someone that I could get a quote from to do more of the suspension components/steering components (who might be able to do the v code swap) check all the linkage etc. also if they do gears cuz I think I'm needing to look into moving up from the 3.73's. I'd really like a good 'ol more "maintenance" oriented shop rather than a "performance" shop. I was first thinking that an offroad shop could do all I wanted, but would rather get the more OEM stuff running properly and then going to an offroad shop later on....unless someone knows of a good offroad shop that isn't just a bunch of bro's sitting behind a counter tryna up-sell you.
Also possibly a shop in OC is preferable cuz I'm in La Palma (off the 605 between the 91 an 405), however because I'm just near the LA border I'll take some referrals to people up north too. Thanks in advance
Just as a back up, wanted to ask you guys if you could recommend a good car/truck shop that'd you'd recommend if you weren't doing the work yourself. I'm needing someone that I could get a quote from to do more of the suspension components/steering components (who might be able to do the v code swap) check all the linkage etc. also if they do gears cuz I think I'm needing to look into moving up from the 3.73's. I'd really like a good 'ol more "maintenance" oriented shop rather than a "performance" shop. I was first thinking that an offroad shop could do all I wanted, but would rather get the more OEM stuff running properly and then going to an offroad shop later on....unless someone knows of a good offroad shop that isn't just a bunch of bro's sitting behind a counter tryna up-sell you.
Also possibly a shop in OC is preferable cuz I'm in La Palma (off the 605 between the 91 an 405), however because I'm just near the LA border I'll take some referrals to people up north too. Thanks in advance
#1322
03-24-2013, 08:40 AM
...and I feel it more in the wheel.
...it happens about every couple stops whether I slam on the brakes or gently come to a stop.
#1323
03-24-2013, 12:53 PM
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Nothing to my truck, but got the new Kenwood headunit installed in the wife's Escape. Has bluetooth with a separate microphone that actually works really well. She's happy cuz she can plug her Iphone in and use all the controls on the radio and no more FM transmitter. Now I just need to find a home for the the factory 6-Disc changer.
#1324
03-24-2013, 01:21 PM
#1325
03-24-2013, 01:27 PM
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#1326
03-24-2013, 02:19 PM
#1327
03-24-2013, 05:45 PM
Only thing I have done to my Bronco recently was replace the right rear tire that developed a slow leak this past Wednesday. I tried airing it up to drive the 3 blocks to the nearest tire shop, but it leaked too fast, and I ended up ruining the tire. 
I was able to get a used tire of the same size as the other three, just a different brand, mounted, balanced, and installed, so I am happy now. 
Jim
I was able to get a used tire of the same size as the other three, just a different brand, mounted, balanced, and installed, so I am happy now. Jim
#1329
03-24-2013, 06:47 PM
#1330
03-24-2013, 07:53 PM
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We had brakes done back in August, about 8-9k miles ago. We've only done brake pads, and awhile back had to get a front rotor, and I'm pretty sure we've never replaced a caliper.
#1331
03-24-2013, 09:36 PM
Of course this assumes the dials are both in the AUTO position, which is clockwise as you face each wheel.
#1332
03-24-2013, 09:41 PM
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03-24-2013, 09:52 PM
#1334
03-25-2013, 03:44 PM
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Just catching up with you guys after to much work.
I stuck them in my '74 to get a little more punch for my getting old eyeballs.
Must say they work very well for the instruments which were very low before on incandescents. There are kits available that mimic original or create something new for the young dudes.
Also had an interesting effect on my turn indicators. With incandescent bulbs it looked like the gels were burned through.
Once I stuck LEDs in, the green became very even and (dare I say it) beautiful.
I think where most peeps go wrong installing LEDs is they don't research and choose the right color temperature. For instance most of the dome lights that are sold are a nasty a$$ blue light. Looks like crap. There are warmer temp bulbs available that look much nicer.
I stuck them in my '74 to get a little more punch for my getting old eyeballs.
Must say they work very well for the instruments which were very low before on incandescents. There are kits available that mimic original or create something new for the young dudes.
Also had an interesting effect on my turn indicators. With incandescent bulbs it looked like the gels were burned through.
Once I stuck LEDs in, the green became very even and (dare I say it) beautiful.
I think where most peeps go wrong installing LEDs is they don't research and choose the right color temperature. For instance most of the dome lights that are sold are a nasty a$$ blue light. Looks like crap. There are warmer temp bulbs available that look much nicer.
Oh and what I'm doing to my truck? Trying to get it rolling again. As of this morning it's got tires on it again & is holding up it's own weight for the 1st time in waaaaaay too long!
#1335
03-25-2013, 04:08 PM
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Bolded portion is a matter of opinion. The typical LEDs are a much truer / whiter light than the yellow incandescents. So to our eyes that are used to the yellow nastiness (another matter of opinion!) seems right or normal. While I'm not into the way blue tones the yellow isn't my cup o tea either.
The point is there are many color temps to choose from so you can pick the one you like.