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Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Ashland City, TN
I'm an old man.
Sloooow
Yeah, 2 piece is way to go. glad your liking it.
Sloooow
Yeah, 2 piece is way to go. glad your liking it.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,088
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From: Reno, NV
I thought intalling the 3" MBRP DP was a royal pain, worst project ever. Until now as I try to install a 3 1/2" DP for my H2e. I think my truck is one of the special "engine back, cab forward" models! 
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Reno, NV
I wish I had the equipment needed to pull the transmission so I could get at it with a BFH... so far I've tried 2x4"s, pipe, pry bar, porta power. It seems like it's moved as far is it's going to move.
I've read about guys moving the engine forward, mine won't budge. I'm thinking of trying to move the cab back next.
I've read about guys moving the engine forward, mine won't budge. I'm thinking of trying to move the cab back next.
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 17,799
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From: Ashland City, TN
I bought a trans jack.
Made life easy.
need to replace the turny ***** with nut's so you can put a wrench on them though.
There is too much slop in the tilt stuff, so i could never get it where I wanted it.
Made life easy.
need to replace the turny ***** with nut's so you can put a wrench on them though.
There is too much slop in the tilt stuff, so i could never get it where I wanted it.
Postmaster
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,566
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From: Monroe/Ellensburg, WA
I wish I had the equipment needed to pull the transmission so I could get at it with a BFH... so far I've tried 2x4"s, pipe, pry bar, porta power. It seems like it's moved as far is it's going to move.
I've read about guys moving the engine forward, mine won't budge. I'm thinking of trying to move the cab back next.
I've read about guys moving the engine forward, mine won't budge. I'm thinking of trying to move the cab back next.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,088
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From: Reno, NV
Yes, did that when I put the 3" DP in... For some reason my truck just does not have any room between the engine block & firewall.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 20,419
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From: AZ
Hang in there Craig, when I put my 3 1/2 in I had a hell of a time. I used a porta power and boards like you are using. Keep trying, it will crush in!
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Reno, NV
Thanks, I'll keep at it!
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: FL
Laughing Gas
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 903
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From: melbourne beach, fl
Does the Diamond Eye DP require any modification or would it be installed as received pertaining to the length compared to the OEM length?Assuming using the remaining exhaust system as a bolt on install.Just wonderin for when mine shows up here soon.THnkx