2002 PSD Upgrade Questions
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2002 PSD Upgrade Questions
Hello, I am thinking of some upgrades to 02 PSD 4x4 for towing 34 5th wheel and looking for recommendations on the following
- Shocks: thinking of going with Bilstien
- Air Bags: what are the downsides of adding rear airbags, any makes better than others
- Predator vs. Edge Products tuner any thoughts on one over the other, Do any of the tuners have ability to act as display for gauges
-Transmission - do I need to be concerned about it with addition of above?
- Exhaust - Does the upgrade to 4" make a significant impact?
Any input is appreciated
Thanks!
- Shocks: thinking of going with Bilstien
- Air Bags: what are the downsides of adding rear airbags, any makes better than others
- Predator vs. Edge Products tuner any thoughts on one over the other, Do any of the tuners have ability to act as display for gauges
-Transmission - do I need to be concerned about it with addition of above?
- Exhaust - Does the upgrade to 4" make a significant impact?
Any input is appreciated
Thanks!
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Arizona
Welcome !!
Shocks: Bilstien are good, personally I have the rancho 9000 adjustable for 4 wheeling
Air bags: These are very nice for towing, I have used firestone and airlift both are good I prefer the airlift because they are the same bag as the firestone but about 15% cheaper. I tow a 25" TT and like them very much.
Programmer: none of them offer a gage display for the 7.3L only the 6.0L Get a good set of pillar gages from DiPricol or Autometer (they match the dash). I have all three and they are all good (superchips, predator,edge) I use the superchips more for towing.
Transmission: Auto- larger cooler and deeper pan and a good synthetic fluid you can put in the tricumulator springs and valve body but most all of the programmers somewhat have the same effect of raising the line pressure.
Exhaust: 3.5" downpipe and 4" the rest of the way will be sufficient
Hope this helps.
Shocks: Bilstien are good, personally I have the rancho 9000 adjustable for 4 wheeling
Air bags: These are very nice for towing, I have used firestone and airlift both are good I prefer the airlift because they are the same bag as the firestone but about 15% cheaper. I tow a 25" TT and like them very much.
Programmer: none of them offer a gage display for the 7.3L only the 6.0L Get a good set of pillar gages from DiPricol or Autometer (they match the dash). I have all three and they are all good (superchips, predator,edge) I use the superchips more for towing.
Transmission: Auto- larger cooler and deeper pan and a good synthetic fluid you can put in the tricumulator springs and valve body but most all of the programmers somewhat have the same effect of raising the line pressure.
Exhaust: 3.5" downpipe and 4" the rest of the way will be sufficient
Hope this helps.
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CLK,
Nice to see you back haven't heard from you in a while hope all is well.
Devon,
Clk gave you some good advice!!! I use the firestone bags, and predator tuner, Everything else is same as his. Get the gauges first before you do anything else!!!!!
Fire Rooster
Nice to see you back haven't heard from you in a while hope all is well.
Devon,
Clk gave you some good advice!!! I use the firestone bags, and predator tuner, Everything else is same as his. Get the gauges first before you do anything else!!!!!
Fire Rooster
