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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Props to Guzzle92

I spent many hours over the past 2 weekends doing maintenance and mods to my truck. Guzzle92's website made it all a lot easier. For those who haven't been to it, here's the link. Good writeups with step by step pics.
Thanks Guzzle92!

http://www.guzzle.rbmicro.com/

I did:
Front/rear differential fluid change
Transfer Case Change to Synthetic
Needle Bearing Maintenance
Autolock Hub Maint- although one of mine needs to be replaced-very difficult to turn.
Hutch/Harpoon Mod- with kit from ITP


What did I learn?
Don't over torque the diff covers. If you do, you'll squish all the sealant out and have a leak. When I redid my rear diff , I tightened the bolts down just enough for the sealant to start coming out the sides and then let it set up overnight. The next day I finished snugging them down. I had caught the fluid when I drained it because I didn't want to spend $15/quart again. I strained it through a t-shirt and poured it back in.

Also, I give props to anyone that put their fuel tank back in by themselves. That was a pain in the butt for me, but that may have been self-induced.
Instead of removing all 4 bolts on the straps, I removed 2 and bent them down. They don't like bending back in place!



I guess I need to start researching my next mod now. Thinking about doing the T/C lockup. I think that would come in handy when I'm pulling the camper.


Thanks again to all that post and help out in the forums. So far there hasn't been anything that I couldn't solve by coming here and doing research.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Guzzle is the freakin' MAN!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:18 PM
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The writeup king to be sure.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 08:20 PM
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Yeah, so far I did the whole rear diff cover fluid change and powder coat. Very cool guy for making that for everyone.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by amiller93
The writeup king to be sure.
Mega Dittos!! I think I mentioned him in that "rep points" thread.

He's da man! Buy him a beer any time!
 
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Old Mar 27, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Let there be no doubt. Excellent writeups and even better pics. Props, props.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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I too have made use of Guzzle's writeups more than once. He does a thorough and very clear job, and the bountiful pics sure do help.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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Guzzle's rite-ups are great! Better than the manual!
 
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