What did you do to/with your second gen today?

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LukeGirard

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The list has grown! Today after work I'm rebuilding my rear drums, installing my 3" lift in the front, and all new shocks. It's going to be a long evening. I can't wait to see how it looks with the lift!

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I gave up. I couldn't get the lift installed. I can't get the spring compressors off the passenger side. I think I'm just going to take it to my friends shop and have them finish it for me.

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dodge dude94

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I gave up. I couldn't get the lift installed. I can't get the spring compressors off the passenger side. I think I'm just going to take it to my friends shop and have them finish it for me.

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An impact is your friend.
 

jbmobbs

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Lol I'm broke.

I have one lol. One of the spring compressors is stuck. It won't come off even though it's lose. It's wedged in.

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Stand back and hit it with a hammer. Or throw it at hard surface like concrete and run lol

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joepizuro

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Had to order a new drain plug for rear diff cover. One week from dealer.. no one else had it. Got all plugs except under booster done. Waiting to do that when my plug wires arrive at auto store.
 

dodge dude94

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Lol I'm broke.

I have one lol. One of the spring compressors is stuck. It won't come off even though it's lose. It's wedged in.

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Do what everyone keeps telling me, quit being broke.
 

KyleW2

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Been a while since I checked in, hope everyone and their trucks are doing good.

Looks like my luck engines wasn't just bad on trucks. Trying to figure this out now on a boat. 344616c965c8a6ad23f3d94978039607.jpg

I've seen some good deals on some 2nd gen cummins lately. Less than 200k miles for 6-7k and not beat up for once.


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dodge dude94

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Been a while since I checked in, hope everyone and their trucks are doing good.

Looks like my luck engines wasn't just bad on trucks. Trying to figure this out now on a boat. 344616c965c8a6ad23f3d94978039607.jpg

I've seen some good deals on some 2nd gen cummins lately. Less than 200k miles for 6-7k and not beat up for once.


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WTF all is going on there, boy?
 

BlackMagnum2000

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Anybody know of a universal washer reservoir and pump that actually looks good? I'm looking into them for my custom e fan conversion but all the ones I'm finding are plastic and look like dog ****
 

jbmobbs

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Anybody know of a universal washer reservoir and pump that actually looks good? I'm looking into them for my custom e fan conversion but all the ones I'm finding are plastic and look like dog ****
I'm doing one of these when my engine is finished it's expensive but I think it'll be perfect. Plus it has one hell of a warranty and or keeps the stock coolant and washer fluid reservoir tanks in the stock location.

EDIT: sorry here's the link

http://tcpperformance.com/2068736.html

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BlackMagnum2000

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I'm doing one of these when my engine is finished it's expensive but I think it'll be perfect. Plus it has one hell of a warranty and or keeps the stock coolant and washer fluid reservoir tanks in the stock location.

EDIT: sorry here's the link

http://tcpperformance.com/2068736.html

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Yeah I've seen their kit. I tried contacting them to see if they'll sell me just the shroud, they didn't reply. I don't plan to shell out that much cash. So I'm going to fix something custom up

Similar to this. I did this on my friends 240sx. Slightly messy, as I was just getting it running asap. But you get the idea. I'll probably be doing the same hoses as well 8937f162da7f9425d6c5c319004e7d9b.jpg 2135c52843ab073d1369800f6ae2f3e9.jpg
 
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LukeGirard

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So I figured out why I couldn't get the 3" spacer to fit. My upper control arms are too short. So I ordered extended upper control arms and as soon as they come in I'll be able to put my truck back together!

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