Mike Duckmanton
Member
I've been lurking on here for a couple weeks, and thanks for all the info I've already found!! It's gotten me a real head start on this truck.
So, what I found is a one owner unit that wasn't used for much else but being a commuter. It was serviced under warranty by the dealer it's whole life, but unfortunately I haven't tracked down it's history, and honestly don't know how/if I can do that.
I do have a shelf of parts ready for it, but had a few questions about what's next.
I'll start with what bits I already have:
2.5 Level kit
Bilstein 5100's
Airlift 5000# bags ( overkill, since I only tow a pretty light travel trailer <8000#)
Nitto 35 12.50 20's on Method wheels
It's a base truck, so I've read up on the 8.4 and EVIC upgrades, I'll order those when I get back from the lake next week. Thanks to Mpgrimm2 for the head start on that stuff!!
So, here are a few questions for now:
The truck drives great as is, but should I look at and adjustable track bar, or an upgraded steering stabilizer?
I've had a couple 3rd gens, but it sounds like the 4th gens don't need a steering box reinforcement as much? Opinions appreciated on that.
I've read about the thermal bypass on the trans, I'm interested in that, because you know, 3rd gen trannys....
Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance guys!!
So, what I found is a one owner unit that wasn't used for much else but being a commuter. It was serviced under warranty by the dealer it's whole life, but unfortunately I haven't tracked down it's history, and honestly don't know how/if I can do that.
I do have a shelf of parts ready for it, but had a few questions about what's next.
I'll start with what bits I already have:
2.5 Level kit
Bilstein 5100's
Airlift 5000# bags ( overkill, since I only tow a pretty light travel trailer <8000#)
Nitto 35 12.50 20's on Method wheels
It's a base truck, so I've read up on the 8.4 and EVIC upgrades, I'll order those when I get back from the lake next week. Thanks to Mpgrimm2 for the head start on that stuff!!
So, here are a few questions for now:
The truck drives great as is, but should I look at and adjustable track bar, or an upgraded steering stabilizer?
I've had a couple 3rd gens, but it sounds like the 4th gens don't need a steering box reinforcement as much? Opinions appreciated on that.
I've read about the thermal bypass on the trans, I'm interested in that, because you know, 3rd gen trannys....
Sorry for the long post, and thanks in advance guys!!