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  1. AK Rover

    Speedo problem has me confused

    my speedometer and odometer stopped working a while ago and I'm running out of ideas to fix it. I've replaced the instrument cluster as well as the rear wheel speed sensor. I have also checked all fuses listed as relating to the instrument cluster. None of this has fixed the problem. When I...
  2. AK Rover

    I bought the wrong instrument cluster

    My speedometer stopped working a couple months ago and I've been using my GPS as a speedometer since. Today I found a brand new instrument cluster for a good price so I jumped on it, only to realize later that it's for a gas engine and not diesel. Does anyone know if this will work in my...
  3. AK Rover

    2005 6.0 won't start in the cold

    Im posting this from my iPad as I'm waiting for roadside assistance to come rescue me. My truck is a 2005 F250 6.0 with just under 100,000 miles. The temperatures today have been around 0F and currently it's -9F. My truck gets plugged in at night and starts fine in the morning. After sitting...
  4. AK Rover

    No heat after EGR delete

    A guy I know who drives an 04 6.0 was telling me that after having the EGR delete his truck barely gets warm enough to heat the cab. I live in Alaska so no heat is a pretty big concern for me. Has anyone else experienced anything like that? I generally consider the guy that told me this to be...
  5. AK Rover

    Replace Factory Gauges with Aftermarket

    Has anyone replaced the factory gauges with aftermarket gauges such as Isspro or Autometer? Anyone know if it's even possible? Here's my reason for asking. I'm planning on installing aftermarket boost, pyro and tranny temp gauges. I'd like to get rid of the factory boost and tranny temp...
  6. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    I have an 05 F-250 with the factory brake controller. I'm having issues with the controller recognizing my trailer and from what I've read this is common for the 05 models. The last time I towed the trailer last year I had no problems. The trailer sat all winter under my carport out of the...
  7. AK Rover

    Synthetic Oil too slick

    I went into Napa the other day and picked up an oil filter. I got talking to the guy behind the counter. I told him I use Royal Purple and change the filter every 5000 miles (oil every 15,000 miles). He explained to me that synthetic oil was "too slick" for the 6.0 and doesn't lubricate the...
  8. AK Rover

    Engine Parts List

    I have decided that when the stars, the moon and money all line I am going to buy a used 6.0 to rebuild as a spare. My current engine has about 95000 miles on it and is running strong so I figure it's a good time to get ahead and have get its replacement ready to go for that dreaded day when...
  9. AK Rover

    Headliner Removed Pics

    Does anyone have a picture of their truck with the headliner removed? I want to mount my CB on the ceiling so I'd like a picture that shows where the bracing in the ceiling is.
  10. AK Rover

    Latest Upgrades

    I had a little extra money lately and decided to do a couple upgrades to my truck. I installed an Alpine IXA-W407 double din head unit with a Boyo rearview camera. The camera is a license plate frame style and has infrared LEDs on either side of the camera to provide short range illumination...
  11. AK Rover

    Oil Leak

    I know this is going to be kind of vague but hoping someone a lot smarter than I can point me in the right direction. I have an oil leak that is clearly from the rear passenger side of the engine. Looking up at the engine from the bottom I can see a lot of oil but can't really pinpoint where it...
  12. AK Rover

    Recon Xtreme Tailgate Bar Problem

    Back in the spring I installed the 60" Recon Xtreme tailgate light bar on my truck. It looks awesome and I haven't seen any others in town with the scanning turn signals like mine has so that makes it even better. Here's the problem. It started out that all the reverse lights (tailgate bar...
  13. AK Rover

    Automatic Headlights

    This question is totally because I'm lazy, no other excuse. I have the automatic headlights that come on once it starts getting back. Is it possible to bypass the ambient light sensor so the headlights come on with the ignition when the switch is in the auto position. I like to drive with my...
  14. AK Rover

    Growling sound during steering

    I recently noticed that when I make a right hand turn, especially at low speed, I get kind of a whining/growling sound. I also noticed something leaking from the engine bay on the driver side above where the trailing arm attaches to the axle. Any ideas? My first thought is a faulty pressure...
  15. AK Rover

    Dome/cargo light no worky

    I was putting my front dome light housing back in tonight and shorted the light to ground. Is there a fuse for the dome lights? Could I have sent a spike through both dome light bulbs and my cargo lights and ruined them all? I've looked in the manual and can't find anything. The map lights...
  16. AK Rover

    Auto hubs

    How long does it take for the auto hubs to engage? Mine seem to take forever and usually I take the truck out of 4x4 before they engage. I had the hubs locked manually all winter but now that the main roads are clear due to seasonably warm weather here in Alaska I unlocked them to save gas.
  17. AK Rover

    Options List Questions

    I went down to the local Ford dealer and got an options list printed for my truck so I know exactly what equipment is on it. After looking it over I have a couple questions. The truck is a 2005 F250 crew cab short box. 1. Heavy duty alternator - what's the amperage? Mine has the HD...
  18. AK Rover

    Factory fog lights not working after jump start

    I installed my 4 new Lightforce HID lights last night and while working my weak batteries drained to the point of requiring a jump start. Before the jump start all lights worked fine, after the jump start my factory fog lights won't turn on. I was wondering if anyone else had experienced...
  19. AK Rover

    35s with Stock Suspension

    Is it possible to put 35 inch tires under my 2005 F250 FX4 with the stock suspension? I know they will fit with a leveling kit but I'm afraid of the way it will look since my truck seems to sit pretty level now.
  20. AK Rover

    New Desktop

    So I got bored this morning and decided to make a new desktop picture. What does everyone think?
  21. AK Rover

    08 Tailgate

    I love the new tailgate on the 08 and was stoked to find out it could be made to fit my 05. My question is has anyone converted one of the tailgates with the step built in? Would the conversion process be any different from a non-step tailgate? I think that would be awesome to have the...
  22. AK Rover

    Replace wheel bearing or hub?

    I recently bought a 2005 F250 4x4 PSD with 72000 miles. The last couple days I have noticed a clunk coming from the front driver wheel. When I climbed under the truck and inspected I was able to move the axle shaft in a circle. I suspected the u-joint was bad but the movement is in the hub...
  23. AK Rover

    Freebie Mods

    So I did the high idle mod using one of the upfitter switches. That's pretty awesome that a mod like that can be one for free. Are there any other of these freebie mods I should look at doing?
  24. AK Rover

    Light Mounting Tabs

    Does anyone know of a source for tabs/brackets for mounting auxiliary lights to the front bumper? I have a set of Lightforce Striker 170s that I want to mount on my front bumper but I'm trying to avoid drilling holes in the bumper. I have searched all over the internet and all I keep finding...
  25. AK Rover

    Turbo Lag

    I'm sure this has been covered a hundred times or more but I'm being lazy and decided to ask anyway so I apologize in advance. Is there anything that can be done to reduce the turbo lag on a stock 05 6.0 Powerstroke? Money is extremely tight right now so I'm looking for something as...

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