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    Urethane Bushing Kits

    Thanks!
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    Urethane Bushing Kits

    Hello! I have a 2005 F-350 4x4 with 147K miles, and am about to embark on journey of suspension maintenance/upgrades. I've got Moog ball joints and Bilstein 5100's en route, but am having some trouble locating a urethane bushing kit for the front end. Any guidance would be greatly...
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    Maybe a dumb question, mp3 player input?

    I have an 05 Lariat with the 6-disc changer, and it came with an aftermarket plug-in for iPod/MP3. It plugged into the back of the head unit. I've since replaced the factory head unit with an aftermarket one, but I'll check to see if I still have the iPod/MP3 interface and post the brand/model...
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    rant my Exxon Valdez

    Let me tell you the story about what prompted the purchase of a Fumoto...it was my own little Exxon Valdez as well. I had the drain pan with just the little hole in the top. I got it situated underneath the oil pan and starting removing the plug. As I got the plug out and the oil is flowing...
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    Hey from KS

    Welcome! Glad to see another Kansan here!
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    Cold

    I have an 05 F-350 that was recently updated so the injectors all pulse after the truck is shut down, draining the fuel out of them. You can hear a real quick ticking sound for a split second if you pay attention. This supposedly helps with cold starts. It's supposed to be a factory...
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    TBC Fault/No Cruise Control

    If you ever disconnect the electrical connections on the bottom side of your master cylinder, please be aware that they are interchangeable. If you put them back on and accidentally switch them, you will get an annoying TBC Fault every time you touch the brakes and your cruise control won't...
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    How much oil?

    My mechanic told me the Ford dealership charges somewhere about $5K for new head gaskets. The head gasket kit runs about $1K, and they charge you somewhere between 30 and 40 hours of shop labor. He did mine on as a side job, so it was considerably less. :innocent
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    How much oil?

    I am having my head gaskets replaced (see my avatar photo) and my mechanic also worked on the HPOP. I gave him 15 quarts of oil (14 for when I normally change the oil plus 1 because he drained the HPOP) and after he added the oil back in, the reading on the dipstick was low. Is 15 quarts the...
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    Question What is the max temp I want EGT to get to?

    I just purchased a Bully Dog GT Diesel and the manual says to "run your truck on the hottest day with a heavy load or uphill", then add 150 degrees to your highest pyro reading. I'm sure you're looking for an actual temperature, but that's all I've got now. After I get my truck back and run...
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    how much kitty litter...

    My answer is 40 pounds (2 big bags of Always Save). I was changing the oil in my garage, and dropped the drain plug. It hit the 5 gallon catch pan, bounced, completed 2 perfect flips, and lodged right in the hole in the catch pan. The oil was hot, and I couldn't get it out without burning my...
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    Daytime Running Lights

    Thanks!
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    Daytime Running Lights

    Is it possible to wire the headlight switch (with the knob in the automatic light position) so the headlights turn on automatically whenever the ignition is on, but still have the option of turning on and off the parking lamps and headlights with the proper factory positions on the factory knob...
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    Question Mileage Question

    Since 3/20/08, I have driven 7315 miles (probably 60% highway and 40% city) and averaged 16.2 miles per gallon. Highest mpg was 19.5 (almost all highway at 65 mph, no load) and lowest was 12.2 (almost all highway, pulling box trailer [unknown weight] and it was really windy). The only mods I...
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    Bully Dog PMT

    Has anyone used the Bully Dog PMT? I've been thinking about one, but I haven't read anything good or bad about them. Any input would be great.
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