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  1. bigrigr

    2WD F250 Leveling Kit

    Many times these 2wd fords can be brought back into alignment simply by replacing the stock springs with fresh ones, but the rake will still be there. After working at an alignment shop for 13 years my recommendation would be to replace the springs and add the spacer to level the front end if...
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    Recommendations before turbo install

    It's important to remember that heat wont cause the metal damage on it 's own, the heat destroys the seals on the shaft and that causes the oil to blow by the seal area and cause lack of lubrication. The idle time is for circulation of the hot oil that is in the turbo to be circulated "out" of...
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    Help Needed dana 80 axle shaft seal replacement

    Should be able to remove the big nut and slide off the yoke. Then just pry out the seal and carefully tap the new one in with a small hammer, working in a circular motion with your tapping. Then torgue the nut back to specs after slipping the yoke back on, but make sure to apply a little dab...
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    Door Latch Adjustment

    Don't forget to check the hinges out , dirt roads and lots of use can be hard on hinge pins. If the pins are loose the door won't line up with the striker and it will actually bounce up onto it instead of latching around it, usually this keeps the door from closing all the way "solid". If the...
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    ball joint ?

    Spicer makes great u-joints, and I've used the ball joints a couple of times, never really saw much of a difference over the moog parts. Moog is definately the way to go if possible, I believe that napa's top line of suspension parts are made by moog, but not positive, just ask specifically and...
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    99 7.3 F250 acting funny

    Could also be the idm getting water intrusion. There's really high voltage output from the idm so it would be sensitive to water, plus if your inner fender liner is loose or missing, the tires would throw water right at it, the cps is alot cheaper and more common however. Throw a cps at it...
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    Brakes Gone

    Serpentine belt wouold be my first guess, the pop noise sounds like the belt giving way, then you ran till the vacumn in the system was depleted before the light can on and the assist was gone. Could still be the pump as well, but it definately sounds like you have no vacumn assist. good luck
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    edge evolution with monitor are they and good

    I've got the juice as well, and have been very happy with it. It was well worth having the gauges and tuner all in one, much easier than installing the gauges too, plus the change on the fly adjustability is cool too. Just remember to get the exhaust probe with the kit if it doesn't come with...
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    ball joint ?

    Done it many times with a big ball peen hammer, but you have to be really accurate with your swings or you make the job tougher instead of easier. The ball joint install kit(one with the tubes) is a whole lot neater and better for the new joints by far, where I'm at the local parts houses have...
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    lug nuts

    It's my understanding that ford switched to hub centric wheels because it was easier to get the wheel to "center" when installing it, not because the acorn style lugs were weak, they were just trying to find a way to eliminate every bit of vibration from their trucks, for that smooth ride, a...
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    air intake upgrades

    If you are considering replacing the tube as well, why not just do the tymar. It's quick, easy, and cheap. The filter element itself for the ais system is 75.00 a piece out here. I did the tymar for about half that including the pipe and hose clamps, the filter element runs about 35.00 at...
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    X code springs

    You always want to keep the track bar and the steering parallel, otherwise, you end up with bad bumpsteer and wander. If you drop the steering arm, always drop the trackbar as well, but you shouldn't need to with minimal lift like daveben said above
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    Steering Issue

    Another concern is the ball joints themselves, they can be tight with no slop, but they may be "too" tight. I've seen many of these trucks with ball joints that won't hardly turn when disconnected from the steering linkage. They look good when doing the shakedown check, but they are so tight...
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    help needed

    I think you have to understand that he is talking about the same sensor that you already replaced. Some people call the rear differential "pumkin" a "pig". Not sure where this comes from, but just remember both of you are talking about the same thing. Jl is saying to check the wires at the...
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    Higher EGTs

    Also don't forget that exhaust temps can be directly affected by outside ambient air temps, hot air going in will naturally be hotter going out. It's getting to be that time of year were it's starting to warm up, in the winter we get used to everything running cooler. But when it warms up...
  16. bigrigr

    Tire Size Question

    I've just put 315's (same diameter as a 35") on mine the other day, works great, except just a little rub on the springs on the front when at full turn. Just added a little metal(ie welded) to the turn stops on the knuckles and now i'm good to go.
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    I'm Stumped

    sounds like whoever is manufacturing those aftermarket sensors should be taken out and horsewhipped, what a project. Im impressed with your determination tail gunner, way to not let it kick you in the butt.:nutkick:
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    Whining new pump?

    You have to get ALL of the burnt fluid out of the system, to do any good. Ford really has a problem with their ps pumps being noisy, and sensitive to contamination and heat. 1 way i've done the flush without fancy tools is to remove the return line at the pump and put the line in a drain pan...
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    00 front clunking

    Very true, moog only. everything else is junk:D
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    New Member swede dually

    Welcome to the site! check out the appropriate forum headings on the home page for answers to your questions.
  21. bigrigr

    00 front clunking

    Ditto on the sway bar parts atk, also put a wrench on the shocks as well, many a noise has been attributed to a shrinking shock bushing, just squeezing the bolts a little tighter can make the noise stop. good luck!
  22. bigrigr

    I'm Stumped

    If the thermostat was stuck open, it would prevent the engine from heating up at all. What kind of water pump did you get? Is it a high volumn pump? Is your fan clutch locked? Maybe the combination of fresh coolant drain and refill, a new pump moving coolant better, and the filter cleaning up...
  23. bigrigr

    Upper Rear Shock mount/nut stripped

    vice-grips work pretty well, clamp them on the nut first, and try to loosen it. you may have to get another set on the shock body below the bushing to keep the shock shaft from spinning. If thet doesn't work, a torch works pretty well, if you have access to one. The new shocks should have...
  24. bigrigr

    Rattle concerns

    Welcome to the site, Glad to have you here. You need to post a repair question in the correct forum for your truck(ie 7.3l, 6.0l) to get the best results for your question. Many smart people won't look in introductions for giving advise. ;tu
  25. bigrigr

    Question Constant power to glow plugs?

    Sounds like your relay was stuck closed, i would suggest a new one. There are times when the relay contacts can actually "melt" together and thats why it would still have juice to it even with the key out, the gpr receves it's main power straight from the batteries, wich aren't controlled by...

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