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  1. rsjohnsn

    aux. fuel/too box

    I can't help you with the brake pedal but I did build an aux tank to go under my tool box. I built it the same size as the tool box with baffles inside and it will hold 37 gallons. I have around $150 invested and it works perfect. I have the fill spout inside the tool box and I use an aux tank...
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    Rearend Noise

    Just so happen you mentioned that, I just got back from putting 3000+ miles on the truck with the trailer Mon - Wed. I didn't have any real heavy loads but I did run her hard averaging 1000 miles a day. After I got home from the trip is when I noticed the vibration. I have added the additional...
  3. rsjohnsn

    Rearend Noise

    Thats what I am thinking but it just started. Shouldn't it have started right after I installed the new clutches? Thanks Scott
  4. rsjohnsn

    Rearend Noise

    No, not that kind! :tounge I have replaced the rear limited slip at about 4-5k miles ago and now I have established a rear vibration when I put her in a turn at low speeds, mainly taking off. I have checked and replaced the rear brakes, checked the outer axle bearings and even drained and...
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    Long Haul questions

    Thanks guys, I have been taking care of her the best I can. I have already changed the ball joints as well as the tires. I do however need to change the brakes when I get the time. Scott
  6. rsjohnsn

    Long Haul questions

    Hi all, I have been putting alot of miles on the old girl lately and I was just wandering what effects this is doing. I have run around 1600 miles since Sunday night. I did around 550 miles of that today at 70-75 mph running with an empty 16 trailer and about half with around 2000lbs. I do stop...
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    Rear Diff Problem

    Ok, I just got back from putting around 1600 trouble free miles on the old girl so I am assuming everything is fine with the rearend. I have yet to pull the cover back off but I am going to change the fluid again this week so I will do a double take on everything. I hope you are correct LVTitan...
  8. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    This happened within the first few feet of the driveway. Everything was dry except for what was sitting in the axle grease. My driveway has a slight downhill slope and a minor turn to the left. As soon as I put it in neutral I turned the wheel and let off the brake. I immediately heard 2-3 loud...
  9. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    Ok, I got everything done. As I was letting the truck coast out of the driveway with a little turn to the left she made a loud popping sound again. Now the truck was in neutral so it wasn't under any load when this happened. I drove the truck afterwards and everything seemed fine. I am hoping...
  10. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    Thanks for looking! I don't believe I have to re-shim since I didn't remove the pinion. I did put the shims back the way they came out and the back lash feels the same as before I took it apart. I guess we'll see what happens in about an hour. I do have everything back together with lock-tite...
  11. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    Thanks for the warranty info, I was beginning to worry a little. The axles are 35 spline and no I don't race or beat on it daily. I did figure out what has happened though. A while back I had backed the passenger tires of of the pavement and not wanting to put it in 4 wheel drive, I spun the...
  12. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    The local service writer said that the rear axle fell under the 3 year 36,000 mile warranty. I have 77k on the old girl so I ordered the new spider kit yesterday at $400. If I find out that the rear axle falls under the 100k warranty I am going to be extremely upset, which will be minor as to...
  13. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    Ok, I got the diff apart and it was definately a thrust washer. After inspection I have determined that I need all new spider gears and the cross shaft that the gears ride on. Remember this is a limited slip diff so the cross shaft is just that, shaped like a cross and all 4 gears ride on a...
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    Rear Diff Problem

    Here are some pics of what I am dealing with. Thanks Scott
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    Rear Diff Problem

    I haven't ever seen one either but that is exactly what it looks like. Oh yeah, it is a Dana 80 dually axle so hopefully it will be easy to find and not have to order. Where else could the piece have come from? I will try and get some pics and post them so that maybe the exerts can identify it...
  16. rsjohnsn

    Rear Diff Problem

    Hi all, I went to change the rear diff fluid today and I found what looks to be part of a thrust washer stuck to the magnetic plug. I then pulled the cover and found another piece in the bottom. Now this looks to be a thrust washer from behind a spider gear so I pulled the whole diff assembly...
  17. rsjohnsn

    Wig Wag or headlight flashers

    Thanks for the replies guys, sorry it took so long to get back with you but I now have a new computer!! The hard drive can make some funny sounds when it decides to go! Anyway, I have checked out the links and have found some good stuff but I am curious about the strobe statement. Explain what...
  18. rsjohnsn

    Wig Wag or headlight flashers

    Hi all, I am in need of a wigwag system that flashes the headlights and either brake or back-up lights. I can find them all day long to flash the headlights but not the tail lights. Does anybody have any leads? Thanks Scott
  19. rsjohnsn

    Storage of '04

    I am in the market for a small truck such as a Ranger to work out of. When I find one that fits the pocket I plan on parking the 350. I will probably drive it once a week or two but not alot. Is there anything I need to do to store it for this amount of time? I probably won't use her much until...
  20. rsjohnsn

    Slight Vibration at take-off

    My truck is stock height with the exception of airbags. I didn't think about them until now. I do have them aired up to around 30 psi but I can't remember if it was there before I installed them. I will drop the pressure and see if that makes a difference and also do some tire rotateing...
  21. rsjohnsn

    Slight Vibration at take-off

    Hi all, as the title says, I have a slight vibration when I start to pull away from a dead stop. The vibration dissapers as soon as it starts. I hope it isn't anything serious! I am thinking either a U-Joint or maybe the carrier bearing. At what mileage does the bearing usually go out? I have...
  22. rsjohnsn

    Torqshift blues

    I mod my truck so I can help out all the big companies feed and cloth there families, not as a hobby! I only drive my truck to the grocery store once a week and that is 5 miles round trip. I never drive it in the rain because I am afraid that one of the tires my spin a little and wear the tread...
  23. rsjohnsn

    Torqshift blues

    I don't like the learning process either but that is because I always run out of road to quick. I do wish it was simpler like maybe 1 time from 0-60 and then your done. I run mine on level 5 all the time even when towing just to avoid going back through the process and yes I do watch the guages...
  24. rsjohnsn

    Poor mileage

    How are you getting your totals?? Are you going by the digital display or are you figuring it with pen and paper? If you are going by the display they are notorious for being off especially if you have added taller tires without reprogramming the computer to compensate. This is also true if you...
  25. rsjohnsn

    water in fuel

    I am having the same issue on my '04 which I have drained and changed the filters. Now how do I get the WIF light to go off? Is there a reset process or just disconnect the batteries? Thanks Scott

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