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  1. Snowman269

    203 Tstat from Bob Riley

    Yep, Thanks!
  2. Snowman269

    203 Tstat from Bob Riley

    I was told long ago that Gates Belts & Hoses were a premium product compared to OEM. What do you guys think? FF, I got this off Bob's site: Here's a little background on the Ford Powerstroke thermostat... Until 1996, all 7.3L Powerstrokes that were manufactured used an International...
  3. Snowman269

    203 Tstat from Bob Riley

    Bill, $10 are you kidding? I'll get them tomorrow, geez... hheynow, I thought the OBS had 203 stats, it was 99+ that Ford went to factory 195 stats. But what the heck do I know. Personally, I don't have a problem with the OBD guys chiming in. Dennis
  4. Snowman269

    Excursion A/C Modification

    Great! I'm interested in the info! i've recently moved to Minnesota & the summer here gets warmer than Mich due to the Great Lakes! I'm thinking the Mod would help a bunch, especially during trips down south.
  5. Snowman269

    203 Tstat from Bob Riley

    I have not done the hose yet. I originally figured i would allow my stockers get a little older & then swap them out. lately, I've been thinking about it just getting it over with & swapping them out. How old do heater hoses get before needing replacment anyway?
  6. Snowman269

    Why the difference in $$$

    Hey Bill, didn't you reinsulate your cooler lines a few years ago? I remember checking out your sig when your rig was new & you had pics and instructions for that & cab lights. I've been thinking strongly about coating the cooler lines to help fight corrosion and insulate them for better...
  7. Snowman269

    203 Tstat from Bob Riley

    I don't usually start posts about mods I've done, I generally reply with my experience when someone asks, but I'm quite happy with the results on the X, so here it goes! Not to mention it's an affordable mod. I installed the 203 stat and billet housing from diesel site & I am absolutely...
  8. Snowman269

    Rear Axle Howling at 89,800 miles

    No, I haven't yet. I'll be hopefully tearing into it this week.
  9. Snowman269

    Rear Axle Howling at 89,800 miles

    My truck must be trying to tell me something. I've never had a rear axle failure before. This seems too low of miles to be having trouble. I had the fluid changed around 45,000 miles & was ready to do it again. The manual says to change it every 100,000 due to synthetic from the factory. Is...
  10. Snowman269

    Rancho RS9000X Shocks

    How cold is cold? Minnesota & Canada can see -40 to -55. Are cold temps and higher elevations the culprit? I'm glad you chimed in here because I'd hate to be swapping shocks every winter, even under warranty. Thanks, Dennis
  11. Snowman269

    Oiling Ball Joints

    Shouldn't hurt, but local parts store should have a grease needle to actually squirt grease in the same way. I have moog greasables in mine & I can tell the steering gets lighter/easier every time I grease them every 3-5,000 miles. The gear oil won't stay in there like grease will, you...
  12. Snowman269

    Rear springs????

    Bruce 1954 has an excel sheet with spring rates, capacities & changes in ride height. I'm unable to find it in my files, I'm sure he still has it. I plan on swapping all the springs on our X this spring, the F250 CC rides better, than means the X can ride better.
  13. Snowman269

    Alternator Died at 69,000 miles

    No on the dust. No on any additional loads. Superchips & driving (2) 55w driving lights are the only electrical add on with this one.
  14. Snowman269

    Alternator Died at 69,000 miles

    First, battery light came on dash. Second, stopped truck, popped hood, alternator was literally "smoking" (when I removed it, it smelled like electrical wires melting). I didn't bother to put a meter on it. Lastly, replaced it with new & all is well.
  15. Snowman269

    Alternator Died at 69,000 miles

    Does it seem unusually low mileage for my Alternator to get cooked? I thought it would go at least to 100,000 miles. This may be incorrect thinking, so I'll ask you experts. I installed a coolant filter kit last week and mounted it on the radiator between the coolant hose and air intake...
  16. Snowman269

    WVO

    Extra Virgin Oil isn't Waste Veggie Oil, why couldn't you just dump straight Extra Virgin Oil right in with the diesel. 5 Gallons for $6 is a deal for fuel & were not supporting the towel heads either. Sounds like an easy answer in the middle of the hot summer heat. Am I missing something...
  17. Snowman269

    Time for shocks

    Where are you getting them for that price?
  18. Snowman269

    Wheel Bearing Failure at 89,000

    Thanks Dale, I look forward to doing business with you. I replaced the yellow oring seal, but the dealer didn't have the inner seal which goes between steering knuckle & outer drive axle. They said that I needed a special tool to replace it anyway. What are your thought's? I would like to...
  19. Snowman269

    Wheel Bearing Failure at 89,000

    Lifetime Warranty!!!! My concern would be: are these of same quality as OEM or better. Looks can be deceiving, it's tolerances, quality and assembly that make the bearing. It's all relative. If the bearing only lasts half as long as OEM at half the price, I'll stick with OEM. But if if...
  20. Snowman269

    Time for shocks

    No problem, how much is the set worth to you. I always sell off what's left over for a deal. What I may do is buy a different set for each truck to try them out side by side, then replace the lesser shocks. I was hoping someone could narrow down my choices though.
  21. Snowman269

    Time for shocks

    Interesting point for shocks, diesel vs. gasser. How's the Edelbrock's ride & perform? My concerns or thought's are that unless you have installed both brands & ridden in both. How could anyone really give a solid opinion? Working in the RV toy industry, I routinely bought and tested...
  22. Snowman269

    Wheel Bearing Failure at 89,000

    I have been expecting this to happen due to the posts I've read on the subject. It was the Front Passenger side bearing on my 01'. I should probably buy one for the driver's side and set it on the shelf in the garage. My wife's 02' has 69,000 on it, so it's only a matter of time until we need...
  23. Snowman269

    Time for shocks

    Where's the best place to buy bilstiens? I would prefer to order from a loyal sponsor. Are bilsteins the best choice for my 02 X & 01 CC 4x4?
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