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    How concerned should I be with making the recommended mods to my 6.0?

    By now, I'm well aware of the common issues with the 6.0, and I'm also aware of the recommended items to address in order to extend the life and dependability of the engine. What I'm wondering now is, how concerned should I be with making these recommended mods to the truck? What I'm talking...
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    Best Tire Size for 18x9 Wheels

    In around a year, I'll need to get new tires for my truck. I'd like to look at getting a set of custom 18x9 wheels, maybe 18x10. I want to be sure and stay within the best range of offset and backspacing so I don't kill wheel bearings. I'll probably stay with 9" width for this. With this...
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    ABS Light On, not going off this time

    The ABS light has come on my dash, and isn't going out this time. Over the past two years, I've had it come on twice, but then went back out the next time I started the truck, was spread out over several months. This time however, when I start up the truck, all the lights come on like normal...
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    Engine Cranks and No-Start when already warmed up

    I'm taking my truick into the dealer on Monday to have some warranty work done on a couple of things. The big thing I'm taking it in for is an issue I've got with the truck cranking but not starting when already warmed up. This usually happens when I go to restart the truck after it's been off...
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    Pinging/Detonation after restarting truck after it's already warmed up and driven

    I've got a pinging/detonation sound coming from somewhere in the exhaust system, somewhere forward of the cat. This only happens when the truck is restarted after it's been warmed up and driven already, or after it's been sitting idling for a while after being driven. I can give it some...
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    Chatter/Vibration from Rear Axle with Trak Lok while in a turn

    I'm pretty sure I've narrowed down the vibration and chatter I've been feeling to my rear axle, with the trak lok posi. I've got another thread on here where I was asking about how a slipping tranny felt. The more I've been feeling this, the less I think it's tranny, since take-off, shift and...
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    What does a slipping Auto Tranny feel like?

    What does a slipping auto tranny feel like? I've just started to feel a slight shuddering to my tranny when in D or in R sometimes, when I'm completely stopped and pulling away slowly. I can also feel it sometimes when in R when I'm backing my boat down the ramp. It mainly happens right when...
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    Vacuum Leak somewhere on Auto 4x4 - How to test Vacuum Solenoid???

    I've got a new intermittent vacuum leak somewhere on the auto hubs system. I say intermittent, because on some days the system works perfectly on demand. On others, the AC system switches over to blowing through the defrost vents after 10-15 seconds, and I verified the hubs were not engaged by...
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    SCT X3 Tuner and 6.0 PSD - Trying to find Detailed Descriptions

    I've got the SCT X3 Tuner for my truck, and it's been night and day difference in power. So far, I've only used the preloaded Street tune, and have been real happy. These are the complete list of preloaded tunes: 1. Street 2. Performance 3. Towing 50hp 4. Towing 65hp 5. Trans...
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    Loud Rattling/Pinging Sound outside of truck at Idle

    Ever since I got my truck back from having the Hi-Pressure oil pump fixed, the truck sometimes has a loud rattlling/pinging sound at idle. The motor is running smoothly, no fluctuation in RPM or difference in performance. This sound reminds me of the way the old chevy suburbans would get that...
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    Superchips or SCT Tuner and the Ford ESP Warranty

    Can anyone tell me any information about using a Superchips or SCT tuner, and its effect with the Ford ESP warranty? I'm real tempted to use a tuner such as these, but don't want to compromise the extended warranty I have with my truck. I know that I can return the tune to stock before any...
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    6.0 catalytic converter and Texas law

    I'm seriously considering going with a new 4" turbo-back exhaust on my truck, and I've heard that law here in Texas doesn't require that my '05 have a converter. I'm just wondering if anyone knows this for sure, or can't point me to the legalities of something like this. Thanks
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    2005 6.0 No Oil Pressure on Start and Dies Immediately

    I just started up a few minutes ago, and I got a low oil pressure warning on the dash (gauge was on zero), and the truck immediately died. If I try to restart, it will eventually fire, but dies immediately. Is this the high-pressure oil pump issue I've heard of with these trucks? I'm about to...
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    How does the Dodge Hub System Work?

    Something I've been wondering for a long time now, how does the hub system work on a Dodge 4x4 HD? Everytime I see one driving past, I can see the U-joints spinning. Does the Dodge front axle use a different system for engaging/disengaging the front wheels, or is it just at the transfer case?
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    Leveling Kit for 05 F350

    I'm going to be adding a leveling kit to my F350, and have been shopping around. I'm not sure if I ought to go with the urethane spring spacer at the top, or go with the bolt on aluminum spacer for the spring perch at the axle. I don't think its necessary to re-align afterward, correct? The...
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    Considering a tuning device

    I've had my truck almost a year now, and am thinking about getting a tune device. I've been reading through the comments and threads, and I see alot of opinions on personal favorites. Since I'm brand new to considering this, I'm wanting to make sure I make a good decision if I get one of...
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    Adding Cab Clearance Lights

    I want to add clearance lights to my truck. I'm looking for the teardrop shape 5-light pattern to put on my truck. I'm looking to put ONLY the LED style on here. I can't find anything at local parts stores, and I want this to look good once I'm done. Has anyone got any suggestions for what...
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    Extremely Cold Natured Startup

    I am starting to wonder if the extremely cold natured startup of my 6.0 is normal. I'll typically always let the truck warm up around 5 mins or so before I take off & go. Since I installed the block heater cord, that's a big difference in startup, i can just get in a go. But, when I...
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    Front Hubs Seal Replacement

    I'm wanting to replace the rear seal on my right side front hub, so that the vacuum hub lock can finally work. Awhile back, I narrowed down my hub locking problem to the right side hub. If I plug the line at the right hub, the left hub locks & unlocks perfectly, and if I swap hubs from side to...
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    How to Service Front Wheel Bearing on 4x4???

    I'll be replacing the axle shaft seals soon on my truck, and I've been studying up on how to do so. While I'm at it, I'd like to go ahead and change the front wheel bearings as well. I've had the front rotors off before, and can see that the hub assembly is attached to the steering knuckle...
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    Any 4x4 traiils around Austin, TX???

    Is there any good places around Austin TX to go offroading at? I"m not talking extreme rock crawling or mudding, just somewhere I can kick the truck in 4 wheel and just go exploring for a few hours.
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    Antifreeze for 6.0

    I've had my truck for close to 3 months now. I was checking the fluid levels earlier and found that I need to fill in some engine coolant. I looked through the owners manual and found that I need to use the yellow-colored anti-freeze, motorcraft VC-7A or VC-7B. The local parts store only has...
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    Update: Auto Hubs Problem

    I have a thread on here talking about how I can't get my hubs to engage automatically. I looked the truck over this afternoon and narrowed the problem down to the right side overall hub assembly (not the lockout). Basically, I can plug the vacuum line at the right knuckle and get the left side...
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    Auto Hubs not engaging (manual engage works fine)

    My auto hubs are not locking automatically anymore. About two weeks ago, I had run the truck in 4hi and noticed some clunking sounds coming from the hubs after I went back to 2wd. Since then, with the truck parked and idling, I can shift into 4hi and can feel that the driveshaft is engaged...
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    Transmission Shift Delay?

    I've been noticing that my truck will sometimes have a delay from when I shift from R to D, to when the transmission actually engages. It seems to happen after I've driven the truck for awhile, then going again after I've had it parked. Mainly when I back out of the driveway and go from R to...

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