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  1. mike.germann

    best ring/pinion sets?

    Looking around the market for a new ring/pinion set for my Sterling 10.25. What are the leading brands? I mainly just need a trusted brand so i know i'm not buying a junk copy. Any input/ideas/links appreciated. MG
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    blown rear end. fantastic.

    blew my rear end today. scared the $hi* outta me, truck stalled out mid-intersection, nearly got hit by a moving truck. It currently has the Sterling 10.25 rear end with limited slip. That's a pretty good rear so I'm thinking of just rebuilding it. I need to know: what spline is it? 35...
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    help?

    I'll try to describe this as best I can. I was wondering if someone could provide me info pertaining to the hardware on the solid front axle (basically describe the hardware from the outboard of the wheel to the inboard) of the 99 s-duty 4x4. Basically break it down for from the outside...
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    Change your top end oil!

    Pass this around to your PowerStroke buddies. I had a buddy tell me about it but I was skeptical, so I YouTube'd it, and sure enough there was an instructional video submitted by POWERSTROKEHELP. He has a lot of great info. The video on YouTube is aimed at ensuring the life of our injectors...
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    Interior trim kit

    Anyone know of a good interior dash trim kit? I'm lookin at upgrading my interior and can't seem to find much for interiors, minus small accessories and replacement seats ($$$). I've seen cheaper looking fake woodgrain stick-on kits, but I haven't seen any with a detailed pic of what the...
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    Failed cold start..

    Tried for 25 mins to start 'er up this morning. No cigar. I was wondering...what's the starter duty cycle on these trucks? How long can I crank on 'er before i need to give it a rest? I have 2 fresh batteries with plenty of CCA's. It's 18 degrees today, minus wind chill. And since I'm...
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    Bigger lift...?

    I have a Edelbrock 4" leaf spring lift. I can check with them but I thought I'd post here and see if anyone had any experience with these (or similar) lifts. I'm considering adding 4 more inches of lift. Would I be able to do this by adding more leafs??
  8. mike.germann

    Speed

    This might be a silly kind question, but i'm ricky bobby and i like to go fast. I like to race people. Just on the street, no tracks. Something I've noticed is that i have mad acceleration (WOO SMOKE) but my truck lacks top end speed. I try not to push my truck past 1300* on the pyro becuase...
  9. mike.germann

    True dual exhaust stacks

    Long time/no post! Guess that's a good thing? truck's runnin great. I've been thinkin about doing a conversion to dual stacks. Originally I wasn't a big fan, but the idea has grown on me recently. I've talked to a guy who ran true dual stacks on his F-250 (although it was gas..i guess he...
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    In/out of 4 wheel drive

    Feels like I have to put a lot of "oomph" into getting my truck in and out of 4x4. It goes everytime, but i usually have to try pretty hard. Its kind of embarrasing, especially when i go out with Jeeps. They usually have to wait for me to finally get back into 2wd. Anyone else feel like they...
  11. mike.germann

    Preparing for winter!

    SO...I'm sure everyone is preparing for winter? :) Had a pretty basic question, but wanted to run it by ya'll just to make sure. I live in the barracks and there is no place for me to plug my truck in, for the heater. I was wondering if I could just purchase a generator, keep it in the...
  12. mike.germann

    High Oil pressure after oil change?

    Did an oil change today after about 5500 miles. Truck ran kinda rough after immediate start-up (as the oil flowed back into the system) I noted the oil pressure was pretty high. unfortuantely, i didn't get a picture of how high it was. It seemed to run ok (I drove it easy about a mile to...
  13. mike.germann

    F350 temporarily decommisioned

    Hey guys. This is gunna be difficult to explain due to my lack of knowledge about steering components, but I'll try. So... this morning I pulled out of the car wash, and had to go over a small curb to make the turn on the way out. No big deal. I handled it just like any other big bump. I went...
  14. mike.germann

    Autometer gauges messing up

    Recently my gauges have been acting up. It doesn't happen every time, but the past few times I've looked at them while driving around, all the gauges have had bogus readings. Not sure if there is a wiring problem, or what. The attached picture shows the gauges after almost an hour of highway...
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    How would my truck do with stock size tires?

    I've had this on my mind for a while. I was wondering how my truck would perform if I chose to go back to regular-ish size tires. I have 38's now, with 4.56 gears, front/rear I'm considering the tire change after this winter season. I didn't buy a big@$$ truck for nothin. hahaha. I'd...
  16. mike.germann

    Full Size Light/Roll Bar

    Hey guys. Anyone know where I could find an off road light bar/roll bar? I'm looking for a double-to-single bar that I can mount lights on. Any input would help! Thanks guys Here's a pic. http://www.mossmotors.com/Graphics/Products/Large/335-650_1.jpg
  17. mike.germann

    2008 Super Duty tow mirrors

    I'm looking at buying the non-heated, manual tow mirrors for my truck. Found them cheapest at this link: Discount Auto Mirrors - Replacement Car Mirror at Wholesale Prices Will these go on my truck as a direct replacement? I can handle the install, but i wanted to know if anyone...
  18. mike.germann

    Update Before and after!

    Just felt like sharing my progress! This is the truck a couple months after I bought it. I had just bought brand new tires for it. *IF YOU CLICK THE PICS, YOU CAN SEE THEM BIGGER. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO MAKE THEM BIGGER ON THE PAGE* Unfortunately, some punk...
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    Holy moley turbo/compressor surge!

    AGH! On my way home tonight I experienced (what I believe) is turbo or compressor surge. I had my SD tuned to max (DP F5, +120 HP) and accelerated from a stoplight. I didn't get to note the boost level at the time of the incident, and I don't recall the noise (if any) from the turbo, but...
  20. mike.germann

    Custom F-350 badges

    I've been looking for the custom F-350 fender badges. I've found a few, but I'm still looking! If you can find some cool ones, let me know! I'm considering putting the newer model badges with the chrome side vent-things on my 99 SD (after it gets new black paint) :sweet Also found these...
  21. mike.germann

    Your Valet (?) box

    Earlier today I was messing around with the wiring for my train horns under my dash, and I found a little black box with the words YOUR VALET written on it. I'd never seen it before, so I googled it, didn't find anything. Anyone know what this mysterious little box is? Not sure if it's...
  22. mike.germann

    Question Schaeffer's ATF??

    Anyone know which type of Schaeffer's trans fluid I'm supposed to use in my 99 SD with the 4x4 (automatic) 4r100? I googled it, but the Schaeffer's website didn't help. I'm lost between all the types like Dextron, Mercon, I,II,III,IV etc. Which type of Schaeffer's and WHERE to get it...
  23. mike.germann

    Need transmission advice

    Hey guys. First off, I gotta say that i LOVE my SD. DEFINITELY some of the best looking trucks on the road. I wouldn't trade it for anything. However, it seems like all I've done since I had it...is put money into it. Specifically, the transmission. And I'm a little down about it. I'm wanting to...
  24. mike.germann

    ARB Ford 10.25 Full Float Air Locker

    I've heard these lockers are the best. Expensive, but well worth it. Anyone have any opinions? The link is below: ARB Ford 10.25" Full Float ARB Air Locker I have a Detroit locker in the front. I have the Sterling 10.25" rear, with factory limited slip. I've gotten stuck with this truck...
  25. mike.germann

    Snow Performance Stage II Diesel Boost Cooler

    Just wondering if anyone is running this system, and if so, how they like it. Seems like a significant upgrade. It says to expect " about +75 HP and 250* F drop in EGT's" for about $500 bucks. ;tu HERE'S THE LINK: Snow Performance Stage 1, 2, and 3 Diesel Boost Cooler Ford Chevy Dodge Diesel...

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