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O.k. My update on visiting Gen Sam's in Huntsville.
The TEMPS too D*mn HIGH!!!!!
I have yet to venture the 50 miles in the 09 to the area.
I'm trying to get up the guts to travel there and back in 100 degree weather w/out A/C.
I might go in the 3500 w/ A/C, but won't get to test the trails...
I'm at the tail end of the trip so if you need any turn around assistance give me a shout.
located in Kingwood North end of Houston on IH-59N.
GOOD LUCK!!!
What life do you want for the truck?
Serious MUD slinging BOGGER? go with the 454, but remember BIG HP is not always the right answer in DEEP mud...
Daily driver occasional offroader? stick with the 6.2, tune it up, replace the old rubber, you WILL be amazed what the 6.2 can do in the...
Pickle Fork, No he needs a can of squelch and a range fan.....
or ask for a ball joint removal tool. It looks like a tuning fork.
Northen Tool sells em cheap, there just dumb iron or cast so no need to pay for branded snap-on or craftsman.
If you're not reusing the ball joint, you can clamp vise...
WOW!!! 300 bucks????
I got a 30MM ammo can cut 2 holes in it and installed cup holders (marine) for about 65 bucks, I had to purchase 2 1/2 hole saw at $20.
I still need to apply arm rest to top, but it works o.k. without padding in the interim.
I will add eyes to each side to allow locking...
I'm looking at adding the gauges, but want to keep the idiot lights. Did you keep lights or just replace with gauges. If you kept gauges what additional connections did you use to add the gauges? Electrical or mechanical? I'm looking at electric, just because I don't hot oil finding its way into...
and last couple for Monstaliner install....
I think the 1 gal application will be thick enough. I don't haul anything but people and dogs in the truck, so shouldn't see too much abuse. If it looks like it's getting beat up, I'll apply the 2nd gal in the next couple of months.... shelf life of 12...
I did the Monstaliner Bed Liner install this past weekend 6-25/6-26-11...
Only used 1 gal of 2 gal kit......
It looks GREAT....
Still smells a little but the truck sits closed up all day in the heat. I hope the smell goes away with time!!!!
Here are some before pics
Started stereo install......
pics to follow.
I used "nibbler" to trim the stock radio hole. WOW how cool is the "nibbler" tool!!!! I figured it would take forever to cut through dash. and then I mashed the trigger on the "nibbler" and I was practically done.....
IT's an AIR POWERED...
From -20....
Transmission:
(a) GM Hydra-matic 400 automatic with neutral, reverse, and 3 forward gears.
(b) Provides operator with a selection of gear ranges while holding engine
speeds within effective torque range.
(c) Includes a 3-element torque converter and a compound planetary gear set...
33x12.5x15's on stock rims with a good set of springs no issues.... Sagging springs and you get clearance issues.
No worry about not doing the search, we are all just sitting around waiting to help you guys that are Way Too Busy to take 30 seconds to search the information....
I can't remember...
Dave,
Can you explain your answer a little more?
The resistor is between firewall connection and gp relay.
How does slaving cut out this connection?
I'm looking in TM and don't see the circuit that would allow this.
Oddball I'm bringing no Negataive waves Man.
Go for it, but you'll need a helper or two.
Biggest problem is weight of axle, coming off and going on.
Do what the others said, jackstands, all four corners, it's more stable that way.
Leave the wheels/tires on the one coming off. You can just...
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