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Glad to hear that. You got in just under the wire, it seems like. If you don't mind, what number was it, or how many miles are on it? I'm asking because I'm getting pretty good at spotting potential trouble through the GP photos/descriptions. PM it to me if you prefer.

Speaking of, did you find a SEE to your liking yet? Looks like GP's supply is drying up.

To me, that higher level of comfort would be a lever, or a simple valve. The more sophisticated a system is, the less comfortable I am with it. With a lever I can feel if everything seems normal, and a ball valve is simplicity itself. Not that everything on a FLU can be easily changed over to...

I have not called either of the rods, side or bell housing, a "bad thing". Especially the lower bell housing rods are a very good thing, I think, as they create a truss that helps take stress out of the system. And as mentioned earlier, the side rod will most definitely help if the transfer case...

Thanks, peakbagger. Hopefully that info can help save a few FLU owners from expensive repairs. I'm playing it really safe, by checking the levels and driving slowly.

You could run 35s with very minor (practically invisible) fender trimming, and a little bit more for 36s. Unless you need to lift it for some other reason.

Sorry, I didn't invent the laws of physics. But I do live by them.

I agree. But we probably shouldn't call it a torque rod. It can't help counteract any rotational forces.

I don't think that rod can do squat to help in high horsepower applications. But if hitting the 'case on something (going in a forward direction) or if the front drive shaft is too long, then it could be worth its weight in gold. Well, almost.

Okay, my Suburban, with a 6.2/400/208, has the rod. The 1008 and 1031 doesn't. The real difference, I think, is that the Suburban doesn't have a skid plate. So if snagging a rock with the Sub's transfer case, the rod will be under tension (it's only strong direction) and can help keeping the...

Sorry, but I still don't get it. That brace is very strong when it comes to keeping the right side of the transfer case from moving rearwards, being a rod under tension. But the way I see it, the brace has marginal value in compression, and negligable strength if used to help keep the weight of...

I've seen lots of these rods, but after looking at your photos it feels like I must be missing something here. Unless the front drive shaft's slip yoke is not lubed properly, or bottoms out, what good can those side mounted rods do?

I'm living proof of that.

Good point. But now (in a roundabout way) you insulted Ron, who was defending you in post number 2131. Only goes to prove that no good deed goes unpunished.

Yeah, I suppose we all age a little differently. In my case the capacity has suffered a lot, but General Hood doesn't seem to have gotten any wiser. Then again, I haven't know him for that long, so if it's a very gradual process I may not have noticed any improvements.

Two things, Sir Hood: One is that the swing cylinders are almost tiny, so they can't weight that much. Also, suppose that (unlike you) anthkey isn't elderly and can handle physical tasks accordingly.

Technically it's an M35C, but 580C seems to be the civilian counterpart. But I've also seen 580D mentioned. Not that it really should matter, as your local friendly hydraulic shop will measure the seals anyway.

With everything clean, look for leaks above the filter. Of course, pressurized oil can end up in places far from the actual leak, but if after running the engine the engine briefly there's a drop at a connection, that could very well be the source. But if things are still dirty and oily, it...

I would guess that the other regulators in the system are there to provide the desired maximum pressure for the specific part of the system they feed. For example, I would not want 80-90 psi going to the axles. While removing a damaged air vessel makes perfect sense, having less tank capacity...

I'd probably rather get 60 gallons in pails than a barrel, even though I do have a barrel clamp and crane. But like Ron, first I'd like to know how good, bad or different Sinopec products are.