Recent content by jeph

Congrats on the new rig! Sounds like a good truck, the EGR code not a big deal i know a few guys driving with the light on, it's not perfect but it shouldn't cause any other damage. It's something you can address later. The ABS and Diff light coming on when your in 4 low is normal, the vehicle...

My '94 was doing the same thing. Everything checked out ok, Sensors etc. It came down to a false activating ABS solenoid in the ABS pump assy. I simply disconnected the electrical connectors at the pump and pulled the ABS bulb out of the dash. I realize its not really a fix, however the brakes...

Check out the Slee site and look under project vehicles. Awesome, if you don't have three kids to haul to the trail.

This should be do-able. I am thinking of doing the same thing on my '94. You should be able to route the hard lines directly to the master cyl. The ABS unit should be simply "in-line" so if the unit should fail, the vehicle will divert back to standard braking system. Then simply remove the ABS...

I run OME J's and L's which achieved around 3.5" of lift. Lots of room for 35's

X2 for starter contacts,

One of the simplest ways to check the affected cyl. for the cause of a misfire without expensive diagnostic equipment is to move cylinder specific items to a different cyl one at a time and seeing if the problem follows the component. eg. move the spark plug from cyl 6 to cyl 1, if the problem...

nice rig! i just put the j springs in mine as well, less the shims in the front. i'm looking to level it, mines developed the dreaded stink bug stance. hows the stance on yours on level ground with the shims?

197,000 miles still going.

Leave it off, you won't hurt a thing.

Chances are if you cannot get the dowels out easily with a good pair of pliers, or vise-grip, you will probably bend/ruin it trying. I would recommend cleaning/working around the dowel to avoid the issue altogether. You could also try a good quality penetrating fluid and let it sit a couple...

Check your PCV system, if they are plugged or not operating correctly sometimes they can create condensation.

X2 on the OEM T-Stat. But if you have an aftermarket already there is no problem drilling a hole. I have done it many times on many different vehicles, make sure the hole is small. The downside is it won't warm up as quick. You are essentially by-passing the t-stat with some of your coolant...

Hey, I'm in Abbotsford Surprising, lots of us hiding in the woodwork.

It all depends on maintenace. You could have a 100k miles on it with no maintenance and it would burn oil guaranteed. On the other hand you could have a truck with 250k+ on it and won't burn a drop. MAINTENACE is the key. And good oil helps, spend the extra bucks on it, stay away from quickie...