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So I checked for boost leaks. Found 4 minor ones. Fixed them. The noise is still there. What should be the next step?

My first guess was stuck wastegate. I assumed that because when it happened previously, it could have gotten unstuck and fixed itself during driving. Plus I increased the boost just now to 14psi after the intercooler install. But if the wastegate is open then would the turbo still spin like...

The turbo was rebuilt about 10k kms ago. I did check for the shaft play. There no in-out play. Slight play from side-to-side. Doesn't seem excessive but I didnt measure nor am I an expert. Visually the compressor fins seemed fine and not touching the housing. This issue happened a couple yrs...

While doing some pump tuning runs, the following noise started: Turbo Noise The vehicle is still drivable but anything above 2psi boost, the noise becomes high. It sounds like a siren. Vehicle Details: 1996 HDJ81 with 1HDFT and auto trans. 3" exhaust. Stock CT26 with Front Mount...

I have the IMS on the 80 series with a few thousand clicks. I've been offroading on them and they're all they are supposed to be. Smaller stuff gets soaked up pretty good. It's quite confidence inspiring on bigger stuff as well. They're many times better than stock Tokicos. Well worth the money...

@Greyota I think I got a higher lift in the rear because of two reasons: 1. The old springs were sagged/softer. I don't have a history on my vehicle and since I built it from a really bad state, the old springs may not have been original. 2. The rear spring top rubber mounts seemed a bit...

So I finally got my springs and had them installed. For the front I went with C59-220V and C59-269V for the rear. I have a relatively lighter truck and was looking for a more compliant ride. Here are my before/after = delta readings (center of hub to the edge of the flare) : FR: 20.75 /...

Turns out my issue was related to the Transmission ECU and wiring. Sometimes along the way someone from the POs cut out the ECU because it went bad and messed with the wiring. I replaced the ECU, fixed the wiring, and now the truck shifts smooth.

So you now have about 3" lift without caster correction? The IMS shocks are supposed to be much better than the twin-tube yellow shocks. They're essentially non-res version of the MRA shocks. I couldn't justify the price increase of MRA over IMS for my use. I went with the IMS because they get...

I'm getting the same springs i.e. C59-220V (front) and C59-269V (Rear). For shocks, I went with Dobinsons IMS. Currently I have stock suspension with a full length roof, sliders, custom aftermarket bumpers, 3rd row seats, and a factory rear swing-out spare tire mount. I'm also planning to...

Thank you! This is really helpful. Good information. I have a full length rack, sliders, and custom front & rear bumper (not heavy duty). I'm planning on adding full sound deadening soon. For tires, I am running 285/85/16 Cooper STT Pro with the spare wheel mounted on the rear bumper. I still...

I have a 1996 HDJ81 with 1HD-FT. I'm planning to order C59-220V (front) and C59-223V (rear) springs. I already have IMS mono-tube shocks (not installed yet). Do I need to order caster correction bushings or any other parts like sway-bar extensions etc. for this setup to work properly? From...

Reviving an old thread, but were you eventually ae to fix the problem? My 1996 1HD-FT has the same issue... i.e. Shifts when I let off the gas pedal.