Recent Content by DSpringstead

I'm considering selling my '97 to go to a newer truck. Can anyone give me a ballpark idea what a private sale should be? KBB has me at 3K, but I have 15K into it. A short list is... ... Rebuilt rearend rebuilt transmission W/ warranty engine removed stripped to short block & all gaskets &...

I got 2 boxes of 350 gr "super jacks" from garrett for my 45/70. Figure for anything at 150 yds or less they should take care of it.

Clinton I would have to agree with you on that. I'm running a set of 265's & the tread is down to less that a quarter inch. And I have noticed more shake the thinner they get. When I swap over to my winter treads I'll have the alignment checked. I read in the FAQ's that the alignment can be a...

I have a BD 3rd gen track bar on my '97. SO much better than stock. Also have a DSS steering box stabilizer. I swapped out my stock shocks for a new set of Bilstein's. They're everything everyone says they are. Also don't forget the front swaybar bushings & endlinks. Some people might tell you...

Yeah BIGNASTY I do agree about the sights. When I sent my XD back to the custom shop I had the following done: National match barrel hand fitted to the action The entire hand grip stippeled A extended mag release button installed A 4lb trigger all overtravel taken out And my own set of...

I own a 5" service length XD in a 45 & absolutely love it! In fact I loved it so much I sent it back to S/A custom shop for a custom pkg. Even though the XD is now the way S/A SHOULD be making them, it is my #1 choice for carry. If 14 rounds (13 in the mag & 1 in the tube) aren't enough then...

Well finally the company allowed me to get out to the range to work with my swede. All I can say is OMG!!!!! I spent the 1st 25 rounds breaking in the barrel before I sighted in. Now I've owned a 6. 5 Grendel AR-15 & that was a blast to shoot, but when I squeezed the trigger on this Tikka... ...

I don't mean to be the devil's advocate here guys but if a 870 or 500 is good self defense, then why don't people hunt with them? My personal choice would be a 44 Mag. No much on 4 legs let alone 2 can stand up to a 44 Mag with a 330 Gr super hard cast bullet. That's made for pure penetration...

CCamillo I went thru the exact same thing. I put a leveling kit on with a new NAPA track bar. I swapped the track bar out for a BD 0" to 4" adjustable to find that the T/B from NAPA already had slop in it. You'll be glad you did. Strictly bolt on or you can weld it. Also check the steering box...

I have a '97. No fueling mods, AEM intake, ATS 3 pc EX manifold with a 4" exhaust out the back. It's basically stock. Could it be linkage?

You mean to tell me that NOBODY even has a clue??????? Is this a first for this problem? Can it be timing? or just simply resetting the idle? or could it be more involved?

I just got back from a 700 mile round trip. I noticed that when I run 65-70 mph for a couple of hundred miles, After I cool it down, shut it off, when I get ready to fire it up again the idle is way low :confused:. Sounds like about 200 rpm lower of where it should be. I can rev it up a little &...

I would start with a KDP kit first. That will allow you to open up the front & check there, replace gaskets,etc. Check all rubber hoses, fuel lines, heater/strainer. While your there check the P/S pump & the vacuum pump. The P/S pump likes to leak where the two join. Check the oil line to the...

I'm soliciting all opinions... ... . Gentlemen... ... ... I have a '97 2500 8800GVWR. I've installed a 2. 5" leveling kit in the front & have a 2. 5" block kit for the back, yes in essence a 2. 5" lift. Now my questions are; 1) Is it advisible to change the bump stops to longer ones & if so...

I have the DSS on my '97. Was there when I bought it. It does help support the output shaft & pitman arm. Like the others say wether it's BD or DSS they are great upgrades. Certainly won't hurt you.