Recent Content by DStrong

Just got the truck back from a great drive line shop in San Jose ,It turn out the ring and pinion were bad,he was able to save the diff case. Everything else was replaced with new. The large gear that the spider gear meshes with had no teeth left and the clutch disk were worn down to metal...

They were the same size, but one size to small according to the sticker on the door. Also my fuel milage has been in the 15 to 16 range ,50 % freeway 70mph and 50% city. For pease of mind I'm going to have the front axle cheaked out at the same time. Thank for the help Dave

I purchase the truck at 105,000 from a retired guy who pull a 5 th wheel. He changed the oil in the axle 4 times in 105,000 miles(give him a metal!)I drive the truck like a baby . I sent the truck to a drive line shop today. The owner says he has seen this happen were the clutch pack get well...

I found a new posi diff. for 640. 00 . What can i expect to pay for it to be installed. Can i do it myself or am i better off to pay some one to install it. Come Monday i will have a chance to call some shops. I'm still concern that a axle with only 130,000 miles on it self destructed. Thanks Dave

I heard load clunking noise from the rear axle and figured it was time to tow the truck home. After removing the cover i found about 1/2 pound of metal. I can't believe that their are no teeth left on the spider gears. The ring an pinion are ok i think. I have posi, 3. 55, 3/4 ton dana 70,2001...

changed out AIT Well i changed out the AIT an compared the resistence values to the new unit and they seam very close to spec. It probably was ok. Additionally i check the air cleaner and found it very dirty. Was running a Fram,what is interesting is the Fram has many more folds in the filter...

I don't think i have ever seen more than 25 to 27 psi boost with my truck. What is normal for a 2001 stock truck? Dave

Thank for all the help ,I feel like a fool, the AIT is well hidden at the far end of the engine. I hope this helps. Dave

I need help ,I'm getting 14 to 15 mpg on a totally stock 01' with 120k, four wheel drive. I figure on changing the intake air temp. senser but it not on the intake manifold, the wire harness is their but it just hanging in the air? The MAP senser is located in front of the IAT and it their. I...

Do you have after market steps? the last 10k miles i have been hearing a knock and squick sound behind the dash,turns out its the support bolt for the step was loose! Dave