Recent Content by PawsWet

I finished the driver’s side late last night. Half way through the other side now. I’m using a Harbor Freight “Maddox” brand press and the accessory kit. Still needed that 1/4” plate everyone has been talking about. I faked it by stacking used edger blades instead of a steel plate…it...

I just wondered if your ‘03 was a 1500, 2500, or 3500. Watched the EMF tutorial several times. Good resource. I have been using a phosphor bronze (I think) brush from Northern Tool to clean everything up. It does a pretty good job of knocking off rust. The ball joint bores in my axle were...

This ^ was removal, but it bottomed out on the ball joint pin. It got the factory original ball joint out enough to remove with an air hammer. Just checking..what model is your ‘03? Will definitely use EMF cup for top and install washer for bottom joints. Just need room to fit it all. I’ll...

Bottom ball joint stack wasn’t long enough and bottomed out with the ball joint pin as shown. I got the old ball joint pressed out, but with a real hack job press stack. Can anyone tell by the photo if this press is just too dang small?

I only got started this morning, due to a family delay. Finally got the unit bearing off with a 3 prong puller, once the air hammer opened up gaps. It had never been out since new. Same for the ball joints on the driver’s side. Bores were mostly shiny when pressed out. I’ve been using a kit...

I’m still working on getting the unit bearing out of the steering knuckle. Between the air hammer with the Lisle tool, a ball peen, and a 5# sledge, I can see daylight through a gap now. Should have this separated soon. My air supply seems to be limiting the air hammer’s effectiveness.

Just picked up an IR119 air impact hammer to motivate the unit bearing out of the steering knuckle. I know some folks had good luck removing the axles w/o pulling the hubs off, but my truck may need new U joints too. I’d rather work with smaller pieces. Looks like Monday morning will be the...

These guys do seem to have great rental tools. Thanks

Looking for first person recommendations for ball joint press accessories. A recurring theme is to use 1/4” steel plate squares and a short iron pipe section with a rental press. The plates are simple enough, but I haven’t found dimensions on the pipe extension. ID, OD, and length of this...

My rebuild was in March 2017. I used a Goerend rebuild kit, 3 disk converter, valve body, one piece billet input shaft, and several misc. internals. Rebuild was done after a TC sprag failed in my factory torque converter. Transmission friction plates and components were still good, but I...

Re torque converters, I’ll add a data point for my experience with Goerend: all good. I’m sure there are other good products out there, but I haven’t run them. My 2006 was new to me in Jan 2017. I did an oil analysis on the transmission fluid as part of my pre purchase checks, when it came...

QNH from a METAR does not report absolute pressure. It is station pressure corrected to sea level. Said another way, it’s close to what an absolute pressure measurement would read if you were to dig a hole to the depth of mean sea level at the airport and measure pressure at the bottom. KOMA...

Next order will be the FF5814. Thanks If I install stage 1, but take my time getting a tune (presently stock) there any reliability concerns? Haze at idle?

AH64ID - What was it about the stage 0.5 that you were not satisfied with? I’m not affiliated in any way, but BBi stage 0.5 (possibly reman) is my leading choice for an upcoming replacement set.

Yes, the extractor does fit, based on my experience with #6 on my 2005. The safety bracket around the fuel line slowed me down, but I got it off and reinstalled it when done. Finding the right combination of wrench and position was the trick for me.