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BD does have a new one in the works specifically for this box. Oo.

Thanks for bringing this thread back from the dead Wally! It reminds me to post some pics of my finished truck that guys were asking about. This is the Carli 6" Bilstein 2. 65 radius arm kit with full leafs. I am also running the Diff guard, Low mount stabilizer, and the LT bag kit with...

This guys truck is over 11k when loaded and is running a Carli 2. 65 kit as well. They did the install at Carli in Socal and he drove out the next day for British Columbia Canada.

These trucks keep getting heavier. Between the extra weight of the 03-up hydro-formed frame, 6 speed Auto, 6. 7 motor, bigger Crew Cab, more accessories my truck came in at 7900 lbs totally stock with me and fuel in it. Now add some extra lbs for (5) 37" Toyo M/T's, Carli Radius arm conversion...

I have the Bilstein 2. 65s with ACV reservoirs on my truck as part of Carli's new 6" radius arm kit. They have made big strides in the valving over the last year especially after incorporating the ACV's into that shock. Even with 6" of lift and 37's on my 9000lb 4th Gen the truck rides...

What brand were the old ones? I have alot of guys complaing that the XRF's are either too big or the splined surface "opened up" the bores a little bit. This made it too big for properly sized joints. Dynatrac has enough guys commenting that after running ball joints that had the splined...

Hey James, Do you have the brand and part number of that TRE that you used? I've been looking for a part like that but couldn't find one with the correct thread size and taper angle. Did you verify that the taper was the same?

Try to keep a very open mind when looking for noises like this. I have chased suspension "clunks" only to find a loose body mount. I have also chased down rattles in the front end like you described and eventually found that it was the plastic fenderwell liner was vibrating over washborad...

No Problem, I just recognized the wording. :)

Sorry, I didn't see your post before I put up my post. It's pretty funny that you quoted the info from my website and used the pic from Northern Drivetrain. Oo.

Double Post?????

FYI- Both Spicer and Neapco have specific joint for the 1485WJ used in the front axle shafts. As far as whether or not greasable u-joints can break I haven't seen the rears break very often but the front u-joint at the pinion is a weak point. The joints in the front axleshafts are the most...

Also if you have driven around for a long time with the lower shock bolts loose for a while you may have ovaled out the holes.

This newly designed forged unit from Eagle Foundries will help alot with the TRE angle and the pitman arm. It isn't a total solution but it is the best option right now. Pure Performance has an entire steering replacement setup that works great for the trucks with 6+" of lift as well...

On the 4th Gen trucks the seats sit a bit taller than the 3rd Gens and the sunroof reduces the head room considerably. I'm 6'3" with a tall torso and if I wear a baseball hat it touches the ceiling even with the seat all of the way down. In a truck without a sunrooof I have a couple inches of...