Recent Content by vsimkus

Hello Would it hurt anything if I put silicone on the starter contacts? My theory is that it should reduce arcing. On a related note, does anyone know how long I can expect to the large size contacts form Larry B to last? I've finally bought a set after getting fed up with changing...

I guess I'm not understanding what's the perceived benefit of this method over the standard timing method.

I may be out of my depth here, but how is this: At that time, the flow at the test tube should exist but be minimal; 2 to 6 drops per 10 seconds. ... more accurate then using a dial gauge with precession into the fractions of a millimeter?

Wow. Thanks! This is definitely in my list of 'top 10 most useful stuff found on the internet' :)

I've had excellent luck with these guys: Truck Accessories, Truck Parts, Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Jeep at Browns of Two Rivers Specific page: Dodge Ram Pickup 1994-2001

According to the Dodge service manual, on the drivers side you gotta take the head light assembly out. Not a big deal - three lag screws.

I bought it from this guy: Diesel Database :: Marketplace Featuring Tad Murata I like it. Very beefy and fit/finish is very good.

Hello Has anyone had any experience with removal/replacement of the rear window? Mine leaks pretty bad and I figure removing and resealing it will take care of the leaks. I have zero automotive glass experience, so if anyone has any input I'd appreciate it. Thanks Vic

What did you use for cutting the sheet metal? What about bending the pipe? Is it spray painted or powder coated?

Well you know... if you want a lowered truck buy an S10 :D but I kid :) I was thinking about lowering mine too. My truck is two wheel drive, I live in an urban area and a lower bed would make getting stuff in and out easier. I decided against it because the stock height is just enough for...

That looks absolutely awesome! Willing to share the build details? My bumper is looking like crap and I've been thinking about doing this exact thing.

I primed/painted about a week ago. We'll see how everything holds up :)

I got the doors and the rocker panels from Browns of Two Rivers: Truck Accessories, Truck Parts, Dodge, Ford, Chevy, Jeep at Browns of Two Rivers Since I'm in Northern IL, they were able to ship the stuff using a local courier - 'SpeeDee'. The shipping for the rocker panels was $10. The doors...

The new doors came in Friday. The driver side door was apparently dropped at some point in it's life so the front bottom edge was bent in. Making sure that the door fits after the fix This is what the corner looked like after straightening to door out. A couple of dimples... couldn't get...