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When I recently mounted our truck camper (2003 Bigfoot 1500) I plugged in the 7 pin wiring plug from the camper to the truck bed and started the refrigerator on propane since we were heading out for a little shakedown trip the next day. When I went to start the truck the next day, the truck...

Has anyone installed aftermarket fender flares? I'm looking at OEM, and some other aftermarket models. Nothing super huge, I don't want to run crazy huge tires or anything, I mainly just want the look and some of the functionality. Most look like they bolt up to factory holes in the fender...

I've had a few 2500 cummins in the past, currently have a LB7 2004 Duramax. I have a Bigfoot camper that is technically not overweight for my current truck but it doesn't feel great. Bigfoot is a "1500 series" and weighs 2300 lbs with propane and water (according to the tag). Not super heavy but...

Greetings. I’ve been enjoying the last few weeks reacquainting myself with the forum after an absence of about 5 years. In that time I’ve been without a CTD. I used to own an 02 HO Manual ex cab 4x4. Sweet truck. I sold it because I was young and broke and diesel was $5.50/gal. That was in 2008...

At the end of my normal 10 mile commute, my truck temp. gauge is just barely above 140. This just started happening Monday. It normally warms to full operating temp. well before the end of my commute. Does this sound like a stuck closed thermostat? If so, Where is the thermostat?

I hope I'm posting this in the right area. I need to attack some small rust areas on my truck before they get out of hand. The problem spots are mainly smaller than 2" in diameter and look like blisters. Yesterday I dealt with a small one as a test by using a sandpaper flap wheel on a drill...

I had a base model 14" South Bend clutch installed in my truck in 2010 at 107,000 miles. Today it started to go out at 129,000 miles. I am a conservative driver in a basically stock truck and the driving has been mixed highway and city. I do not hold the pedal in at stop lights nor do I tow or...

Good to be back on the site and posting again. I recently priced out the Sport light conversion through Daniel Stern's suggestions and shopping around on eBay. I was somewhat shocked to learn that it will cost $906.00 in parts alone. (I may not be qualified to do the labor.) Left sport...

I have done a lot to my front end lately, and I'm about to do Maxx links front sway bar links, sway bar bushings, and Top Gunz Control arms. I just want to get it ALL done. Question- Has anyone installed the Maxx Links REAR sway bar links? Was it a tangible upgrade? I figured I'd just...

Bluebird Cummins 5. 9 diesel pretty cool project bus with a low miles 5. 9

I want to put my '96 12v engine into a '99 or newer Ford F350 SRW Superduty Supercab Longbed with a 5spd manual. There, I said it. I'm looking to gain some of the advantages of the Ford chassis and brakes as I understand it. Is there an ideal donor year and makeup? For example, I'm looking at a...

Maybe the wrong spot to post this but here's an ad I just found interesting. 4x4 1TON EXT CAB 5SPD CUMMINS DODGE DIESEL,LOW LOW MLS

Looking to get a cb for my truck, got my buddy talked in to getting one too. Mainly doing this out of curiosity/fun/informational. Is there anything to know about buying a used unit? I'm seeing several on craigslist here for under $50. Antennae recommendations and mounting locations would...

I grew up shooting rifles, shotguns and only a few handguns. I am ready to buy my 1st handgun and wonder what is the best way to go. I am already partial to a magazine style, not a revolver and something that looks like a desert eagle or a glock. What are some good choices for a handgun under...

I did a search for the avg. oil change interval but didn't come up with a TIME. I probably won't put over 5000 miles a year on my truck and some of those miles are short trips around town. I FEEL like I should change the oil once a year, regardless of mileage. Any thoughts? If oil testing is...

I was at my friend's farm this weekend, driving around the backside of his barn on a muddy old road. The road was overall, flat with a slight right to left cant. I started turning and just sliding down the very minor cant, then got stuck. Put it in 4 Low and just sat there and barely spun. did...

I recently had new calipers, drums, wheel cylinders and shoes installed. When I sit at a long stop, the pedal very slowly depresses more and more as I sit there. It does not go all the way to the floor but probably travels about 1/2-3/4". Took it back to "my buddy the mechanic" and he...

When the truck is warmed up, driving on the highway (is when I usually notice it) it sounds like it is raining off in the distance, behind the dash, up by the cupholder and vent. It's making a kind of swooshing noise. This happens with the fan in the off position as well as on. Is this something...

going to be about $1500. need new shoes, drums, wheel cylinders. calipers, pads, fluid. pittman arm, trackbar, tierods... maybe some more things i'm not mentioning. my buddy runs a shop and is gonna do all the work. does this sound reasonable? going to use moog front end parts. good idea...

I think my truck came from Texas and doesn't have a block heater plug. It has been cold enough to use it lately. Is there a part number for this and where does it go? Thanks in advance.