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  1. J

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission changing balljoints ! easy hub removal

    I had to do ball joints last weekend, the right had been out before-no problem it came right out. I beat and cussed and tried every trick I could find here to no avail. It occured to me what the heck the ball joints are trash any how, sawzall-3 minutes both studs cut- hub and steering knuckle...
  2. J

    need a wheel

    Hi, I need a wheel for an 01 2500. I wouldn't mind buying 2 if the price was right. Anyone within a couple of hours of Ft. Wayne In. , please e-mail me. Thanks Jim Norton -- email address removed --
  3. J

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) to think I gave up a perfectly good 12 valve for this!

    I'm seriously considering having a fire sale on this truck,you suppose it would be suspicious if I took all my stuff out just before it caugt fire? Anyone with any bright ideas I'd like to hear them. It developed a once in a while stumble/surge and has slowly gotten worse,and more regular...
  4. J

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission cracked wheels

    Something else to watch out for folks,I had tires put on the beast today and the mech. noticed two of the rims are cracked. Both cracks are on the inside bead-extending from the bead about 3/8ths of an inch,staight in towards the middle of the rim. They looked old-nothing that had just...
  5. J

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) lift pump pooped

    well my lift pump died-50,000 miles,I ran another 400 hard miles on it to get home. It ran so good I figured it had to be the gauge, but showed 5 inchs of vacum instead of preasure. the local cummins auth. dealer got me one the same day and it's working fine,I wonder how long it will take...
  6. J

    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) bomb time

    Time to turn up the new toy(it's a whimp compared to the 12v. I traded in) I'm sold on the Power Edge EZ but want to get a valve body also. I hope I don't start a brand name war,but has anyone had trouble with DTT's products? Thier price on a kit- valve body and Edge EZ is hard to pass...
  7. J

    new kid on the block-sortof

    I traded my 98 12v for a 01 ,the wife thougth I needed a newer truck-who am I to argue!:D this on definatley has more poop than the old one. lots of qestion to follow I'm sure. later. Jim
  8. J

    embarrassing

    this last name thing is getting rediculus,i'm a firemane,an EMT,and a signalmaintainer for a major railroad. these are all high profile jobs and you better be able to back up everything you say and do. to the manegment etal,I suport you whatever you decide to do,i for one appreciate all you've...
  9. J

    KDP

    I couldn't stand the suspense,60$ in parts and 20$ for a wrench just under 4 hours. found pin out 3/16ths,pushed back with little effort. I took the bolt out next to it and noticed this bolt was only engaged by 5 threads to begin with,add the thickness of a washer to this? It was to late to by a...
  10. J

    brakes

    I finally got two new drums and installed them today-so much better,no shake. The guy who turned the originals wanted to recheck them (I bought the new ones from him)we put them on his lathe and couldn't find any runout,they must spring out of shape when lug nuts are tightened? Thanks to all who...
  11. J

    brakes

    I have a early 98 with an awfull brake shuder,it seems to be rear as it can be felt anywhere on the truck but no worse in the steering wheel. The truck has 66K and about 2K on new shoes and drums turned,this made no difference. Om a normal stop it is barely noticable,but if you stand on them it...
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