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Old 03-28-2012, 04:17 AM   #1
okcoalroler99
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Default i have a few tips for 2nd geb truck owners

Ok guys ive ownd several 2nd gen trucks (all diesel of coarse) but over the years ive learnd a few things bout them......you can swap a auto for a manual very easy its bolt in straight forward swap leme kno if u wana kno more.....on 00 and newer trucks u can check the codes by turning the key on off on off on and look in the odo window u should see pecu codes then done......if u have a 4x4 they all wonder its a dodge thing u can go buy the drag link and tie rod for a 2010 truck at the dealer cost bout $350 its the T style instead of the Y style way better controle......for 2500 4x4 owners a front brake upgrade is u can go get 3rd gen rotors pads and caliper brackets for better brakes i know mine suck....u can check to see if all your guages are working properly by holding your odo button wile turning on the ket keep holding till u see tst in the window it will go through a test and give u a code i will post what the codes mean later......also for auto guys u can put a torque converter lock up switch on that will lock ur converter in 3rd gear and OD leme kno if u want il explane how to do it.......for anyone with a dana 80 rear end that is a trac lok u can restack the clutches in the rear end to make it more aggresave if yall want il explane that.....anyone with a cummins a fuel pressure guage is VERY important your injection pump (vp44) has to have between 10 and 20 psi of fuel at all times to keep it in good health the lift pump can die with no symtoms and kill your vp ($1200) its cheap insurance il explane how to install one if yall want.....also if your dash is not crackd yet keep pledge on it spray it on and let it soak dont wipe it off it will help alot......that is a few tips for 2nd gen owners i have a few more tricks up my sleeve hope this is usefull to someone if u have any questions just leme know
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