Recent content by Austin86250
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Parking Brake
I had the same issue, replaced my rear cables and bam that think will hurt if you put your hand in the path of return Not saying don’t trust people but maybe you should check they actually did the cables I hear some bad stories about mechanics Also poor rear brake adjustment causes poor...- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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DRW to SRW Pros cons discussion
You covered the points I was going to make, didn’t even think about the ruts But yea tire cost, rocks in the duals, lower fuel econ, and width If you do not need duals don’t have them But personally I would make the dually a flat bed and get another truck with single wheels but not always an option- Austin86250
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Another good reason to stay out of Calif.
I heard from an old guy so I’m not sure if it’s true or not but he said “they won’t let semis that are older than 2010 or something into the state” “And that they will stop selling regular diesel and just biodiesel”- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Coil recommendations?
1986 f250 6.9 2wd I’m shopping around for front coils and there are just so many price points types and brands so I’m wondering what you guys have used and was good Mainly looking to improve ride I don’t have accessories in the front snow plows, bars, etc so I don’t think I need anything to...- Austin86250
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So what did you do with your truck today?
Already have hydro boost, working on electric cruise, deleted the c6 trans so I figured now that napa refused warranty on my vacuum pump it was time for an electric Man do I love to see made in USA parts Mounted it where my factory Jack would go It auto shuts off when done making vacuum...- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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What is this bracket for?
My 86 has the lug wrench but not the jack and my 95 has both, besides those I’ve never seen them still there in person- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
The old brown one in the bed or the American flag? If it’s the flag thank you! I painted it myself when I was 15 because when I bought it had that brown hood as seen in the bed- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
$900 later I got a new driveshaft only thing left saving was the slip joint and rear yolk They said that the strap failure is extremely rare and must’ve been a result of reusing the straps after the first failure back in August- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
Is the red line I drew what is needed for a u joint cap measurement?- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
Does it reflect equal torque value?- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
I’m not sure how call are getting torque wrenches on these, well I guess crowfoot? My tools haven’t advanced that far yet I believe all my yolks are still good so hopefully they can just retube it instead of make a new one I assume the 2 piece driveshafts ain’t cheap Too bad the 155” wb 6.9 2wd...- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
Oh no that u joint is my spare I had to throw in they are the same size- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
Heard perhaps it’s a yolk issue?- Austin86250
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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U joint troubles
Old picture before any damages But shows how good the angle is- Austin86250
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