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  1. rreegg

    O'Reilly tie rods any good?

    Ordered steering components from bronco graveyard and one tierod was unusable, replaced it with one from oreilly out of convenience. They seemed better than the ones from bronco honestly, you could maybe find better ones but after 1.5k miles they're fine... I wouldn't hesitate to go with oreilly...
  2. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I'd just run the steelies on the inside personally............. which is what you'd have to do until you find another 2 anyway right? Would it even be possible to find 2 or would you have to get another set of 4? Of course alcoas on the inside would be great and that's be ideal. Saw a mk4 with...
  3. rreegg

    Grease for starter grounding surface

    Thanks James and Nero, that's an interesting point I didn't know there was grey lithium have only used white. News to me the bolts would have a part in the grounding! Ended up just putting a light coat of dialectric. The bolts are all pretty easy to access so any future changes if necesary will...
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    Intermittent crank + start switch Again? + push button

    The starter hasn't given any problems for a couple months now but started to cr a p out earlier this past week. Replaced the starter today with a new "mitsubishi" unit (made in malaysia), would have liked to go powermaster but timing was tight with work and stuff. The new unit is a 12 tooth...
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    Grease for starter grounding surface

    Interesting to read that @hacked89 mentions a thin layer of dialectric in this post: https://www.oilburners.net/threads/how-to-connect-primary-grounds-on-an-idi.91757/
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    Grease for starter grounding surface

    What grease should be used on a starter grounding surface? I’m slightly confused if it should be something conductive like a copper antiseize or non-conductive like dielectric grease. I know there are electrical connection greases too so if anyone would recommend those I’m all ears… just have...
  7. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    The worst part of these trucks... are when you need to shut off the engine! Gf picked up a new starter couple days ago, was outside in the rain couple nights ago at like 1am trying to swap it out before work the next day. Then the hood was jammed and wouldn't open (to disconnect batteries)...
  8. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    My 14mm (13?) wrench is burned from accidentally touching terminals when trying to connect two 12v batteries. Definitely will never make that mistake again, it's a good reminder every time it's used, less of an issue on the truck since the batteries are on either side of the engine bay. Just get...
  9. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Yeah, tried to bridge the fender mounted solenoid and there was no starting action. This is what has happened in the past but previously the truck would end up starting again after trying/waiting a bit.
  10. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    It started right up after the tow so.. guess it’s still sporadic rather than total failure. My hunch is oil has gotten on the grounding/mating surface of the starter
  11. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well, waiting for a tow home….. I had sporadic click-no-start issues in the spring and they basically went away all summer. Arrived at a customers house today and the truck wouldn’t start at all when trying to repark. So I worked all day and hoped it’d sort itself out but no dice. No biggie...
  12. rreegg

    Can our IDIs use a Powerstroke tach?

    92-97 is OBS body style which includes idi?
  13. rreegg

    Spinning Hub Stud

    Dremel or die grinder for nut removal?
  14. rreegg

    Air build up in power steering

    Good question. If the level is dropping and there's wetness I'd assume there's a leak somewhere. In theory some air could get through the leak, there’s moisture in air, and maybe it heats up and expands and creates some pressure. Even when opening an oil cap there’ll be steam or whatever coming...
  15. rreegg

    Dodge 3500 towing

    Do the newer trucks like 2019 not have reliable factory gauges? Happy to see a thread like this albeit in the idi section but just curious
  16. rreegg

    Rotella oil deal

    Anyone running synthetic 5w40 on an idi? Oh looks like Kansas does at least
  17. rreegg

    Rotella oil deal

    Didn’t realize the links were different, thanks and score! Now when will there be a deal for the fl-1995a oil filters…
  18. rreegg

    Rotella oil deal

    Is this legit? Never used slick deals before but coming up on an oil change on the tdi... Oh nevermind it's local pickup and there aren't any Menards out west anywhoo
  19. rreegg

    Slight pull to driver side, more so when loaded

    Hm interesting points. Yeah it’s 4x4, looking into checking rear axle alignment and bushings have been on the todo list a bit as well. Thanks for the suggestions would never have thought of those
  20. rreegg

    Slight pull to driver side, more so when loaded

    I’ll look into seeing if it’s crabbing. Far as I can tell the suspension is all stock height, definitely not lifted. maybe some shocks have been replaced at some point but not sure.
  21. rreegg

    Leaf springs

    Should front leaf springs be u shape, like a smiley face or n shape more like a frowny face? Asking for a friend haha. Have been considering similar suspension upgrades
  22. rreegg

    Slight pull to driver side, more so when loaded

    Im pretty sure the truck has had a slight pull to the left the entire time I’ve had it. With about a ton in the bed and on the freeway it is more noticeable - but not undriveable. When empty there is less of a pull but not as bad. When braking the truck pulls to the left as well. The tires are...
  23. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Dang looking great, awesome use of those carports have considered getting one in the past. The organic vapor half masks work well for this in my experience, get them from HF too. Usually shaving the beard is the biggest hassle when wearing one but it's worth it IMO. Primer really messes with my...
  24. rreegg

    What’s going on with this new tie rod?

    Took a couple phone calls and e-mails but I’m expecting a refund for two defective (the corroded part shown and another tie rod was missing the boot, nut, and cotter pin) parts from BGY. Basically the best outcome given the circumstances, BGY has lots of hard to find stuff so would like to...
  25. rreegg

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Not pulling or hauling anything crazy but the idi earning it’s keep

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