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  1. nj_m715

    IDI into a newer truck what head aches to expect?

    I saw this for sale and started to wonder what it would take https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/260847629899345 could I install an IDI with a zf5 (or maybe zf6) manual t-case, locking hubs and ditch most of the electronics? I still have one of the Uhaul ebay motors from back in the day...
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    Holley Shower Head

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    16 extra gallons of fuel chevy side impact explosion tank

    cheaper option than aftermarket tanks this extra 16 gallons combined with my 38gal rear tank nearly doubles my range without losing any bed space new plastic tank, sender and mounts from an early 80's chevy I massaged the floor under the seat belt mount also heated and dented the tank about...
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    double din obs dash kit

    now I need to find a back up cam
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    o-rings for dana 60 warn hubs

    anyone know where I can get the orings for 1 ton warn locking hubs? I'm not spending 30-40$ for a service kit consisting of allen bolts and a couple orings thanks
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    need to move a dozen batteries from wisconsin to georgia

    found a deal on ebay for used lithium group 27 batteries, but the shipping is 1,000$ anyone have any plans to travel form wisconsin to the south east in the next month? if not, I'll probably go get them myself it's only 500lbs, it'll fit in the back seat of a civic so there's no way I'm...
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    aftermarket OBS dash gauge pod

    In the past I ran across a 2 or maybe 3 gauge pod that sits on the dash above the radio, but cant find it now. it looked pretty nice, molded to fit the dash. there's a slight chance it was on an older truck, but I'm almost certain it was for obs anyone familiar with it?
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    high egt low mpg

    96 psd started acting up. seems to run ok but I noticed increased egt and high fuel consumption I estimate that I used about 5 gals to drive 32 miles, I normally get 17.5 normal driving empty truck with rolling hills egt are 400-800 now I see 400-1050 new back pressure tube, cleaned sensor...
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    nice article on alternator U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D

    not specific for our trucks, but its basically the same http://www.fourwheeler.com/how-to/electrical/1612-ford-alternator-upgrade-for-more-battery-charging-power/
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    cheap serp belt idler pulleys

    found a loud bearing then looked up some prices new pulleys are 25-40$ I thought that was a bit high, so I ordered this for under 8 bucks https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045E0E8U/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 the old one fell right out with a little heat, tapped the...
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    97 gem

    Damn, I thought my 96 crew cab was cool. I was wrong
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    5$ replacement relay lmc headlight mod kit

    the only bad thing I ever heard about lmc's headlight relay kit were the relays themselves I heard they were oddball, hard to find and expensive thanks to some water infiltration I needed to replace one of my relays after just 2 years my part number is S11-1A-C1-12V I couldn't find those, but...
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    need a 96 7.3 fuel bowl in the philly area ASAP

    broke down on a road trip, got towed to the shop, need a new bowl asap. thanks
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    need a 96 7.3 fuel bowl in the philly area

    corrosion ate a hole in the bottom of my fuel bowl. I need to find one asap, thanks
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    disregard please delete

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    pyro reccomendations

    so i got my basic mods done, hydra, intake, diamond eye exhaust etc now a need a pyrometer to keep an eye on things. I want a "good" meter. autometer's review appear to be good. glow shift has a 3 in 1 which is great, but I hear they don't hold up. is a better 3 in 1 available? is the glow...
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    tail gate questions ISO tailgate

    I'm looking for a junk tailgate that fits my 96 obs does anyone know which years will fit? and does anyone know what year this is: https://athensga.craigslist.org/pts/d/ford-tailgate/6629556520.html thanks I'm looking for a cheap tailgate from atlanta to philly along rt85/rt95 if you have one
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    crew cab rear wiring fubar

    so my back window quit working and it didn't take long to find the typical cracked wires in the door jam it's hot as hell so I think I'll just patch it up for now but do you guys have any tips for fixing it right? looks like I need to rip into the door and b pillar then cut out and solder in a...
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    can not find new window switch bezel anywhere

    where can I find a new one of these? I looked in lmc, jc whittney, amazon, etc are they nos/used only or can I get a new one? I found one on ebay that's almost as cracked and crappy as the one I have now and this joker wants almost 200 bucks I don't have power mirrors, other than that, this is...
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    '96 psd low clutch pedal

    the truck had a new clutch and trans before I bought it (not that new means it can't be burned out) I had a sloppy pedal so I did the push rod repair and new bushings this past spring. it felt great since then and always grabbed about 1/3 of the way up. suddenly it feels a bit spongy and grabs...
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    7.3 obs water in fuel drain procedures

    I couldn't locate a step by step write up for draining water from a 7.3 psd fuel bowl. there's tons of info for newer trucks with the filters on the frame, but not much for the obs best thing I found was this: "Fuel bowl water drain - The water drain is a small lever (usually yellow) on the...
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    rockauto close out deals

    http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1127012&m=wc&l=en&html=true rockauto sent a link to me for deals on '96 psd parts some are pennies on the dollar.
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    bypassing '96 psd clutch safety

    is it possible to by pass our clutch safeties without pissing off our computers. I couldn't find any articles about this for psd trucks. I only found guys who unplugged and jumped idi switches. it would be nice to be able to lean into the truck, turn the key and start it w/o needing to climb in...
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    secure center consoles and seats for an OBS

    what options do we have for center consoles in an obs? I don't normally want to give up seating in a truck, but I have a crew cab now so more storage might be more better than more seats. I guess a bronco/excursion console should be close, but are there any other options? something like...

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