Recent content by rbell

This is new to me, anyone ever had a ball joint push up like this? The bottom one looks fine but the top one has developed a nice gap. Its like the spindle pushed the joint out of the socket a little bit. Any thoughts??

Ok so I've got a buddy who has a 03 LB7 with some high mileage 300K plus. Anyway he has a wrecked 09, he was wondering if it would be possible to put the 09 motor and tranny into the 03? Thanks in advance guys..ROB

Hey bud just wanted to let you know that I finally got the truck back on the dyno with the new turbo (Thunder 330). With no other changes I made an additional 38HP, torque stayed about the same. Needess to say I'm very happy with the new unit..Thanks again man...ROB

Hey everyone, I've been chasing a vibration at 45-50mph for a while now. Today I put the truck on jack stands and notices the drivers side tire had a good bit of play when pulling at 12 and 6. The ball joints are brand new, less than 5000 miles. Is there any real check for the bearing hub? I...

Well it looks as though my transfer case (rear) has started to leak. I've also got a vibration around 50 and 70 mph. By the way it's a one piece shaft that I just had balanced today, two weights were added but it made no difference. I can grab the yoke and move it up and down, not alot but it...

OK everyone, I'm a common rail guy so I'm lost on my buddies 12 valve. He just picked this truck up last week, I finally had a chance to drive it today. My God the thing won't get out of it's own way. Aside from that it will not shift into second until about 2900rpms, and thats after you get off...

OK everyone I’m about to check myself in the crazy house.:bang:bang I’ve still got this damn front end clunk when making turns at slow speed or front end articulation. I can hit a speed bump head on and get no noise. To date here are the parts I’ve replaced: 1. All four ball joints 2. All new...

Drivers side tie rod is shot, planning on changin them both very soon. Does anyone have any helpful tips on doing this job? Thanks in advance...ROB

Hey everyone, now that the 18th is upon us I just wanted to see who was going to camp at the track. I'm planning on bringing up a bunch of fresh burger for the grill, just tryin to gage how much I need. Can't wait, see you all there...ROB

Well I finally got my new full billet trans installed over the weekend, let me say I couldn't be more happy with it. Things went pretty good taking the old unit out aside from the damn transfer case. That took some time but I finally got it off. It took me about 4.5 hours to get all the old...

Hello Everyone, Well I can hardly contain myself, the new Garmon Full Billet trans should be here in a day or so, I’m looking for some helpful advice on removing the old unit. Things like tools needed (sizes) and any other helpful hints to make the job go smooth. I’ve done of few swaps in...

Hey everyone, my buddy at work has an 03 Duramax, bone stock aside from a Superchips downloader. He's really looking for some good mileage so he doesn't want to throw a bunch of fuel to it. Is their anything he can do to help reduce turbo lag down low? He's new to diesel and I have a Dodge so I...

Quck question, my buddy has an 03 LB7, can you fit a set of 35" tires on this truck with the torsion bars cranked up? Thanks ROB

Buddy of mine has to remove someones oil pan from a 99 for some reason. He was wondering if you can remove the pan without removing the engine. Could someone please provide some info on this job? A simple procedure would be great...Thanks in advance for your help.>ROB

Hey guys and Gals, quick question about Smarty speedo adjustment. When you set a truck back to stock does the computer continue to store the speedo change since it has nothing to do with fueling or timing? Thanks and have a great weekend everyone..ROB