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Are you sure the gauge is accurate? Have you tried filling with the pump upside-down?

Back to the questions at hand - 1) The dash can be removed and reinstalled, there is guidance available here and elsewhere (RAVE for example). It's annoying, but doable. I've had one out and back in within a single day on my own, and I'm no professional. There is no youtube video showing...

Are you absolutely certain that it's not an exhaust leak at a manifold gasket? It's a common issue, and sounds very similar.

Post a video of the sound.

I've used airsoft beads for the last ~10 years. Works perfectly for me.

Given that it was a California truck, the paint flaking on the hood/roof and defroster cracking is much better than most I've seen of this age. Must have been garaged for a good part of its life.

Yep, check ring/pinion backlash. Pinion bearing may also be the issue, though I suspect you did a cursory inspection before installing the new axle.

What are the hub-to-fender measurements at all 4 corners? There are a million measurements in the archives on dweb for a baseline. You can definitely replace shocks and springs at different times if that fits your budget. Based on the pictures and your description, it seems like the truck...

Having owned both, I would say that they are basically equivalent. The 2003 is a bit more modern with minor details like gauge cluster/interior colors, headlights, front bumper, etc. 4.6 vs 4.0 doesn't really matter. They're both under-powered dogs that leak oil everywhere.

If you think it's one of the manifold gaskets, you should be able to use a short piece of tubing on your ear and detect which exhaust port is causing the noise. If your stethoscope is like mine, it terminates in a solid rod and is most useful for ticking or vibrating noises. Another...

I've used slices of 4" OD aluminum rod in the past several times. I don't think 4.5" would fit under the hats very well with the radius at the top. FYI for reference - https://discoweb.org/ome3/spacer.htm

So what's the question here? Are you asking for advice on what to do? It sounds like your issue is isolated to bank 1. Since you're already suspecting bank 1 O2 sensor (and apparently don't want to spend any money), I'd suggest swapping the upstream O2 sensors side-to-side. Then drive for a...

I think you made your own argument against having the mount portable. The sacrifices in strength, durability, and positioning far outweigh the rare convenience of having a rear winch. Much like yourself, the number of times I wish I could pull from the rear of my vehicle are very few. And in...

He built the one I ordered to have more of an ARB-style brush guard with plate center supports and bigger tubing. I also omitted the D-rings for 2" receiver tubes that I used to hold shackle mounts most of the time, and for a drop hitch receiver occasionally to move my trailers around. I was...

Probably about $200-250. Advertise it as unknown manufacturer instead of Bottorf, and you'll get about $100 more. I had him make a front bumper and sliders for me back in the day. The build quality was good on my parts, but maybe that was before demand increased and things went to shit.