Recent content by squirt

Sorry, it was picked up a few days ago as a donation. Wounded Warrior Project will get the benefit, it's up on eBay now.

Make me an offer. If it's not sold by next week, I will donate it and just take the tax break.

I'll also throw in any D2 parts I have on the shelf - A couple of headlights, the original diffs, some exterior trim, some SAI parts, etc.

I've owned this vehicle for about 7-8 years, had fun with it, but now with family responsibilities it's just sitting and I don't have time for it anymore. I don't really know the value of these anymore, so I am offering at $4500. Let me know if I'm way off. I'd like to get it out of my...

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