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    D2 hub grease

    I discovered some hub grease (about 1/2 oz) on my right rear brake rotor and hub assembly. I removed and checked out the hub and it seems OK, no noticeable issues while driving my truck either; also the grease looks like its been there for a while. I'm thinking maybe my breather tube was...
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    D2 CDL mod rewiring

    A few of you with early D2's have requested info on how to bypass the difflock wiring after installing CDL linkage. The benefit of this is the ability to shut off and restart your rig (with the CDL engaged) and not lose your ETC/ABS/HDC in the process; plus the difflock light continues to...
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    need a RR 24 spline rear driveshaft

    I'm doing a rotoflex conversion on my D2, I'm looking for a staight and serviceable 24 spline rear driveshaft and 4 bolt flange to do the conversion. Cheers
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    DIY body lift for a D2

    I'm in the planning stages of fabbing a 1" body lift for my D2, has anyone on the forum done this yet? I'm planning on using 2" 6061 aluminum round cut in 1" blocks for the body spacers. I've figured out that the radiator mounts will have to be repositioned, and the upper radiator cowling will...
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    Loose Intake Manifold Bolts

    OK folks--Last week my intake manifold sprung a coolant leak. As I was removing the manifold to change the valley gasket I did not have to break torque on ANY of the 12 mount bolts. They were all hand tight. Stretched bolts? I was an aircraft mechanic for 20 years, and I know bolts can...
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    help identifying an emissions component

    Can anyone tell me what the electrical fan looking thing mounted on the passenger side (for LHD) of the engine firewall is called, and what it does? It turns on when the engine is cold, and looks like it pumps air into the exhaust manifolds for emissions (I guess). It turns off after the engine...
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    OUCH-kissed a rock

    I was on a pretty challenging trail today, and sideslid into a rock outcrop. Oh well, my fun-meter was pegged despite the damage :D Anybody experienced with DIY body damage repair that can give helpful advice?