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Now that we are in AZ, I need to get my Dmax smagged to get new reg/plates.. Where to go?? I have some contraband on it but no programer.. Mostly intake and exhaust stuff.. EGR delete,PCV re-route, down and up pipes, larger exhaust, cold air intake.. We are in pinzl Co. Where is the best place to take it and get it done that isn't going to flag it? I have been told Pinal is pretty chill.. LEt me know if you have a recomendation. can text me at 559-804-0818
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Anyone have any experience with it? I don’t need a diesel. I just want to tow my enclosed a few times a year. And a boat in the summer. I also get free gas so that’s steering me towards the gas motor. But I want to know if people are happy with them or are they a dog.
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Anyone own or use to own a Hummer H3? Any opinions or info about them? They seem to be pretty affordable for its capabilities, especially when comparing to Jeep. Parts look to be easily available being that it’s all GM. Not much aftermarket available, but not sure how much is needed? Looking for something that can be towed behind the RV, off road capable, yet still comfortable on the road.
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So, yeah. My 2020 Mustang GT developed a clunk in the LR suspension that got progressively worse. With me in the car, it would clunk in parking lots on offset bumps 1-2 times before parking. With the whole family, it was a constant clunk for any/all bumps. Jul 17, took it in to Penske Ford La Mesa, mechanic rode with me in the parking lot, heard the clunk and acknowledged the problem (thankfully no "could not repeat diagnosis"). Get a call later that day that they couldn't diagnose, needed to keep it. No loaners available. Jul 19, get a call that it's the shocks, should come in the 20th and done by COB, no loaners available. Jul 21, call them in the mor…
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So I’m thinking about buying a used jeep. First I was looking at wranglers. Then I started thinking about a Cherokee. I like the cherokee because it’s longer wheel base for ocotillo wells open desert jamin and the creature comforts that seem to come along with them like leather interior. I decided I also want an automatic and the Cherokee seems to be quite a bit cheaper than wranglers. My questions are for guys that have or had a Cherokee. What are the downfalls vs a wrangler, what kind of long arm kit would you get, what to stay away from? I’m looking at a few early 2000 grand cherokees. Thank you
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My truck has had every single front end part replaced with all AC Delco and a few Moog problem solvers parts. New power steering pump and just put in a new blue top steering box.(rumor is Red top is no good anymore) I have the same problem I had when I started replacing everything. The steering is tight and when you go to make a turn it won't self correct, it'll do u-turns if you let your hand off the wheel. I've had two alignment shops look at it and align it, one bumped the torsion bars up a little bit and one said replace the steering box which I just did. Help! PS. We also swapped out different pitman and drag links because we thought maybe they we…
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Hey guys, I'm trying to help out my father-in-law by finding a shop that can fix the overheating issue he is having in his custom 64 Power Wagon. His truck was built by several shops in So Cal over a 25+ year period. He finally gets it done, takes it to Vegas where he lives and the damn thing overheats as soon as he tries to pull any type of a hill. It has a 440 wedge engine (Chrysler B) that is basically stock other than a Holley sniper efi and headers. It has a/c and he says the problem is he can't get a big enough radiator in it. He's got a good quality 26" aluminum radiator with 3200 cfm fans (total). He thinks this set up isn't enough but it sounds to me like that sh…
Last reply by Dockmaster, -
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I have a 37'' tire in my way! I can't see sh!t backing up in my 2012 Jeep JKU. I'm looking for a plug and play head unit, new speakers and a hard wired back up camera. Any suggestions? I'd like to be able to do it for $1000 or less - I don't want cheap but I'm also not looking to win any contests
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I'm having issues with my 2010 Silverado. I cleaned the throttle body and now the idle is all out of whack. Tried the relearn process but no go. I had this issue some years back and mechanic dude I know was able to set it back with a fancy programmer. Anyone in San Diego area have the tool to do this? I'll pay for your time.
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Not tech, but.... What's your ride? Where do you like to wheel? Recent mods?
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So we are changing up our game a bit and decided it’s time to sell my older truck to make some room in the garage 2015 2500 duramax ltz long bed. local Chevy dealer that I do a lot of work with offered me 51k……damn is all I can say
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Curious where people find good deals on oil when doing oil changes? I'm almost due on my truck and MOHO and I like to do the oil change myself. Both are diesel and for the two of them I need 25 qts or 6.25 gallons. It can get cold up here in Oregon and my cabin gets well below freezing in the winter so I run 5w-40 and prefer full synthetic. Last time I ordered gallon jugs from Amazon and I see they are currently around $23/gallon for Rotella. Local parts stores are like $10 more per gallon. Curious where others are buying theirs? I'm not partial to any one brand so any name brand is OK with me.
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My wife and I are throwing around the idea of a new/er truck. Currently, we have a 1500 that has been lovely. We are considering a larger, possibly diesel truck. We do not have a specific need as far as heavy loads or trailers. Just the idea of buying a truck for longevity, strength and potential for hauling larger cargo. As of now, we only haul a single axle open trailer for Glamis. ZERO plans for a toy hauler or larger unit with big vehicles. But would like the ability to pull a vehicle, trailer, equipment, if needed. Especially with a move out of California always in the works. Please. Pro's / Con's of gas vs diesel. This could be my la…
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My 2010 1500 Silverado is throwing "stabiltrak off/traction control off" at peak RPM's, going up grades. Couple hard shifts just before. Goes away shortly after. No codes. I replaced all plugs when it first happened and made it less common but still doing it. Research online brings up a lot but almost nothing for a fix. A common one is deleting the AFM (active fuel management) along with swapping oil pump. I'm afraid my abilities are spent and it's time to take it in. Any reccomendations in the east/far east county/Poway area?
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Any recommendations on buying a used motor online? Looking for LS1, 6.0 truck motor for a 2006 GMC Sierra 2500
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New post about the cat on the second page I recently "bullet proofed" my truck and am looking for a tuner / monitor for it now. I had a SuperChips tuner for my 7.3 that just had the basic tunes - stock, tow, tow safe, tow performance, and hi-performance. That was easy enough to use but I wouldn't mind something a little more, I don't know, tunable now? Main thing is being able to see my temps and gaining a little more performance when towing. I don't currently have a travel trailer, but will be in the market later on down the road. I tow 16 to 30 foot trailers for work, sometimes a couple of states over even, moderately loaded. Would love something that has an…
Last reply by RideSand, -
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I have a new to me 2017 Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins. I'm wanting to upgrade some things on it in order to make it as reliable as I can. First thing I'm looking at is this: BMP 6.7 Cummins Cat Fuel filter adapter 07-21 – Black Market Performance From what I understand, they are better filters, less expensive filters, and make changing the filters much easier. Down side, I've read that more filtration leads to the pump having to work harder. I know there are a lot of 6.7 Cummins owners on this board...have any of you done this conversion and can give me your impressions on it?
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I have a 2013 Chev 3500 SRW that has a 4'' Rancho lift with drop spindle, Fox shocks and good rubber. I want to put it back to stock height, will buy Bilsteins and will most likely have to get smaller tires (285's) Anyone with a similar year need a lift? Anyone have stock spindles laying around? I'm not 20 any more!
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Looking for a good and clean install of an on board compressor and tank system integrated with air bags for a 2020 F350. Truck has upfitter switches, really hope to get a system installed that does not use Bluetooth or phone to monitor/adjust or use the spare tire space. I have not seen any complete DIY kits that have all the features I would like. If there is, please advise. Truck has the phenomenal LED headlights (properly adjusted), and EVERY damn big rig coming toward me on the 395 burns their high beams into my eyes when I tow my toyhauler at night. Flashing my high beams back at them does not seem to appease them! TIA
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Just picked up a 21 JL Rubicon Unlimited. Jeep was purchased for a few reasons. 1. It will be my daily driver. About 50 miles per day. 2. I wanted something to tow behind the motorhome. 3. I'd like to do MODERATE off-roading. Mostly trails to get back to fishing spots or remote areas. No real plans of rock crawling or anything like that. Super moderate. Just to have some family fun. With that said, I'd like to do 2-2.5 inch lift and put wheels/tires on it. I'd like to run 35s. There are about a million different options ranging from $300 to $2000. From body lifts to full suspension lifts. I'd like some advice on what I should do for what I'd like to u…
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So I got this: It's a '17 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk w/ the Trailhawk Luxury Group (adaptive cruise, leather/suede interior, bi-xenon headlights, pano sunroof, etc.) and the 5.7L Hemi. It actually looked like this when I picked it up, complete with roof-rails, old-man-side-steps, faded vinyl (that somebody has tried to polish 🤦♂️) etc: I spent Sunday knocking the old-man off it and got the steps/rails/vinyl and most of the badges off (I debated on the badges, but our Trackhawk is de-badged and I like the clean look so I went for it). Monday I got new tires put on (275/65-18 KO2s ~32.1") and brought the front up 1" in all modes via aftermarket …
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So, yesterday, Sunday 08/15...my wife and I are headed to my mom's in Arcadia. We are on the 57 NB just before the 60 fwy when all the sudden my truck starts shaking...BAD! No it's not a tire shake, I just put brand new tires on. This was different...I'm starting to feel like I'm losing power! No engine code...everything is reading fine. I pull over at Pathfinder and shut it off. i wait a minute then start it up...it's just shaking really bad so I pop the hood while its running thinking a Motor mount had failed or something. Nope all looks good...no leaks underneath, no visible damage that I could see looking under the truck! So I shut if off and call …
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I’m shopping for a truck right now and want to get a few opinions. Will be buying 40’ 16,000-17,000k toy hauler. You guys that are doing it with single wheel trucks any regrets? Guys with short beds, how big of a pain in the ass is the sliding hitch? I have towed a Weekend Warrior slc3705 with my 2005 short bed duramax. It only had D rated tires and when the trailer was empty you could feel the rear tires squirm. But once loaded it was fine. Stopping was decent and power was plenty. ( only did this once I borrowed the trailer ) I’m not opposed to a dually but finding one that isn’t a piece of Crap for under 45k will be difficult. ideally I’m hoping to…
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Website links? Forums? I don't want to go crazy but I do want to mount a 5lb co2 cylinder, jack, rope, etc in my Jeep. How deep is the rabbit hole? I don't need Jeep or other cool name brand stuff. Just things that will work when I need them too.
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Wife and I needed something to pull behind the moho and what better than a Jeep? Wife wanted a stock jeep, after I stopped snickering I started looking, knew I wanted the 3.6 motor, 4 door, Rubicon - cause I wanted the Dana 44 and didn't want to swap them out if I got the Sport or Sahara. Budget started out at $25k, wasn't finding much so went up to $35k and came in less than that. Found a 2012 Rubicon in Phoenix, lots of txt's, emails and talking to the guy, then I asked @Squatcher if he could go take a look and considering what he had to say (he knows how I am and what I was looking for) the seller and I struck a deal. Borrowed my old flatbed from @Grease Monkey an…
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