Something that blows black!...kinda'.

[dsmDolney]

Needs some tow mirrors....
My buddy has a 12 valve and loves it although 5th gear went out last week

[DSMINMN]

Needs some tow mirrors....
My buddy has a 12 valve and loves it although 5th gear went out last week

I agree it does. I think it would fit into the color scheme as well as make the truck look a little newer. Same with wheels I feel; in due time!

His fifth gear nut come loose? That's the one downside to the NV4500.

[dsmDolney]

Some wheels and color matched mirrors would make the truck look good. Im not to much of a fan on fender flares but not my decision.
My buddys also getting the tranny looked at thia week sometime so well see i guess

[DSMINMN]

My rear fenders were beat up as this thing has been a farm truck for most of it's life. Some day I'd like to upgrade to the better and bigger style pocket fender flares as well. With larger wheels, tires and the 3 inch lift I am going to get it will be perfect.

Also a three inch lift is the max one wants to go while still retaining the ability to tow. So that's what I'll be shooting for just for practicality.

[dsmDolney]

When you get the other flares and wheels on you shouod color match the flares also haha im a big fan of color matched everything on trucks

[DSMINMN]

You guys think I should sell this and get a new Durango? Hear they are like, it, bruh. LOL

When you get the other flares and wheels on you shouod color match the flares also haha im a big fan of color matched everything on trucks

I'd upgrade to the larger pocket flares before I waste time sanding these down to paint them.

[DSMINMN]

I thought I'd put together a list of things I believe the truck needs. So as to maybe work to completing them and informing others as well. Also I want to avoid filling other threads! (;

The first thing I know it needs is a track bar. Almost all of the ball joint have ripped boots. Some don't even have any! So those are also on the list. With the new front bumper I am considering replacing the front shocks as well..just cause. Since I'll be in the general region I'd like to pop for differential cover off and inspect it. If all is good just replace the fluids with something synthetic.

If I am able I will be doing the KDP at this time as well. While doing so I will also be replacing the gasket on the tappet inspection plate/cover. I may buy a billet aluminum cover that replaces the easily bent and leaking factory one. A few other "pluses" to the billet one is it does not require a gasket and it has a breather port! Gotta' love that.

Since these things will take a little bit of time I will also look into replacing the rear diff. fluid as well as the transfer cases fluid.

[b00sted_spyder]

Oh Dodge, i hate your ball joints! Have fun. Lol. A customer brought in his $800 lifetime warranty replaceable ball joints to install in his cummins. They were pretty cool. I'm assuming you have an open diff up front? I believe they should just be adjusters just like the rears. Check to make sure your axle joints are still good while you're there. A cummins just came in today with a cap missing and the joint wore into the yoke. Ridiculous! What kind of tcase is in your truck? I'm guessing a new process 233?

[DSMINMN]

The front is a Dana 60 & the transfer case is supposed to be a 241-Stand. The guy that fixed the transmission however let me know my transfer case was from a 1 ton as it has a PTO cover. I really should've looked at the damn plate on the thing.

One thing I would like to do as well is replace all of the U-joints. Fronts as well. Wheel bearings too. I had new rotors and pads put on this right when I got it and I just had them reuse the old bearings so I'm sure it's due.

[b00sted_spyder]

All you'll really see is just the side of the planetary once you pop that cover off on that tcase. Make sure you go with Spicer snap tight joints.