Diesel Truck Shiat - Per Cook's Request...

[stx4wheeler]

Can I run 285's on the front of my 2wd f-250 without any rub, or do I need to stick with 265 or 275's?

Just finished swapping the rear tires to the front and 285/75/16 fit with no rub with about and inch or inch and a half at full lock.

Also, the rpm difference of 235 vs 285's was prolly 100rpm or less at 70mph.

[robertf03]

prolly want a cracker?

[eight]

I would run some ribbed 235/85/16 on the front and AT 265/75/16 on the back and forget about rotating tires.

[DRAGOONRANCH]

I would run some ribbed 235/85/16 on the front and AT 265/75/16 on the back and forget about rotating tires.

I would only run the ribbed in your rear....

[FJAggie07]

just another day in diesel paradise...loaded up today to take the trucks out in the next couple weeks.

[eight]

So, what's the latest on stock replacement fuel pumps for dodge 24 valve diesels? I have no interest in dogs or fass or whatever the high dollar stuff is. Last I checked everyone was all about the new Airtex pumps so I got one of them. Lasted about 20K. My 2 stock pumps lasted over 100K each. When the stock pumps went bad they did it slowly, still pumped a few psi. I pulled a plug out of the top of the fuel filter and the airtex pumps nothing. I pulled about 21,000 lbs with the old dodge Friday, sure the pump was out then but it never acted like anything was wrong. Internet search today says the airtex is crap.

[TdmayfieldIV]

we sell airtex and it is ****

On another note, a 2011 dodge 3500 came into work today because it had a check engine light on. And at 15,000 miles, there was an egr code and a airflow sensor code.

It makes this commercial laughable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8y--fHpLXk

[StevenAg03]

So, what's the latest on stock replacement fuel pumps for dodge 24 valve diesels? I have no interest in dogs or fass or whatever the high dollar stuff is. Last I checked everyone was all about the new Airtex pumps so I got one of them. Lasted about 20K. My 2 stock pumps lasted over 100K each. When the stock pumps went bad they did it slowly, still pumped a few psi. I pulled a plug out of the top of the fuel filter and the airtex pumps nothing. I pulled about 21,000 lbs with the old dodge Friday, sure the pump was out then but it never acted like anything was wrong. Internet search today says the airtex is crap.

i dont think there is much in the way of stock replacements. I had a Holley Blue on mine for 3-4 years in addition to the stock pump. I went this route because it was cheaper than the FASS or AirDogs. After replacing it 4 times, i bought the AirDog Raptor.

If you dont want to spend the 400 for the AirDog, by another stock pump.

[85cj7]

Just joined the diesel team!

[FJAggie07]

Cool truck! Gay wheels...

[JB]

Please tell me that it does not have dual pipes out the back.

Please tell me you are removing the mexicano fuell filler

[sam_hodnett]

It would be super clean without the duals, ghey door handles, ghey chrome gas cap, and the wheels are meh

[BroncoJo]

What is it with you and mexican trucks?


I like it and bet with a few tweeks (handles and gas cap removed) it will look great

[Shaggy]

I only see one pic. Am I missing something?

[85cj7]

Just joined the diesel team!

2006 Silverado 2500hd CCSB, Exactly what I wanted
Duramax/Allison 6spd with 102K miles Didn't know much about them until researching and talking to Ed (Thanks!). Absolutely in love with this combo
2wd
LT2 model which means it has just about every option except a moon roof. Great Interior. Very very little wear and I don't find the interior styling nearly as bothering as some reviews on-line made it seem

Factory options.

Pwr windows/locks/seats/mirrors
Keyless entry
Leather interior
Heated seats/mirrors
Tow package
LBZ/6spd Allison tranny
Front captain seats with rear bench and non-folding console up front.
Bose premium sound system with in dash cd changer, and separate rear radio.
Color is a metallic grey/almost a pewter.
Separate digital climate control for front driver and passenger.
Overhead console with map lights


Aftermarket options and maintenance.

Front levelling kit with Cognito upper control arms(around 3-3.5" lift)
Bilstein shocks all around
20" incubus rims A LITTLE bling for my liking but they are growing on me and replace the factory wheels that I have read so many bad reviews on-line about
275/65 Goodyear Wrangler AT/S Immediately noticed they are a little loud
billet door handles My only hesitation with buying this truck. Going back to stock would be nice but available cash is short at this point after the initial investment
billet antenna
billet grill
aluminum gas cap door
bedlocker electronic toneau cover with switch mounted under dash Absolutely bad a$$ and in love with it. Great to be able to leave some stuff in the bed with no worries about it walking away
gas strut assisted tailgate
built storage box for behind rear seat
Built in blue tooth with microphone next to the visor in the ceiling.
Banks monster exhaust
Banks air intake
Drop in Bedliner
HID lights(pretty sure they are HID, definitely not factory)
10% tint on all windows except windshield


For maintenance, previous owner has changed the engine oil, rear diff both to mobile synthetic. The transmission cooler lines were replaced with new lines, and the fluid was switched to transynd synthetic as well; plus regularly changed out all filters including the fuel filter. All of this was done at 100k miles. I also had all 4 ball joints replaced at 101k miles, brakes checked out good, and lubed all of the joints in the suspension with synthetic grease.









In short I am very happy with the buy. Almost all of the 'mods' I would have wanted to do anyway down the line so it saves me cash and time. Some of the 'mods' I would like to reverse but that will all occur with time. This truck will last me a long time and will be able to pull the jeep and get me to work just fine.

And no mexican would be able to afford this truck without the help of credit cards or some lock picks.