Biggershaft96
Cant Getrite
Wish they did that with coolant temps
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It's been a while since I've updated the thread here. The truck has been doing it's thing admirably, other than a few hiccups--namely the oil cooler line issue, and the coolant randomly disappearing one day. I've put over 5000 miles on it since December, though, and I really can't say too much other than I love this truck!
Since I last checked in, i have fixed a fw things, like the 4x4. It was literally just unplugged. That's all it was! One stupid plug on the top of the transfer case. Plugged 'er in, and it worked like a charm!
This weekend things will get a little hairy, though. I noticed that I had a brake wheel cylinder leaking on the rear wheel, and when I tore it down I discovered there was play in the axle bearing on the passengers side. I'm hoping that's what the whine has been this whole time, though I'm not looking forward to changing it!!
On that note, does anyone have any tips for removing axle shafts?
There are several how-to videos on YouTube if you need some guidance while doing it. Pretty straight forward job.
EDIT: Now after reading through your whole thread, why not swap the 14 bolt out of the '99 parts truck you got your engine and transfer case from? I'm sure the guy would cut you a deal after everything you bought from it.
I would've done that already, but the problem was that truck had 3:42 gears in it, and mine has 3.73's. I would've had to change the front axle too, and that didn't look like any fun!!