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AXLE SEALS While I was installing my leaf springs, I discovered what appeared to be a leaky passenger side axle seal: A bummer since I recently changed diff fluid and that stuff is SO expensive. My buddy happened to be doing diff work the same week and introduced me to Lube Locker gaskets...

CAMBURG SHACKLES Installed a set of these Saturday

Glad you posted this. I bought some from Stage 3 and have the same issues. I just lived with it because they are much cheaper than OEM. Maybe I'll hit them up. Thanks!

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Pic of the radio. Nothing too exciting, but I did use a magnetic mic mount which is pretty nifty: And after a little over 3 and half months, the Deavers finally showed up. And like a crazy person, I tackled the install solo. Do not recommend. Those things are heavy and awkward. Got er done...

Worked on this a little bit Sunday. Put the last piston (new grade 2) in and torqued the rod caps down using my new torque angle tool. This one worked much better than the last one: Decided to order a new heater pipe when I went to install it as it had an o-ring and was crusty. This one...

RADIO Got the new HAM radio installed. Haven't taken any pictures. Chose a different location. Instead of putting it in the center console, I put it outside the console at my right knee. Works for me for now. My radio in the other truck is in the same location. BATTERY HOLD DOWN Replaced my...

Played with this a little bit yesterday. I actually went out there with the intention of installing the motor mounts ahead of the engine since I don't have a timeline on actually both finishing this engine and actually putting it in the truck, but would like to see what it feels like with fresh...

IWE actuators and replacement axle put in over the weekend. Down to where I can do an axle/IWE end in 25 mins. now. First time having a functioning IWE system since I owned the truck. Hopefully I'll pick up a little MPG. Definitely a noticeable amount of drag decrease on the front tires...

The second boot kit came in earlier in the week. This one seems much better. Boots look like they will fit better and boots and clamps seem higher quality. Kit also comes with new snap rings and circlips and enough to do two joints for $35 after tax. Eventually I'll either rebuild the spare with...

Passenger mirror glass came in last week. Though the thing wasn't cheap IMO ($50) it definitely seems to be lower quality than OEM. Didn't have the 'Power Fold' etched on there: Or full backing plate: Install went fine: Truck has been parked for like a week or so because I've been...

Driver mirror motor came in yesterday. Managed to knock it out without causing any additional damage. Good thing because, those pieces of glass on that side are expensive. The motor I ordered did not come with the plug for memory (upper right socket in the left motor below). RockAuto didn't...

Appreciate the words men. @Steven_Born , great to hear from you! Been a while my friend. I know it's just one of those times, lord knows we've all had our share. Easy for us to get down on ourselves. I've gone through enough to know that it doesn't last forever and to take it all in stride...

No luck repairing that little HAM radio so far. Still ongoing. Used FORscan to re-calibrate for the new circumfrance of these 36.5" tires. Riding around with a laptop like Fast & Furious. Applied these fake CF stickers to my shifter: Not as sold on these ones. Partially my fault probably...

Yeah, honestly I probably wouldn't recommend them for you then. I would go fresh shocks, mid-perch, and ditch the sway bar and see how you like it. Costs nothing. I loved that set-up. I normally prefer a progressive spring rate like the stock ones. I couldn't justify going to Geisers because I...

They ride a little stiffer. About an inch over mid ride height for me. My buddy out west just did his and gained 2" so YMMV. I like them, but wasn't necessarily looking for a stiffer ride. Hope that helps. Where in SC are you?

Amazon store called Voodonala. They got pieces you wouldn't have ever even thought to overlay.

My experience has been: I've ordered from them several times and have gotten most of the parts I've ordered. However, I'll avoid ordering from them if I can help it. If I can find a part from Rock Auto, Amazon, or even eBay, I'll go there first. If it's an OEM part that I can't seem to source...

Updates from the past week or so. TAILGATE RELEASE Adjusted my tailgate latch release. It was starting to get to the top of the pull, which before long might have failed to release. Quick and easy fix. Now it pops quick and easy. TRIM COVER Attempted to make my cheap plasticky interior...

Awesome brother. Thanks for all the info! No plans to boost or run flat out. Just want something reliable for now. But also don't want to rule out anything for the future haha. We'll see what we're working with when the new set of rings gets here. Yes, I'm just replacing them with a stock size...

Yep, sounds like you need a new camera. Check out posts 29 & 30 in my intro thread for my experience. I used The Camera Source for the replacement. I paid $215.25 out the door for camera and new emblem by using code F150FORUM for $30 (15%) off. I'm still happy with mine. Like I mentioned in the...

PAINTED LCAs I missed adding this in my update posts yesterday, but a while back I also painted my lower control arms. Got the idea from a post on this forum. My passenger side was badly stained from the blown shock and looked like crap no matter how much I cleaned or polished them. Turned out...

MORIMOTO MARKER LIGHTS Sick of staring at the hazy corner marker lights, I ordered a set of Morimoto replacements to match the ones I've already put in the grill. Much cheaper than OEM, but as the ole saying goes, ya get what you pay for. The day before I installed these, we drove through a...

A few quick updates while it's on my mind and I have a minute to document. FIRE EXTINGUISHER Decided to mount it here for now: So far this location has worked out great. My criteria for scouting a location was: 1) Like we mentioned, it needed to be readily accessible 2) Subjected to...

Headlight was still acting unreliable over the weekend. I could get them to kick on by messing with the wiring like on the driver side. So replace the connector yesterday: Hopefully that fixes all my woes. I also changed out all of the corner marker lights with the Morimotos. I'll post more...