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Haha yeah just rolled over 192k, was hoping I could swap those valve springs before then, well before 191k when I tried the first time and broke the damn tool, and then go to TRR in May and Wyoming with @The Car Stereo Company in July/August, that'll rack up some miles if I can swing it...

Short-term update on the RCV IWE eliminators. 400-500 mile road trip, zero issues on the interstate going 80. Slightly (and I mean like :gayfight: slightly) more steering effort, a little diff whine from the Torsen up front only noticeable at low speed when coasting (none at any other speed)...

You need to find some javelina...maybe they don't range that far west?

That’s great!

It could be lower balljoints, you can check that yourself with a jack and a prybar. Dealerships are hit and miss, so like medical things a second opinion isn't a bad idea. But assuming they are right and it's the lower shock mount, then you can have them replaced along with a rebuild from...

It's really hard to even see that thing, it snakes under the firewall right at the center of the block and back to the transmission, hopefully when they replace it they do route it away from wherever the charred spot is!! I was more concerned about the one along the driver's side frame rail, it...

Appreciate it! Yes, here's hoping they get it back to you quick, not sure how big that harness is but I've read of a couple cases where that has happened. Usually causes strange transmission issues I think but I did my best to re-route it so I don't find out!!

Did they say where it was damaged? Passenger side melting to exhaust or driver's side wheelwell where it hangs down or like rodents or something else? Hope that cures it!

Pusses. Haha I meant no offense, if you work on D9's (or the like) I'm sure the Ecoboost will be no problem!! Good luck and keep us posted, I'm interested to learn.

P1636 is for PCM, U0422 is CAN (Controller Area Network), I'd trace every inch of wiring harnesses and reseat/dielectric grease the crap out of every connector, to include terminals. Good luck!!

That's what stood out to me on the TSB @CoronaRaptor posted, under Service Procedure, #2 Reprogram the PCM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford scan tool." Well that and the 9.9 hours, oof. @ViMo much respect for attempting it yourself but...there's 5 Ford dealers in...

Also interested to see other options out there. Currently using a Red Hound underseat storage along with behind the seat, but I know I need a bed option for recovery gear as once I use it, there's a good chance it'll be muddy/filthy/nasty and a case or Action Packer type thing would be better...

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Right?! Also want to know. Bacon makes everything better.

This. Shocks are only part of the equation, I definitely recommend the Geisers on bottom perch and Deavers, springs make a world of difference (as do tires and inflation). At that mileage you might want to check lower/upper balljoints as well if you haven't already...

And Elanor. Dude, ELANOR!!!

Thought it was an AMX Javelin given the rust. Sweet Bronco though! New engine looking good, much better when it's in one piece :happy160:

Well that's not good :confused:

Outstanding. I must partake of these in their native setting!!

$5k is insane. Yes they are a bitch but just replacing ONE, oh and the tow, but it should not be anywhere near that price. The time @TAC71 quoted sounds right, 3-ish hours to pull the valve cover and lower spark plugs, rotate that cylinder to TDC, scope it to make sure (at which point they...

You can definitely rule out clogged cats, I had an '83 Chevy stepside with an anemic 305 that wouldn't start one day; replaced plugs, wires, air filter, HEI module, fark I don't remember what else but finally cut the damn cat out and it ran fine (well relatively, for a GM product, let's just say...

What an awesome trip. Question, what are chilaquiles?? Wikipedia makes them sound delicious!!!!!! Looks like a damn good time, great food and drinks and scenery, doesn't get much better than that. Jellyfish sting guy ok?

Little venomous bastards, I've looked at bite-proof gaiters a few times, if I was there I'd definitely invest in a pair.

Oh wow awesome finding petroglyphs!! I'm always the snake magnet heh, if there's one out there I'll inevitably set him off bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Well you could, yes, but that prevents you from using the key to unlock the truck if the battery is dead (not that this is THAT bad, it's why they also sell that Lock Plug, at the very least I think you would want to run a positive cable to the wheelwell or something so you could boost/charge...