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Solid work Matrix. I was doing a sht job of explaining, that visual is way easier to understand!

Wouldn't just locking the tailgate resolve this? Nothing to buy, or install, or get in the way... just a turn of the key.

Diagrams look fine to me. Third would be an arc on the right hand side going up and down, imagine that outer bearing were completely missing, that's the dramatic version

Picking up that much power and torque tells me he is headed in the right direction. The 6.2l configuration is very similar to the mustang config so if he has done a few of those he should have a good idea of what needs changing.

End play is different, it refers to the axle shaft moving in and out, imagine sticking a dial indicator directly in the path of where you would remove the axle, as you push and pull that number will change. Axial play is normally 10x radial on a tapered bearing. On a 9.75 the axle rotates in an...

A local tuner should be able to get you dialed in. Forged + blower will be sweet! Don't fear the heads, just find someone who can help you work with them. You are going to want to find a tuner when you start cranking up the boost, so developing a relationship now will be a good start!

If you can find a block that is in good shape I would be really inclined to keep the bore to a minimum. Thin cylinder walls are no ones friend and these blocks aren't real meaty to begin with, it also gives you a chance to bore it again in the future if required. Rather than trying to up the...

End play is normal, with the truck in the air grab at 6 and 12, push hard at the 6 and rotate, should be no noise and smooth. Now with hands at 6 and 12 attempt to rock back and forth, should be no back and forth. If it fails either of these outer wheel bearings are done.

"I bet the brakes on that are expensive" People are real dumb. That was in reference to my Mustang, the Molten Orange Raptor gets surprisingly little attention, at least compared to the other stuff. Its my low profile lifestyle truck. Occasionally some middle age dude will ask me a question...

I'm not sure they would move a Raptor, mine scales at like 6600. That is a brilliant use for them though, I keep an ATV on a set but I am always trying to figure out what to do with my tires, and being able to stick one of those under, roll it out and back when I am done will save my spine!

The alignment kits don't change the range of adjustment. What they do is add a cam so the tech can just rotate the bolt to change the caster/camber (toe and angle alignment are done after with the tie rods). Without the alignment kit you basically loosen the bolts and start banging on stuff to...

Not familiar with LA. Look for a shop that has good reviews from the off road crowd. Usually a race shop will do a better job than a big chain type place. Ask the shop check the steering and suspension for wear. Most shops are glad to because it allows them to sell you services. Alignment on...

Car-part.com Sort the part by distance, that way you can find a place close enough to drive to, save shipping and verify the condition is good.

Tie rod ends. But first take it in for a free alignment check. Excess toe out will cause the same symptoms. If you have hit a curb, jump, whatever it has a tendency to pull the LCA out of adjustment (especially if you don't have an alignment kit installed, or if the last alignment tech didn't...

Check to see if your 3rd brake light has water intrusion. That is known to cause the problems you are having.

Some you can, some you can't. Just depends on which one fails :)

That is some smart, hard work, nice job!

Why are their "J" shocks $270 more than Tasca... Call them if you order: they will price match Tasca.

You get the ultimate car guy experience of file fitting rings! Take the time to set up a comfortable working area, nice swivel chair and get you a big, cold drink in an insulated cup :). Make sure you use the correct gap formula for boost or NA, and clean the burr off of each ring when you are...

That tells me one of your temp sensors is off. Most likely your trucks exterior temp sensor was being effected by the sun.

What is "better"? It is completely subjective. Pick the muffler you like the sound of (youtube is a good start). You aren't going to net a performance change you can feel off of any "performance" muffler. Replace your stock muffler with a Dynomax race bullet in 3" x 12", or if you want a drop...

If you have an N gauge I can do it for you, but if you have something like an SCT your email tuner should be able to do it.

The switch is flex fuel, it will let you run e-0 to e85.

No, the truck has the same fuel system as the flex fuel trucks, the lines are e85 rated and there is plenty of overhead in the injectors and pump. I have played with it. I get better fuel economy on a 35-40% ethanol blend than I do with straight low grade gas. Here is the why: At cruise on 87...

Another option is to convert to e85. All it takes is a tune (entire truck is setup with the same flex fuel stuff as the super duty 6.2l, just have to switch the switch), will drop your combustion air temps via thermal mass and evaporation. The truck will always run max timing because it will not...