best mods to keep truck running forever

[TomDirt]

best mod to keep the truck forever is a 30x30 garage that has regulated temps

And save the tires by leaving them off.






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[Nesc204]

NO Forced Induction..?? WTH..I love when my Induction to be Forced...makes me Grin from ear to ear when the Whipple forces me to burn that sweet 92otc..

I plan on Super Charging mine but I'm gonna put Forged internals 1st in it

 

[Gary E]

Maintenance.

5k oil changes with synthetic oil. Spark plugs on the regular. Fluids. Bushings. Close to stock as possible. No forced induction. Etc...

Why synthetic oil?

 

[Augster]

On a Gen 1 that wasn't made for forced induction, you are playing with fire.

This has been true for any factory Normally Aspirated vehicle since the introduction of the ICE: Adding Nitrous oxide, supercharger, and/or turbocharger(s), the already higher static compression of typical NA engines would put yet additional stressors on the internals and head gasket(s). But tinkerers still do it for the coveted HP/TQ Holy Grail. Prudence is the key (limiting boost, adjusting timing, proper fuel, etc), and of course, ultimately rebuilding the long block to handle the additional power...

 

[shigman]

Not to mention the added stress on the transmission, diffs, axles, hubs, U joints, driveshafts, tires, and brakes.

 

[Gary E]

Not to mention the added stress on the transmission, diffs, axles, hubs, U joints, driveshafts, tires, and brakes.

Depends how how heavy your right foot is.

 

[shigman]

Depends how how heavy your right foot is.

Well of course, but if you have a light right foot why bother with forced induction in the first place. I totally agree, but the OP asking about "running forever" leads me to think a good 100K trouble free miles isn't good enough.

 

[Canuck714]

Yo! Curious what the group thinks are the best aftermarket addons to keep truck running smooth forever?

Purchased a 2013 with 51K miles last year and now have 56K miles. I have done a lot of visual upgrades over this last year but want to focus more on the longevity/engine side now. This truck will be my forever truck so just curious what I need to buy / do (outside of standard mileage maintenance)

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Nice looking truck..
Forever truck eh...Don't think I've ever had one of those, but I have had 4 Raptors LOL.
These things are durable if you look after them, the 11 with all the suspension has seen a ton of desert and Baja, runs great. It gets fluids and filters more than most vehicles but I think that's why she doesn't have issues. Oil and filters are cheap insurance on keeping the dirt out of the engine.
I also do drain and fill/filter trans ever 30K since it sees a lot of off-road, diff's once a year, coolant every 2.
Replaced rack, pump, Lead Frame at 180, complete AC system at 210, other than that hardly anything else has failed. Sitting at 215,000 now.

 

[Nex]

Why synthetic oil?

Cleans and lubricates better than conventional oil.

 

[Gary E]

Cleans and lubricates better than conventional oil.

Ok, but that's debateable. It does show oil leaks sooner, though becaue every molecule is the same size..