Maryland Chapter #33 Never ending thread VI

[scottsjeeprolet]

Got any pics Mark? Must be nice to be independently wealthy.
Is it a Goose or tag?

[bootsdodgejn]

so what do you guys think.Iv been having problem with mine and now dont have fog lights.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/94-01-DODGE-RAM-HALO-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-FOG-LIGHTS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ009QQi temZ190231510913QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Chris Taylor]

Fog lights are probably the switch. that happened to mine. $80 at the dealer and 10 minutes to install in the parking lot.

I personally do not like those lights but that is just my opinion.

[rollincoal02]

they are ugly as sin and riceriffic, would go great on a honda!

[paroxysym]

boots, get yourself a nice set of bulbs or new stock headlight housings if there is some oxidation going on with them. put the money else where in the truck... i bought a set of PIAAs for my headlights and factory fogs and im not messing with anymore lighting BS. they are great and cost me $130 for all 4....

also, dark headlights like they look good on dark trucks- not white. just my opinion dude.

[bootsdodgejn]

well i know it is my fog lights not the switch.Im trying to find lights that will put out a nice distance.pluse once i posted that i kinda hated them anyway so i totaly agree with yall.

How you like them PIAAs.Also were ya get them

[paroxysym]

well i know it is my fog lights not the switch.Im trying to find lights that will put out a nice distance.pluse once i posted that i kinda hated them anyway so i totaly agree with yall.

How you like them PIAAs.Also were ya get them

PIAAs are nice, they have a blue tint to the bulb so they kinda match the truck- i know im a ricer... i got them from a buddy of mine that has his own website and stuff. they are a bad bulb, but i noticed that unless you do: upgraded harnesses, HIDs, or xenon headlights your basic replacement bulb is gonna suck.

[bootsdodgejn]

What are xenon.What do they run

[skynyrd]

boots if you want bright head lights talk to kieth his are bright

[06MegaCTD]

Hey guys i posted this in the other section but figured you fellow md guys might have a answer for me. I am in the market for a truck and have been looking at mega cabs for a little while now. I just picked up my pre-approval check so its time for me to start getting serious in looking. There is a truck in new jersey that i want to go take a look at but am wondering about registering it. Can they do MD registering at that dealership or do i have to just get temp tags or something and bring it back down here and get it inspected and then registered here. And do ya'll know anything about the taxes also, do i just pay the new jersey tax and then be exempt from the maryland tax when registering or do i have to pay both.

[biggerkin]

Fith wheel go to cyclonervs.com Its a 3210[redface][redface]:o:o

[BigErksG2]

they are ugly as sin and riceriffic, would go great on a honda!

ouch, mr rollincoal02. those are the ones i have... i just wanted somethin brighter than stock (and my stock ones leaked and had rust inside them). By the way, tommorow night is bike night at hooters in towson. Ill be up there most of the night and around 9ish we usually go up the road to a bar with $3.50 pitchers of coors light!!!! Im there, so it has to be a good time.

[crabbelle]

Hey guys i posted this in the other section but figured you fellow md guys might have a answer for me. I am in the market for a truck and have been looking at mega cabs for a little while now. I just picked up my pre-approval check so its time for me to start getting serious in looking. There is a truck in new jersey that i want to go take a look at but am wondering about registering it. Can they do MD registering at that dealership or do i have to just get temp tags or something and bring it back down here and get it inspected and then registered here. And do ya'll know anything about the taxes also, do i just pay the new jersey tax and then be exempt from the maryland tax when registering or do i have to pay both.

you have to pay taxes for both states, youll probably have to get temp tags and get an inspection and regs here. that why if you are going to buy outa states its best to buy in DE, since you only pay md fees

[06MegaCTD]

so i am going to have to pay almost 1500 in taxes when i buy the truck and then another 1500 in taxes when i drive back here and register the truck or do you have a certain time period that you are exempt

[06 DIESEL]

You only have to pay taxes once if the state that you purchase has the same or higher tax rate as MD. I only paid taxes once for my truck when I moved it here, paid them in IL, not MD. They will not give you a refund on the taxes either, I tried and the lady looked at me very funny.

[rollincoal02]

its different if you are registering it from another state where YOU had it registered. but buying it and bringing it here to be registered requires that you pay all MD taxes to register and tag it

[crabbelle]

rollin coal: why you going to twins and nitrous?

[Sea:\>Drive]

boots if you want bright head lights talk to kieth his are bright

Did someone say cheap eBay Bi-Xenon HID kits? Yup got it, love it. Yes they are very bright, no more issues ever! Worth the buck and a half I paid, but now even cheaper on eBay.

Haven't been on in a few days, puter blew up. Got my new one up and running now so good.

Got a new line of fire/ice installed, still don't have all the parts to the new stereo, and still need to install a comp and a Raptor one day, so let me know if there is a wrenchin' day sometime soon.

[scottsjeeprolet]

I'm thinking we can knock out a few things this Saturday at 1ish if anyone wants a hand puttin on some stuff.

[06MegaCTD]

lol, ramsport59 i just saw you tonight after i was leaving damons grill right outside the arundal mills

[ramsport59]

Yup, either heading to or from Friday's.....Did I see you?

Rick

[bootsdodgejn]

So this is one of the options.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bi-Xenon-9003-Dual-HID-CONVERSION-KIT-H4-9004-9007-H13_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ36476QQihZ009QQitem Z190231739000QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

Anybody else have any ideas

[06MegaCTD]

no i doubt you would notice me cause i was in a green expedition. But i am getting my mega cab on saturday

[skynyrd]

white99stang you just have to make sure that you tell the dealer that you are bringing the truck back to maryland and they will not charge you taxes in NJ you just have to pay the maryland tax when you register it. the dealer will check your license and make sure that you are licensed in maryland and the address is a maryland address.

[06MegaCTD]

lol, whats crappy is i have a texas driver license. So i guess i need to take care of that before i go too. Or i will just bring my apartment lease or something that has my name on it.

[06MegaCTD]

And where is the truck pull everyone is going to around here, not that i want to pull but always like to watch.

[skynyrd]

the big pull that everyone goes to is the buck but it was just this past weekend there is pretty much one pull a weekend some where in the state rollincoal would know where they are on what weekends. there is also a drag race coming up in beginning of aug at cecil county dragway.
one weekend when we have a big wrenching day at scotts you'll have to come up and meet up with us.

[scottsjeeprolet]

lol, whats *&^* is i have a texas driver license. So i guess i need to take care of that before i go too. Or i will just bring my apartment lease or something that has my name on it.

You should just go down to the MVA today or Friday and get your license for MD. Less hassle.
You also need to go and Edit your post, take out the bad word or the admin will do it for you.
the big pull that everyone goes to is the buck but it was just this past weekend there is pretty much one pull a weekend some where in the state rollincoal would know where they are on what weekends. there is also a drag race coming up in beginning of aug at cecil county dragway.
one weekend when we have a big wrenching day at scotts you'll have to come up and meet up with us.
Mason Dixon drag racing is July 19th.
This Sat we are gonna fix a couple trucks.

[BigErksG2]

so who all is goin up scott's on saturday? i should be stoppin by at some point in the day.

[06MegaCTD]

**** wish i could show up, i just got off the phone with the dealership in new jersey. Deposit is now put down on the truck so its mine. They have a out of state tag service at the dealer so he said everything will be taken care of there, except that i have get it inspected down here and send a copy of it to them and then they will send me my maryland tags. So its pretty much done, i will now finally own my diesel truck that i have wanted for the last 4 years.

[crabbelle]

so who all is goin up scott's on saturday? i should be stoppin by at some point in the day.

count me out, gotta move in P.A nd maybe shoot down Bretts to pick up a head.

[Sea:\>Drive]

so who all is goin up scott's on saturday? i should be stoppin by at some point in the day.

That would be a yes by me!! My Raptor is calling...it is getting tired of hanging out in the cave, it wants the freedom of the road! Okay a little over the top, but I've had the thing since TS! Maybe throw on the Comp too, we'll see what else needs to get the done, but all I really want to get done is the Raptor...should take less than an hour.

[Chris Taylor]

so who all is goin up scott's on saturday? i should be stoppin by at some point in the day.

Wish I could I will be at Rausch Creek banging rocks into my Jeep[guitar][dummy][duhhh]

[paroxysym]

washing the truck saturday and running a new line to my fp regulator. then ill be up.

[skynyrd]

i won't be there saturday i have the little one. but i will be up there tonight working on pulling a trans out of v1.0

[ramsport59]

2nd gen black dually with miter stacks.....193, college park this morning 725am-ish. And it had lettering on the doors...

Rick

[lukedaemon]

Yay!! I am off from work for a change. My son and I can come over. He has not seen the spectacle before. [laugh]

[b4wheeler]

count me out, gotta move in P.A nd maybe shoot down Bretts to pick up a head.

Were you still going to TNT on Friday or is that out.....

[scottsjeeprolet]

Just ordered a set of new shocks for the truck today.
Got the Pro comp ES9000 shocks w/ stabilizer for $160 from 4 wheel parts.
Good deal, my truck is bucking very bad and driving me nuts[verymad]

[BigErksG2]

Just ordered a set of new shocks for the truck today.
Got the Pro comp ES9000 shocks w/ stabilizer for $160 from 4 wheel parts.
Good deal, my truck is bucking very bad and driving me nuts[verymad]

is your check driver light on?[laugh] sorry, i had to.

[scottsjeeprolet]

is your check driver light on?[laugh] sorry, i had to.

We all know that light is always on.[dummy]

[rollincoal02]

Its only bad when your driver fluid low light comes on...then you gotta get a refill... [coffee]

[crabbelle]

went down to bretts, i went 387/809. i need more fuel. hopefully ddp4's will do it. heres a video if mine and a video of a 97' 12v auto that took us about 30 min to get about 100+ hp outa of it.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/icebunnie18/th_kaseypics012.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/icebunnie18/?action=view&current=kaseypics012.flv)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/icebunnie18/th_kaseypics011.jpg (http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/icebunnie18/?action=view&current=kaseypics011.flv)

[06 DIESEL]

Another wrenching down, more cherries popped on the trucks, new faces to learn, Scottie had a few [coffee] also. Glad to meet you again MTC, look forward to seeing you guys again.

[bootsdodgejn]

Yup. Now seein keiths truck.I have a whole new list to start.[guitar]

[Sea:\>Drive]

Another wrenching down, more cherries popped on the trucks, new faces to learn, Scottie had a few [coffee] also. Glad to meet you again MTC, look forward to seeing you guys again.

Oh that cherry was sweet to pop too! Love my wire being tapped!! Thanks to all for the help provided. I still don't know how to hook up a comp though, TJ did all the work under the hood! [duhhh] Time to start saving the dough for the tranny I guess as I just can't convince myself to turn that darn thing down.

Actually (confession) I had it on 3x5 and it is a tiny bit stronger than the VA on that setting but not noticeable enough for the wife. Got to a red light coming home from dinner and a Mitsu spider wanted to run...hehehe this is gonna be fun!!!

[MTC]

Thanks for all the help guys. Got the gauges done and Travis pulled the silencer ring and some baffles in the intake. Had a good time.

Thanks again, the help was much appreciated. I gotta make time to make more of these.

[skynyrd]

well i got there just a min to late i got there just after everyone closed up shop so i sat around and watched blazing saddles with travis.

[Sea:\>Drive]

Do have to say Leonard, v2.0 is looking sharp. Let us know when the parts swapping is so we can lend a hand.

[meangreen96]

Hey guys, I'm sorry I didn't get to make it. I thought it was going to work out. I spent more time cleaning up my truck than expected after I got it back from the paint shop. The truck looks incredible, better than new!

- Craig

22809

[scottsjeeprolet]

Hey Boots look on page 7, i think you might be right and have your tranny sensor in the wrong port.
http://www.quadzillapower.com/downloads/pdf/Adrenaline_Instructions.pdf

[lukedaemon]

It was good to get a chance to see a few folks. My son said Travis had the silencer ring out faster than he could grab a beer and see how it was done. I don't know if there is any real gains or not (as some will debate), but it sure sounds better.

I hope to get more time off to attend gatherings.

Thanks for the invites!!

Peace

[bootsdodgejn]

Hey Boots look on page 7, i think you might be right and have your tranny sensor in the wrong port.
http://www.quadzillapower.com/downloads/pdf/Adrenaline_Instructions.pdf

thats what i thought. thing is it wont fit there.the fitting are to big and rub against the trans

[06 DIESEL]

If anyone comes across a gold and black handled pair of small snips let me or scott know, we can not seem to find them from yesterday.

[06MegaCTD]

i will have to make sure i make the next get together since i might need help installing some gauges. I have done so much to my mustang but just a little scared to tap a exhaust manifold especialy while the truck is running like people suggested.

[crabbelle]

i will have to make sure i make the next get together since i might need help installing some gauges. I have done so much to my mustang but just a little scared to tap a exhaust manifold especialy while the truck is running like people suggested.

NO, just use grease

[scottsjeeprolet]

Jason here is a pic of my trans temp gauge. We have the exact set up so i know yours will fit.
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l192/scottsjeeprolet/Jasons%20HTS%20trans/DSC00024.jpg

[06 DIESEL]

i will have to make sure i make the next get together since i might need help installing some gauges. I have done so much to my mustang but just a little scared to tap a exhaust manifold especialy while the truck is running like people suggested.

Tapping the manifold is easy, especially on third gens. Use a little grease on the tap and do it while the truck is off. We just did a set of gauges on MTC's truck this weekend, its nothing to be scared of.

[fiveology]

Tapping the manifold is easy, especially on third gens. Use a little grease on the tap and do it while the truck is off. We just did a set of gauges on MTC's truck this weekend, its nothing to be scared of.Easy on a 3rd gen? I didn't have to pull any wheel well liners out of my truck to tap my manifold.

Sorry I missed it guys, trying to get the Wrangler done, and cleaning up the jet skis for today, I just ran out of time.

[Sea:\>Drive]

Travis meant to say, easy with a right angle drill on a 3rd gen.

[06 DIESEL]

Easy on a 3rd gen? I didn't have to pull any wheel well liners out of my truck to tap my manifold.

IMO it is easy on a third gen, and we do not have to pull the liner anymore since I have a right angle drill in the cave. I can honestly say that I have not done one on a second gen, I was just saying that on third gens it is easy IMO.

[06MegaCTD]

so your gonna do it for me thanks lol

[skynyrd]

either travis or myself will do it for you. we both have drilled plenty of manifolds
heck i've drilled v1.0 twice

[MTC]

Travis had mine drilled so quick, I didnt even get a chance to watch....and the truck was not running.

[scottsjeeprolet]

either travis or myself will do it for you. we both have drilled plenty of manifolds
heck i've drilled v1.0 twice
Ya and only one got spit back out.[dummy]

Travis had mine drilled so quick, I didnt even get a chance to watch....and the truck was not running.

Mark did you happen to find my small gold/black cutters? Maybe under the hood somewhere. Glad ya came up yesterday, nice to meet ya. Hope i wasn't too [coffee]

[06MegaCTD]

Sorry but another question, what is a BHAF

[skynyrd]

[QUOTE=scottsjeeprolet;2132079]Ya and only one got spit back out.[dummy]



thats because autometer sent a brass plug for the thermocouple in a hot manifold it was only time before it shot out!

[scottsjeeprolet]

BIG HONKIN AIR FILTER

[06MegaCTD]

thats what i said when i first saw the abbreviation but then said no that can't be it.

[MTC]

I never got under the hood today...I will check for those cutters tomorrow. I remember seeing them on that cart next to where my truck was.

Oh, and you can never be too[coffee]

[skynyrd]

oh just wait til we have another bonfire at scott's cause travis will be[coffee][whistle]

[bootsdodgejn]

Got to remember to turn on his patio light.So he dont loose his way

[Baltimore Joe]

sounds like the wrenching day was a blast. I work out of town every week and my wife and kids demand my attention on Saturday and Sunday. Maybe next time you guys have one I am gonna sneak out and come check it out. Oh and I like to [coffee] a few cold ones too!

[06 DIESEL]

oh just wait til we have another bonfire at scott's cause travis will be[coffee][whistle]

Got to remember to turn on his patio light.So he dont loose his way

Hey now guys, gimmie a break, I was not drunk [coffee] at the last bonfire, I was feeling really really good. [whistle] Also, I have to remember to walk up the path by the pond, not by the ledge, too far to fall on that side.[laugh]

[Sea:\>Drive]

I've been to a few of those Travis, and I'd suggest walking up the driveway and around...much safer than those paths in "that" condition [laugh]

[06 DIESEL]

But Keith, that is so much farther [laugh]

[ruquik]

Just thought I would drop by to let everyone know I did not fall off the face of the earth. I blew up the Dana 70, broke the NP249 in the ZJ, and lost my job. All within 3 weeks. On a good note I did locate an NP205 for the green an gold truck so as soon as I sell my black 95 Wrangler I will be driving that. Of course before I sell in I have to swap in a new AX-15 and Dana 44 which are sitting in the neighbors garage.

[TKC2000]

Sorry to hear about the run of bad luck Brad, hope things turn around for you.

[06 DIESEL]

Dang Brad, sorry to hear about your string of bad luck, I believe that everything happens for a reason, something will come about.

[paroxysym]

dang. sorry to hear about your run of bad luck brad- things will turn around.

[scottsjeeprolet]

Brad i was just wondering what happened to you. I even went and looked for any of your posts and saw you had not posted since May.
Hope your luck turns around, don't be a stranger.

[Sea:\>Drive]

Yea Brad, we still need someone's truck bed to throw our empties in [laugh] Seriously though, hold the head up high and keep on truckin'.

[crabbelle]

does nebody on here run a georend convertor?

[dzlfarmboy]

does nebody on here run a georend convertor?

Thats what im running and IE Billet Shafts with some DTT parts still.

[crabbelle]

is yours a dtt tranny?

[dzlfarmboy]

It was originally but now just has their billet servo,Accumalator, and valvebody. The rest is opies hard parts and Dave's converter.

[paroxysym]

does nebody on here run a georend convertor?

yep... goerend tranny with converter/valve body, shift enhancer, billet input and bd black flex plate.

[crabbelle]

i think for now im just going with there convertor and vb

[TKC2000]

I don't think you can go wrong with anything from Goerand.

[BigErksG2]

bob, when we doin your lockup switch? i have off my day job on friday so im lookin to tear into your 4 wheeler and tie up some loose ends. did u get my pm?

[Sea:\>Drive]

Finally going to get around to installing the new head unit in the truck tomorrow if anyone is interested. The final piece is coming via the big brown truck today. Music server, navigation/gps, DVD, and bluetooth hands free phone all in one package. Anything to make the commute better!

[crabbelle]

bob, when we doin your lockup switch? i have off my day job on friday so im lookin to tear into your 4 wheeler and tie up some loose ends. did u get my pm?

never, didnt get the truck

[rollincoal02]

never, didnt get the truck

why not? is it still for sale?

[ROOFGOOF]

HEY MDDTR33 chapter!

Although i'm not an official member (I guess I need to join).. I was wondering if anyone local had the SMARTY JR?

I am looking into getting one for my rig (07 Mega 5.9L). I hear they blow alot of smoke though even on the lowest setting..... Looking for better MPG and alittle more performance.

I am also looking into putting on a PA 3 inch Body Lift. Reasons for this are:
- low cost, no need for a suspension lift cause I dont plan on wheeling my rig in the woods.

- I have a lifted toyota (Suspension and BL) with no issues... I just want a better stance on my Dodge but didn't want to do the leveling kit. I want the 3 inches all around instead.

Any advice ???? I Live in FOREST HILL ( near Bel Air, MD )

Thanks!!!!

[paroxysym]

<--- has smarty jr

[scottsjeeprolet]

HEY MDDTR33 chapter!

Although i'm not an official member (I guess I need to join).. I was wondering if anyone local had the SMARTY JR?

I am looking into getting one for my rig (07 Mega 5.9L). I hear they blow alot of smoke though even on the lowest setting..... Looking for better MPG and alittle more performance.

I am also looking into putting on a PA 3 inch Body Lift. Reasons for this are:
- low cost, no need for a suspension lift cause I dont plan on wheeling my rig in the woods.

- I have a lifted toyota (Suspension and BL) with no issues... I just want a better stance on my Dodge but didn't want to do the leveling kit. I want the 3 inches all around instead.

Any advice ???? I Live in FOREST HILL ( near Bel Air, MD )

Thanks!!!!

Don't do the body lift! They suck, look like crap and diminish your load capability. What size tire ya wanna run anyway? You can do a 2" leveling kit and run 35" tires all day long.
Leonard will have a 3 inch lift for sale soon. PM skynyrd.
To join the chapter just email me at MDDTR33@YAHOO.COM and i'll get you signed up.
Check back here for what's going on in the MD area.

[ROOFGOOF]

Thanks for the info...I'll send ya an email.

I saw a few pics of Dodges with the PA body lift on them and they still look good IMO. Of coarse they have suspension lifts on them too but I have been running a 2inch BL on my 4runner for 4-5 years now with not one issue.

I really want to keep the stock suspension intact on my megacab. I am only looking for a slightly higher stance mainly for looks as it would be a bit higher than just a leveling kit. I would probally throw 305's or 315's under it after alittle more investigating. I just didn't want to spend that amount of money for a offroad suspension lift when its not going to go in the woods. :)

The biggest add on feature I want is the SMARTY JR. Looking for a local best price and some feedback on it. I am hoping they are increasing MPG as that is my biggest wish.....

Thanks!

[skynyrd]

you can get a set of 2" leveling blocks for the front for like 75 bucks and 2" blocks for the rear for right around 100 bucks.

[ROOFGOOF]

Not a bad idea but.... don't the front leveling kits mess up the ball joints on these rigs after awhile? to get another 2 inches on the rear I would have to stack blocks...not good IMO.

Great looking ride...(has susp. lift though), but looks good with a BL.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/data/500/thumbs/bodylift3.jpg (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/pics/showphoto.php?photo=28580)

[BigErksG2]

i would really reccommend looking at the leveling kit. that alone makes 33's look like peanut wheels on my truck. i also have the tow package which raises the rear a little, not sure what youre equipped with. come to one of our wrenchin days and we usually have an assortment of trucks you can check out. body lifts are for non-full size trucks in my opinion.

[ROOFGOOF]

Ok ok, you guys got me to hold off - for now on a lift :) until I do some more lookin'.

Still looking for some SMARTY JR users with some feedback.
Cheers!

FYI- here's my 4runner
http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/714/p2211439tv9.th.jpg (http://img267.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p2211439tv9.jpg)

[ROOFGOOF]

Enough with that 4runner...Here's my Dodge...and hopefully a new MD member!

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/9517/p1021164nw0.th.jpg (http://img219.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1021164nw0.jpg)

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2716/pc301150de9.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pc301150de9.jpg)

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Seasonal usage of the LEER cap.

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[paroxysym]

roofgoof,

i believe im the only member with a smarty jr(guys call me a pansy-a** of you want)...

so far i think its not a bad little upgrade. i bought it out of the classifieds here on the board- guy was right in pa. i am running the latest software on it and i must say its better than it was when i originally got it with the beta 2 sw. i run it on the 100hp setting all the time, but i will sometimes bump it down to the 40 hp setting. either or is safe on the truck i think. it gives the truck a nice little kick in the pants, increases the timing alittle, truck runs smoother if you ask me. as far as mpg i havent really noticed a drastic change in my mpg. i may pick up a gallon or 2, and thats not watching the overhead comp. i know coming back from the ocean with the chip on 100 hp i was getting around 21mpg doing 65-70, i had the a/c on and everything. i mean for what it is, i think its great. you can check DTCs, and do most the stuff you can with the smarty sr.- except adjust your speed limiter. i had the smarty sr before this and i never used it to its fullest capacity so i sold it and bought this. doesnt smoke much with the new software, and compared to the earlier sw the turbo lights quicker.

as far as your choice to go with a body lift- id advise against it like alot of guys on here already have. get yourself a leveling kit(topguncustomz.com) and some nice shocks for the front and be done with it. balljoints on these things are hit or miss- some suck and fail within the first 30k. others last quite awhile. i thought about spacers but ended up going with the lorenz kit, which was sprinsg instead of spacers and bilstein shocks. i like it, rides nice and sits great.

any more questions, dont hesitate to ask. any questions regarding the smarty jr., let me know.

[crabbelle]

why not? is it still for sale?

yup still for sale. I got phucked out of 4K so i cant afford it and a trailer, so im just going to buy a nice 2-3 car trailer and most likely buy a truck over the winter. diesel prices are getting higher and truck prices are getting lower. if anybody wants a 01 raptor I got it. this is also a great time for me to get modding my ford.

[ROOFGOOF]

Thanks for the smarty jr. info.

I don't plan on the mega to be a racer...just looking for a mild / moderate programmer to increase mileage and to burn out a mustang here or there with the extra 100hp. I heard it was safe...thats the main reason why I want to get one..I'm on a tight budget so I don't want to throw alot of dough into gauges, upgraded transmission, etc....

Sounds like the JR is a good fit. I am going to start pricing them alittle more and we'll see what happens.

Cheers!

[paroxysym]

Thanks for the smarty jr. info.

I don't plan on the mega to be a racer...just looking for a mild / moderate programmer to increase mileage and to burn out a mustang here or there with the extra 100hp. I heard it was safe...thats the main reason why I want to get one..I'm on a tight budget so I don't want to throw alot of dough into gauges, upgraded transmission, etc....

Sounds like the JR is a good fit. I am going to start pricing them alittle more and we'll see what happens.

Cheers!

yea it def keeps the egts down if you are just puttin around, i barely hit 1000. if you want to take a look at it one wrenching day, let me know- ill stop up.

[scottsjeeprolet]

Here's one, don't know if it's sold yet.
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/19835/cat/12

[ROOFGOOF]

Thanks....sent him a PM.

[Sea:\>Drive]

Just a word of advice to folks, if you have a factory service manual, use it! Remember you have it, and don't just "try" things or you'll waste a bunch of time!!!!

Spent several hours last night dismantling my steering column to look for the "switch" and wiring for backup lights (it is part of the new head unit I'm installing with GPS/Navigation). It finally got too dark and I too frustrated.

While sitting around the house I remembered I had the factory service manual...gee let's look in there, at the wiring diagrams, which tell me the exact color of the wire, and its location!!! [duhhh][duhhh][duhhh]

Oh well, back out into the rain to find that wire and finish hooking up the new system. Just had to rant a bit at my own stupidity and remind you all to use all the resources you have, you could save some time and frustration.

[scottsjeeprolet]

Well got my new shocks on last night. Still gotta go for a test drive though. Had a few[coffee] so i didn't test drive it last night. Thanks to Leonard and Travis for the help.

[Sea:\>Drive]

New head unit is in. Wow, gonna take me a while to figure it all out as it has so much in one package, but it so far so good and it is working great. My daughter helped quite a lot, she even knows how to use a posi-lock now (hehehe) and volunteered to crawl under the truck in the puddles. I'll be spending the rest of the day (until a party I have to attend tonight) playing with it and figuring it out. Anyone interested, the JVC KD-NX5000 is an awesome head unit in my opinion.

[scottsjeeprolet]

Well the Boss said we should have a bonfire tonight.
So come if you want BYOB I'll provide the fire Glenn will provide his antics.[dummy][coffee] Oh ya if you have any spare wood bring it too.
Right now Travis and Leonard are pulling the trans on V2.0 and doing the swap. Already got the trans out of V1.0.

[b4wheeler]

I.m there........

[ROOFGOOF]

I would like to stop and say hi and meet you guys, but I am already committed to a huge back yard pyrotechnics display in the Forest Hill area. BOOM!

Enjoy the night! Cheers.

[crabbelle]

im working wont be around for 2 weeks. how were the crabs scott?

[06 DIESEL]

Bobby-

The crabs looked good, to Marylanders, looked horrible to me, but I am not a big fan on seafood.

[crabbelle]

i hate them too. takes to long to eat and you can work up a sweat picking them. but i will tear some shrimp up

[Baltimore Joe]

I don't know what it is about crabs but you are right that they take a long time. when i eat crabs i don't go into it looking to get full. i look at it as an excuse to drink a few pitchers of pop and socialize with the company.

[scottsjeeprolet]

Bobby thanks again for the Crabs, they were good and all of them got eaten. I only had a few and lots of shrimp.
The fire was pretty good last night, didn't get too [coffee], it was very relaxing.

[Chris Taylor]

Anyone going to WEROCK at Rausch Creek in August. Should be a good show by the competitors.

And what happened to the DTR wheel'n trip?

[crabbelle]

hey ernie how many times have you guys dipped tanks for red fuel?

[lukedaemon]

Only folks that I have known to dip tanks were inspectors. That didn't even occur very often. I don't recall ever seeing a patrol dip a tank.

[crabbelle]

niether have i, im assuming it only happens in the farm area where the red dye is more easly used. but good news is just got my DOT #'s and placing my info in For Motor Carrier. so shortly i can stop worry about pulled over.

[crabbelle]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=klMuuZYBP80

watch this car up at the cecil county next weekend. this is my step dad 8 sec el camino draggin the rear bumper to the 330 mark

[b4wheeler]

Who was it that had the RC crawler that they brought to a wrenchin' day a while back...
Me and another group are having an impromptu RC comp in OC, want to know if you were interested in joining?????

[06 DIESEL]

Glenn is the one that has the RC Crawler.

[b4wheeler]

Our Glenn???? I thought it was someone else????

[lukedaemon]

I have a RC crawler I am putting together now. Everything is done but the weights for the tires. Well done for now. It's never really done. :cool:

Trips anytime soon would be kind of hard. Studying for a promotion and recouping recent family visit. Plus I have to work the bugs out on this thing. Not even a virgin run yet. :D

[b4wheeler]

Well my virgin run will be some time this week and we are going to OC on the 26th for our "comp"... It is just for fun.. .nothing formal....

[lukedaemon]

Which set up did you go with?

I got the Axial ax10 scorpion. Working on a tube chassis. Not sure if I want to build it or buy it.

[b4wheeler]

I am going with the AX-10 Scorpion also. I am going to run an old RC10-T3 body that I have....
Going to go custom on the aluminum work to match the body color...
Other than that, basically stock... No weights or foam work right now.....

I checked into tube chassis for the ax-10 and they are about $185... :o:o That's almost a much as the stock kit.......

[lukedaemon]

Yeah there are a few chassis out there. All 4 link setups that will work with the axles and trans set up from the ax10. Found a place in PA near the Buck that had a lot of RC stock and hop up stuff in stock. They even had a rock crawling area and a dirt race track for the go fast types.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/lukedaemon/RC%20Crawling/pa_store1.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/lukedaemon/RC%20Crawling/pa_store2.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa48/lukedaemon/RC%20Crawling/pa_store3.jpg

[ramsport59]

Well my virgin run will be some time this week and we are going to OC on the 26th for our "comp"... It is just for fun.. .nothing formal....

Where about in OC? I'll be down for a 3 day weekend the same weekend. Might have to check these things out!

Rick

[b4wheeler]

They are talking about 42nd street concrete culvert.... Don't know what that is, but 42nd can't be hard to find......

[crabbelle]

hey travis you still have them parts off that CR. you think some of them will fit a 12V Block

[06 DIESEL]

Yes I still have the parts, depending on what you are looking for some parts will work, some won't.

[crabbelle]

i have a block and head, so everything else. LOL

[scottsjeeprolet]

Well here's the new one.
Never ending thread Part VII (http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/dev/showthread.php?p=2145632#post2145632)