I forgot about the clutch on the '96. It doesn't seem to like the amount of fuel that is being converted into torque... I can slip it in 4th and 5th empty, and all the way thru the gears pulling a backhoe. You really have to ease into it. I'm also considering changing to 3.55 gears (it's got 4.10's now), or if I can figure out how to set it up, I've got a Brownlite 3 speed auxilary I'd like to put in it. I could do it if I could hook my transfer case up to electronic controls, like some of the newer ones, then put the 3 speed shifter where the transfer case shifter is now. It's just geared WAY too low for extended highway driving. I thought I needed the 4.10's when I ordered it, but the '99 and '03 both have 3.55's, so I know the '96 would handle them the way I've got it set up now.

Also have a 6 speed I'm thinking about putting in the '99 when I do all the other work to it. Just havn't decided yet.

 

currently

cracked dashboard, some lighting wiring, and just minor odds and ends... nothing major.. last major repairs.. were front end complete overhaul, tires, PDR boots and o rings for DV barrals if u can call that major..

Rick

 

The 92:

-Cruise control all messed up again
-I think that I need a brake booster-master cylinder
-AC compressor shot
-Peeling paint
-Cracked windshield
-bad wiper blades

The 94

-Needs to be aligned or have a frontend component replaced.
-signal lights don't work. Might be low on blinker fluid......hehe
-paint peeling
-AC doesn't work
-needs wiper blades

At this point, my checking account can live with these minor problems!

 

New tires needed before winter
heater fan makes a squeeking noise need to get a new one
have to put on new bilstein shocks
the back drivers side door handle wobbles around loose
have to put my new tow mirrors on the ones on there dont stay aimed
bolt my headlights in one of the bolt holes is stripped

i think thats it not to bad for 394,000 miles

 

huge rock ding in windshield will have to be replaced. paint flaking. electric window work when key is off or on. ac doesn't always work.

 

-tires ... again
-door rust
-repaint hood
-trans rebuild

 

Ac!!!~!!!!!!!!

 

My Dodge isn't a diesel, but I'll throw this out there anyway....

Windshield is cracked, and is now really needing to be replaced. The lovely hot part of summer finally came here in Texas last month, and it extended the crack all the across the windshield...in two areas.

Replace passenger side head lights need replacement. I cracked the lense when the truck rolled after putting it in park, in a parking garage. Snap! it went on the lovely metal wiring.

Needs a oil change in about 800 miles, so next week or so.

Passenger side bed needs to have a lovely huge dent pulled out from when my fiancee couldn't see the large concrete post in a small parking lot. (she's only 5')

I think the A/C condenser is leaking, but I need to put stop leak in it so I can find out for sure. I don't want to tear out the dash, if it isn't the condenser. Until then I'll just keep refilling it, which is about every week and a half to two weeks.

Carpet's need to be steamed.

It generally all over needs to be repainted.

Oh and I need to give it bath. Badly.

Doesn't need gas though! (today)

 

Rear springs--currently working on
Intercooler boot--worn thru--just order all new last night: stylin motors
scalloped front pass. tire--?? Balljoints or ? will look at it after springs are in.
ripped drivers seat--i think everyone has or had this
oh ya almost forgot..........NEED MORE POWER.

 

Weather stripping on drivers side door.

 

Heater core, MASSIVE oil leaks from seals on front of motor, cruise, fuel gauge, clutch, and some minor little things on the interior.

 

tires!!!!!!!!!! like two months ago i needed tires big bubble on the sidewall was egg size now much larger
battery cables need cleaned
my windshield washers need fixed not squirting?
oil change
k&n cleaned
maybe give it a bath inside and out oh yeah my dash is cracked any ideas on a cheaper than factory fix?

 

Driver's door lock switch is on the fritz

Driver's side rear vent window separated from the plastic piece that opens/closes it...weird...I've got duct tape holding it on now

 

tires, before the cold and white season ............

 

lets see,

Trans

headliner

Grill(chrome is peeling)

drivers side power lock

bent wheel in rear

that's about it, all minor stuuf, but it all adds up