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Xtremeta38

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  1. I bought the truck used at around 80k miles and have no records of maintenance. I'm thinking maybe the shop didn't want to fool with it because of the heavy schedule they are under at the current moment. I've never messed with rebuild or installation. But having said that, I'm all for knowledge. Even if I get a shop to do the rebuild, knowledge is definitely power. Plus, the more you know, the more they can't try to slide stuff past you. I saw a few years ago guys were buying the center sections from Jasper Motors and having good luck with them but at a premium. I think back then they were charging like $1900 for the centers. Just curious if someone made a "bulletproof" front diff.

  2. So I just got the news my front diff needs to be rebuilt. The shop I normally use said they don't have all the tools to properly rebuild so they suggest taking it to a transmission shop. At this point am I better off just buying a new front diff and having it installed? What about getting the rear done at the same time? I've seen some threads where people have suggested getting an after market rear that is better, is there a similar option for the front? The truck is a 2003 with around 125k miles. What do you guys think?

  3. I finally pulled the trigger on a set of 421Q for my 03. So far, I've been very pleased. Had to purchase from Walmart since they're considered a "club tire" here in NC. Apparently your company has to be a certain size to distribute them. I almost purchased a set of Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S but the wife wasn't too keen on the $209 per tire. I found a new set of the Pirelli's on ebay the day after I had the Nitto's installed for $750. The ratings on the 421Q were comparable to the Pirelli though.

  4. I seem to get like 14-14.5 mix. It doesn't matter if I drive mountains or coast (NC) I get about the same. If I go more city or tow it drops to like 13.5-14. Been researching different options. I'm stock except NGK plugs, MSD wires and Volant air box. Sometimes I wish I would have found this forum before buying. Lol.

  5. Would the grease guns made with the hose on them (about 12 inches of length if I remember correctly) not work for the hard to reach areas? We used these in the CNC shop to grease the machines. Some of those can be real fun when you have to climb in the back of the machine and kind of spread your wings. Lol.

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