Longetivty mods?
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Longetivity mods?
So far I've had very little problems with my '01 (fog lamps died, condensation on taillights), but as my truck gets older and i notice more noises from below, i have to think, are there any items i can get to really strengthen or replace existing oem parts? I know most people wait until something breaks until they fix it, however, i'd really like to be the opposite.
Aside from performance mods making this thing faster, what are some good mods to make this truck last longer, and help prevent certain items from breaking down?
In other words, i'd like to make the truck built to handle performance racing 500+hp on a consistant basis, but would only be driven off the tracks and without that much extra power over stock.
This might be an unusual request, but the enjoyment i get from driving this thing every day really makes me want to be able to drive this every day!
The only light performance mods that i'm adding to it are a K&N FIPK2 and bassani catback. (mainly for aesthetics)
- Tom
Aside from performance mods making this thing faster, what are some good mods to make this truck last longer, and help prevent certain items from breaking down?
In other words, i'd like to make the truck built to handle performance racing 500+hp on a consistant basis, but would only be driven off the tracks and without that much extra power over stock.
This might be an unusual request, but the enjoyment i get from driving this thing every day really makes me want to be able to drive this every day!
The only light performance mods that i'm adding to it are a K&N FIPK2 and bassani catback. (mainly for aesthetics)
- Tom
Last edited by TomKennedy; Sep 8, 2004 at 02:14 PM.
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- Deep Trans Pan
- Larger Oil Cooler
- Larger Trans Cooler
- 03 and up Water Pump
If you wanna it to last take care of it period.
- Change oil/filter every 3,000 miles
- Change plugs every 10,000 miles or once a year
- Change/Flush coolant once a year
and ALWAYS use only hi-test in the tank.
- Larger Oil Cooler
- Larger Trans Cooler
- 03 and up Water Pump
If you wanna it to last take care of it period.
- Change oil/filter every 3,000 miles
- Change plugs every 10,000 miles or once a year
- Change/Flush coolant once a year
and ALWAYS use only hi-test in the tank.
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Welcome Tom...
you can reduce u-joint wear with traction bars...help prevent axle wrap
Ditto on the Factory Tech Valve Body for the transmission.
TomKennedy
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Nov 2003..............and you finally got the courage to post
you can reduce u-joint wear with traction bars...help prevent axle wrap
Ditto on the Factory Tech Valve Body for the transmission.
TomKennedy
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Nov 2003..............and you finally got the courage to post
