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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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whatever stock is. bought it used so i dont know. ill probably have the plugs changed out when it goes in for an alignment after i swap the ball joints, tie rod ends, sway bar end links, and pitnam arm
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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what's the axle code from your door tag? several gears were available for your truck 3.73 are the prefered
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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I got dual exhaust the day after I bought my truck, then I ordered an air kit, and then I got a custom Troyer tune...my truck gets the same mpg it got the day I bought it, except when I run 93 performance...my mpg's suck.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Shinesintx
I got dual exhaust the day after I bought my truck, then I ordered an air kit, and then I got a custom Troyer tune...my truck gets the same mpg it got the day I bought it, except when I run 93 performance...my mpg's suck.
Shine, you need lighter shoes. But to achieve that mod, dont by loafer lightener, it carries a whole different stigma. <evil grin>
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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what's the axle code from your door tag? several gears were available for your truck 3.73 are the prefered

No, 2001 only came with 3.54 gears.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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i have 35's, 3.55 gears and a superchips with true duals straight piped and i get 13mpg mixed and like 15 hwy pulling a small pop up camper.


how many miles are on your truck?? do you have a sticking caliper or something?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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102k. no sticking caliper. its getting spark plugs changed out within a week or two so that should help a little. right now the ball joints are completely shot so its in the driveway getting those replaced so i can get it to a shop
 
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