The Truck Thread

[lumberjack]

My truck ended up being right under $4k, had a cracked injector cup. ~$2500 from the warranty and the rest from me for upgraded parts. Put in studs and a new head gasket on the other side, Bullet Proof Diesel's EGR cooler, and a new fan belt since it's such a bugger to change (without the cab off).

Getting this ready to send to a fellow Trouser, a frame drop Dana 135S.

 

[SkwerI]

What was the purpose of torching the driveshaft? Was it bent? It takes about 90 seconds to unbolt one side of the u joint.

 

[lumberjack]

Because it was significantly faster.

 

[arborworks1]

Haha. Seeing as how the blue wrench was already spooled up!!

 

[lumberjack]

It uses 12pt (guessing)/shallow splined bolts. Not sure if I had something to fit it and I didn't want to waste time dinking around.

 

[arborworks1]

But I am wondering why you didn't just burn the bolts off and try to salvage it.

 

[NeTree]

I'm with Carl. Burn it & forget about it.

 

[lumberjack]

Burn the bolts out of the yoke attached to the pinion of the axle I'm selling....

 

[arborworks1]

Guess that would piss off the new owner!! For some reason I was thinking the shaft side had bolt on straps as well

 

[stehansen]

Did you change the gear oil?

My mechanic buddies have also told me to make sure and drive the truck onto a tilted place each way to make sure oil gets out to the axle bearings and then check the level again.

 

[SkwerI]

Yup, fortunately I have outriggers and can accomplish the same thing without moving the truck.
Actually I just overfilled it slightly and will bring it home to check it again tomorrow. I also want to retorque the axle lugs.

 

[lumberjack]

Got the axle loaded up, start my 1500 mile round trip in the morning heading toward PCTree.

 

[FJR]

Mudflaps?

 

[SkwerI]

Mudflaps are for sissies.

Paul is buying the axle? Glad to see the Treehousers helping each other out.

 

[lumberjack]

Good fuel mileage?

Are we playing the "list what that truck doesn't have" game?

 

[FJR]

Was just asking because rolling with no mud flaps is illegal here.

 

[SkwerI]

They are about $5 each at the local truck parts house. You could use a 2x4 to mount them temporarily.

 

[lumberjack]

He's buying that axle and a stack of benjis for this:

 

[lumberjack]

Just giving you a hard time, FJR. I've never had a problem here, put near 3k miles on the truck thus far.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Should't that thing be more on the truck? You won't be popping wheelies when you hit a bump, will ya?

 

[lumberjack]

Naw, I put it back there to magnify the weight transfer to the rear axle and soften bumps. The truck has ~4200lbs on the front axle.

 

[SkwerI]

The problem with those monster chippers is that you're overweight if you chip for more than 10 minutes and haul the chips. You need an F800 with air brakes and a class B license to adequately utilize that machine.

 

[Tree Reb]

Naw, I put it back there to magnify the weight transfer to the rear axle and soften bumps. The truck has ~4200lbs on the front axle.

That's a good idea. Driving a cab/chassie is no fun.

I'd be bringing some logs or something back as well. Have a safe trip.

 

[lumberjack]

Tthe gooseneck dump can handle 30 yards of chip no problem.

 

[Ridgey]

Steer clear of that morbark,Its pre drum fan and WILL clog.Around 2004 onwards they changed.