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  1. AK Rover

    Engine Parts List

    Funny thing is when I bought this truck it was the one that always got to park in the driveway because it didn't leak oil. At the time I also had a Land Rover Discovery (which is where my screen name comes from) that leaked like crazy. I never had to check the oil, I just looked under the...
  2. AK Rover

    Engine Parts List

    I have decided that when the stars, the moon and money all line I am going to buy a used 6.0 to rebuild as a spare. My current engine has about 95000 miles on it and is running strong so I figure it's a good time to get ahead and have get its replacement ready to go for that dreaded day when...
  3. AK Rover

    SuperDuty Tow & Transport Pics (What Are You Pulling Out There)

    It always amazes me that as a CDL driver I have to have to a separate endorsement on my license for pretty much everything (currently I have hazmat/tanker and double/triples) but the average Joe can pull double trailers with just a regular license in a lot of states. I don't know what the laws...
  4. AK Rover

    Question My truck sucks at towing, and here's why

    My trailer with a 7000# gross has C-range tires on it that have a max of 50psi. That's not unusual for smaller trailers.
  5. AK Rover

    what radio to get?

    I went with a discontinued Alpine double din unit that I got for like half the original MSRP.
  6. AK Rover

    Off road lights

    Check these out. There's also a smaller 4" version. Custom Accessories 99000 - HID Offroad Light | O'Reilly Auto Parts These are the LED backup lights I have under the rear bumper: 24W LED super bright high power work flood light lamp - eBay (item 320622571146 end time Jan-25-11 07:32:59 PST)
  7. AK Rover

    Latest Upgrades

    Another new toy. Cobra 29 LXLE CB radio. It finally brings the CB into the 21st century. Close up of the display CB mounted in the truck CB and Alpine stereo. Make a good combination of old technology and new.
  8. AK Rover

    Off road lights

    The LED will put out as much or more light than halogen and require less current. My recommendation would actually be HID rather then LED for driving lights. I have LED backup lights and HID driving lights. LED is still a new technology that needs work as far as getting a good beam pattern...
  9. AK Rover

    Headliner Removed Pics

    Does anyone have a picture of their truck with the headliner removed? I want to mount my CB on the ceiling so I'd like a picture that shows where the bracing in the ceiling is.
  10. AK Rover

    Bigger lift...?

    You'd be a lot better with replacing the springs. The add-a-leafs will the ride horrible, like no suspension at all. Keep in mind with that much lift you're going to have drive line angle issues.
  11. AK Rover

    Question won't start -- which battery do I use to jumpstart?

    Once everything is dried out really well make sure all your connections at the batteries, solenoid and starter are clean and tight.
  12. AK Rover

    DRW to SRW conversion

    Are you wanting to make a permanent change to SRW? In order to do it right you'd have to change out the bed also to get rid of the dually fenders. Dually fenders without dual tires looks ridiculous, IMO. A lot of people up here like to remove the outer duals during the winter for better...
  13. AK Rover

    2005 Crew 4X4 - what's it worth?

    Value depends on where you are, condition of the truck and most importantly, what someone is willing to pay for it. It doesn't matter what the book says it's worth if no one will pay that much for it. 4x4 is going to be worth more in snowy areas than in warm places that don't see snow. I...
  14. AK Rover

    Hello All

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  15. AK Rover

    new guy from Canada

    Welcome. You'll find a great group of people here who have a wealth of information, and a lot of opinions, to share.
  16. AK Rover

    to fellow members and family.

    Happy New Year to all.
  17. AK Rover

    smaller mirrors vs bigger ones

    I would check Arizona and Colorado for truck. Both are good for rust free vehicles. The thing to watch in an AZ vehicle is the interior. The heat down there tends to be harsh on interiors, especially the dash. Colorado doesn't use salt on the roads so rust isn't a big problem and the climate...
  18. AK Rover

    Winches

    My plan is for either the Warn 15K or 16.5K. General rule is the winch should be rated at least 1.5 times the vehicle's gross weight. For a 2004 with 8800 GVW the 12K Powerplant HD would be a good choice. Add a larger tank and you'll be set with winch and onboard air.
  19. AK Rover

    Latest Upgrades

    I've got about $500 in the deck and camera combo. Thinking of adding a camera to my trailer and a switching unit so switch between the camera on the truck and the trailer. There are complete camera/monitor kits that are cheaper but for me the camera was more of a why not thing once I realized...
  20. AK Rover

    A 'Mile'stone for me!!

    That's a lot of miles. My 05 is closing in on the 100,000 mile mark
  21. AK Rover

    Latest Upgrades

    Backup camera night vision works pretty well. It has very limited range (like 15 feet) but it's better than nothing.
  22. AK Rover

    photos CB Install....where do you recommend?

    I have considered a hump mount since I can't seem to get my CB to not squeak as I drive down the road. If the state of Alaska would learn to pave a road so it stays smooth that would help too. I've been looking at this mount since its adjustable. Workman HUM1 Hump Mount at WalcottCB.com...
  23. AK Rover

    photos CB Install....where do you recommend?

    I have my CB mounted to the bottom of the dash over the bag ahnger thing. I have a much larger, better radio than you're planning to install so it covers the whole area.
  24. AK Rover

    Latest Upgrades

    I had a little extra money lately and decided to do a couple upgrades to my truck. I installed an Alpine IXA-W407 double din head unit with a Boyo rearview camera. The camera is a license plate frame style and has infrared LEDs on either side of the camera to provide short range illumination...
  25. AK Rover

    Stock Excursion 1/4 mile times

    The Excursion is heavier than your pickup so it seems reasonable that it's slower. And the turbo on the 6.0 takes time to spool up causing a slow 1/4 mile time also. When I drove a Dodge I could easily take a Powerstroke off the line because the Cummins builds boost right away but as soon as...

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