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    Options List Questions

    With duals, you should have twin 130s...
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    Options List Questions

    THis was taken from my sales brouchure thing... 1. The standard alternator should be a 130 amp unit. The twin alt setups are two of the same, for 260 amps. If you got 4x4 diesel with the snow plow prep package, then you got a 140 amp alt. 2. Not sure...there is only one axle option, and...
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    batteries

    I can only speak for the single Optima that I had in my Ranger a few years back...and the replacement battery that was warrantied because it died within the first year of me owning it. I DO NOT LIKE THEM and will NEVER buy another. Granted, that is just one opinion, but I honestly do not...
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    where to buy engine block heater cord?

    It's more like all 6.0l truck have the block heater...the cord was standard for several regions and available as an option on other trucks...
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    anybody run any extra reverse lights

    Yes, I put some on my truck and they are great to have. I tapped into the reverse light wire to kick the relay on. It isn't bad to do at all. It's nice that way because you don't have to think about it...they just light it up. I am still planning on running a second power wire with a...
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    Gave the duty a little bit of flare today

    That looks sharp...I like it.
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    Max Dahl/ Canvascraft winter front

    I'm happy with the winter front. It is from Max Dahl's Canvas Craft in Minnesota. Service was good, shipping was also good. The price was good too...just at $40 shipped. I think I will really like the faster warm-ups this winter...plus I have heard rumors of better fuel mileage. The...
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    Max Dahl/ Canvascraft winter front

    I never did get any pics of any different winter grill covers, but I went ahead and ordered one from Canvas Craft this morning. He said it should be sent out sometime this week. I will get some pics of it when it gets here...can't wait for some quicker warm-up times this winter.;tu
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    Truck is doing the long start

    Did you check voltage on the batterys or did you load test them? Mine just started with the long starts a few months ago, and it sounds very similar. I had 12V, but like you, the first start of the day took a while. Anyway, I finally load tested them and one was on the way to the great big...
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    Door Handles

    It depends on what grit paper you use...take the better part of the texture off, then go to a fine paper. Just keep working down. As long as you don't get after it with a 36 grit...lol. I'd say start at like 180 or so. You'd just have to see what it does. You would be having to prime them...
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    Door Handles

    I know guys have sanded the texture off the stockers and painted them...just depends on how much time you have to not drive it I guess.
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    Door Handles

    I've seen them for sale on ebay painted to match your truck. You may get lucky at a salvage yard and find a set in the right color as well. You could also buy a set of standard latches and take them to a local body shop and have them painted...or paint them yourself for that matter. There are...
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    Max Dahl/ Canvascraft winter front

    I've been talking about getting a winter front for the Duty for a few years now. Finally, I am actually going to go ahead and get one on the way. Does anyone have a picture of Max Dahl/Canvas Craft winter front on their truck? If you do or did have one, any comments on fit and quality of...
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    Oil Filter

    I could be part of the cap then...I didn't even think about that. There are some prongs inside there that retain the filter cartrige. I don't have any pics of that. CCV mod...or crank case ventilation...If you look at the blue boots on the intercooler tubes, you will more than likely see an...
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    Oil Filter

    http://www.superdutydiesel.com/forums/do-yourself-articles/20666-oil-tube-repair-6-0l-filter-housing.html What you are describing sounds similar to what happened to my truck last year. Here is a little write-up with some pics...hopefully it will help you.
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    Type of Fifth wheel i should get

    A gooseneck has more side to side movement. With a 5th wheel, the hitch will hold the trailer on the same plane as the truck. It will make the truck suspension move. The 5th wheels are used more on campers and tractor-trailers because they are more stable side to side. The goosenecks are...
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    Any guesses?

    Thanks...and honestly, I think you are right. I'd say that there would be several people that would be interested in them. Unfortunatly, I can get by with doing some here and there stuff for myself at work...as time permits...but I just can't do much more than that. It took me about 4 hours...
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    Any guesses?

    OK, here's the answer...this is what it's going to replace. I actually do use these things from time to time, and it's a pain to use them, especially with the push bar. Since I have D-ring shackles for my straps that I use offroad anyway, I figured I should just make one for the front...
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    Any guesses?

    Got busy with a little bit of "Government Work" at work the other night. It's fun to play with the mill when I get some free time, especially when I get paid to do so...even better. So here it is...
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    Getting new skins today

    I saw those the other day and they look like they might be a fairly good tread pattern. Not quite as aggressive as most M/Ts, but still more than standard A/Ts. I'm not big on Goodyears, but I would like to hear how these do for you...I'm gonna need some new shoes before too long myself.
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    High idle

    Yup, the high idle mod was gravy on my 05. It is actually quite handy as well for time like jump starting another vehicle. I also like to use it occasionally to assist with dropping the egts before shuting it down...plus it gets lots of stares in the parking lots, especially now that it is...
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    Question Changing the Fuel Filters on 6.0

    I've never heard that it does either way. Personally, I change the upper filter first...same time as I'm changing the oil filter. I change the fuel filters every 10k, oil is every 5k. Anyway, after I'm done in the engine bay, then I crawl under for the frame mounted filter. Main thing I do...
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    I got tired of rowing the ZF6...

    Thanks. I am right handed, but I can shift fairly well except for going into 6th still hurts, so I have to reach across with my left hand for that...and sometimes for reverse and low. My arm hurts and it does suck, but I'm able to deal with it. The lathe, same way, just use my left hand...
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    I got tired of rowing the ZF6...

    ...So I made myself a new shifter knob. I really wanted to put my Hurst T-handle on there, but there simply isn't enough leg room. So, I bought a cue ball off of Evilbay, threw it in the lathe last night at work to bore out the hole, then warmed the shifter up with the propane torch and...
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    The muffler fell off...

    OK, here's a couple of pics. The truck is DIRTY, and since my arm is in a cast for a few more weeks, no washy... I'm happy with the straight pipe sound. It's really not much different with regular driving...at least not in the cab anyway. But, she does make some noise when you get in it...

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