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    MBRP exhaust question.

    no they don't but to tap and drill the manifold is not hard at all there is plenty of room on drivers side to do it just don't try to run the tap with a cordless drill ( don't ask, stupid move, hand thread its easy.) I've done 3 of em. 2 7.3s and a 6.0
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    Shop/garage layout

    my 2 post required 4'' under the post but I over engineer so there is a 4'x4' 12'' thick pier with rebar under each leg it even keeps the excursion stable and the top cross bar has a safety switch so you cant crush roof .the big diff. between 2 and 4 post lifts is what you do with it, if I did...
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    Question no 4x4 PLease Help

    can you see fwd drive shaft turn, put in 2wd manually lock hubs check drive shaft that eliminates hubs, disconnect vac hoses for hubs and plug and then put in 4wd and see if shaft turns that will tell for transfer case.
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    Shop/garage layout

    It all depends on what YOU are going to do with it. for example my 42 x 70 x 14 high is a mix of storage of a 37' 5er and atvs a 11*** lb 2 post lift and a 20 x 20 heated and cooled work room that has 6' wide doors and storage over the room and an area out back for cattle. sit down with a note...
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    Hissing Sound From Manual Transmission

    how long have you owned the truck (new to you?) and has it just started since it turned cold? i'd suspect maybe just normal waste gate noise.
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    Just bought my first diesel

    whats GAS?????? burp!!!
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    photos I would have to agree.

    first and foremost STAY SAFE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.
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    photos Riding doubles

    zookie he's in Columbus, Georgia the one is a palm they stay green for the most part. LOL
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    Looking at new diesel trucks - want unbiased input

    I'm glad to hear some good news about them.
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    water pump 7.3

    make sure you get the long upper hose so it easier to change the belt next time
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    Looking at new diesel trucks - want unbiased input

    I'd give it (6.4) another year milage it poor at best i'm a die hard ford guy you can't beat the 7.3 one of the best truck motors out there but the govt. screwed that up. ford makes a great automatic but I don't trust the 6.4 yet, just as I was starting to trust the 6.0 the govt. stepped in...
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    Lug nuts for 2008 F350

    real men don't wear bowties! ha. ha. he's just growin up.
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    Introduction and BOLO for my stolen truck

    have to make us friends to see the pics matt! oh and welcome
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    4x4 Front Hubs.

    probably needs seals in the hubs the auto function is done by vacuum in the hubs depending on how many miles, it may need hub bearings alot of times it this happens shortly after someone does ball joints because they let things hang and it ruins the 4x4 seals when you install the new seals be...
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    Help Needed Breaker Keeps Popping

    what size is the breaker it should be a 50a or a 60amp depends on which welder you have.Yes, if you use it alot you can weaken the trip point of the breaker, also you did not say how long you have been using it, if you have a electrican to look at it have him check running load while you are...
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    sighting!

    there is a carmie group in the midwest that has a couple with long beds on them. Could not help but stare as i passed, the guys in it were laughing, I must have looked shocked, that is one long truck.
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    Utah Bio kit or plans, anyone got?

    mark you must be feeling better
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    fuel tank lining?????

    my 99 has a plastic tank it is a late model though did the earlys have a steel tank? there is no coating inside as far as I know. I have done a fuel sending unit on mine and dropping the tank isn't that bad.
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    Stopped to top off tank, now no start

    try putting jumper cables on it could be batteries it may crank but the they may drop just enough voltage on cranking to keep it from firing up had this happen on my f350 and excursion
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    Help Needed Fuel cut out

    its possible to suck air with low fuel and a hard turn the way the fuel pickup is made look up huch mod I think thats what its called. but does sound like you picked up air heres a link but its for a 7.3 I dont know if 6.0 tank is different...
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    Question What's a good year for the PowerStroke?

    late 99 stick only prob in 202000 has been clutch (130000 common) running bully dog 6 pos chip pulling 37ft 5er and haulin ass (lots) even cps lasted 168000
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    Professional Shop Recomendations?

    St.Louis has a place called mid west 4x4 you might know their work you know BIG FOOT the truck its theirs!
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    Question Power steering/power brakes

    still sounds like air abs would through abs light cold fluid would have smaller bubbles = less pulsing when cold
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