Search results

  1. irish4x4

    gears???

    Well, by using the ratio formula you com up with 4:48-ish. You have to look at the closest available ratio. Your closest on the high side is the 4:56. Im pretty sure they dont make a 4:45 ring and pinion.
  2. irish4x4

    08 side intakes

    'Platinum You know that on the '08's the fender vent is recessed into the fender, right? Bama and I discussed this a while back that you would need to cut your fender open or shave off all of the plastic ribbs and cleats off the back of the vent and 3-M tape it to the fender. I'm all for...
  3. irish4x4

    Contents of OLD Safe

    ................bees, lots and lots of bees!
  4. irish4x4

    gears???

    I've been playing with this plan also. A buddy of mine works for a drivline service shop so he can get the parts cheap and he and I would do the install after hours. But, my problem is I dont want to take the gearing to 4.56 because I get the best MPG when I stay away from the 2000 RPM range...
  5. irish4x4

    4X4 Launch

    Wait.....the shift that takes place immediatly after I make the switch to 2wd is when ,I assumed, the front axle disengaged. The steering feel loosens up and the pitch or sound of the drivetrain changes. I figured that the defueling that takes place at the shift points (I run the 'Edge) was...
  6. irish4x4

    let me introduce myself

    :ford :welcome3 :ford
  7. irish4x4

    MAY 2007 DOTM Nominations

    Yeah, can we nominate other members? It feels creepy to nominate ourselves.
  8. irish4x4

    Waving a hand from the Jersey shore.

    :ford :welcome3 :ford
  9. irish4x4

    Youngest member?

    Hey Fellas! I'm a daddy again! On Friday our second son decided he had had enough of moms belly and came out into to the world! Luke was born here, in Reno, Friday May 5th at 5:01 am. He was two weeks early but is healthy and eating like a horse.:woot :thumbs :sweet
  10. irish4x4

    Well, were do i begin.............................

    I had thought about buying a factory set and shipping them to the shop that just did the 'cryo treatment on my rotors. I mean, were talking about the threads/bolts stretching so if they were 3x as hard like the ARP's claim to be we could all get out of this mess for a FRACTION of the alternative...
  11. irish4x4

    ladder bars???

    It wont soften it up. It makes it ride differently. The thumbs I put in the last reply are of our 2500 HD shop truck. We pulled a leaf to see if it would offer a more 'comfy ride. It made the truck feel sloppy and looked like a dog dragging its butt across the livingroom floor. We then added the...
  12. irish4x4

    Exhaust modification?

    I think better would describe the tone. First start in the morning I get the "BRAAAAAAPPPP-BROPL-BROPL-BROPL" (yes thats the technical term):roflmao . I love it. But at 5:30 in the morning some of my non-diesel nieghbors may not care for it. Once it warms up it mellows out....until you stand on...
  13. irish4x4

    Hey from Alaska

    :ford :welcome3 :ford
  14. irish4x4

    Got my new brakes on...WOW!

    With the wheels being chrome plated aluminum & lug-centric, I set them to 130 lbs and will re-torque tonight(will have 100 miles on them when I get home).
  15. irish4x4

    Got my new brakes on...WOW!

    I know, I had the same concerns but the manufacturer has a solid replacement warranty and the guys at 'Cryo said they have yet to get a report of one of their treated rotors warping or cracking. We'll see.-popcorn
  16. irish4x4

    ladder bars???

    I think I see where your headed with this. By removing the leaves you will soften up the ride charcteristic of the spring but also reduce payload capacity and lift height. With the bags in place you would have to inflate them enough to compensate for the missing springs and that would stiffen...
  17. irish4x4

    4X4 Launch

    Unless your last name is Bonds. Then you can't launch at all.:nutkick:
  18. irish4x4

    Got my new brakes on...WOW!

    I just finished the install of Cross drilled & Slotted rotors on the family truckster. HOLY G's, were stopping RIGHT NOW! The Hawk LTS pads in conjunction with the rotors at all four corners gives the pedal such a posative feel that it's just awesome. I'm a big fan of going fast, but stopping on...
  19. irish4x4

    ladder bars???

    With those big lift blocks in the rear, combined with the resistance created by the larger wheel/tire combo you have a ton of leaverage trying to twist your leaf springs in to an "S" and rotating your pinion. Air bags will make a HUGE difference in how your trucks chassis handles with the added...
  20. irish4x4

    4X4 Launch

    Im retarded. Did this start as a drag racing thread?:roflmao Good luck at the drags Super05, and take it easy on the trans. GO, RED SOX!!:goodluck
  21. irish4x4

    4X4 Launch

    "step on the egg, squash the bug......." "hands follow hips............"
  22. irish4x4

    4X4 Launch

    If your looking to replace your trans., then by all means throw all the boost you can down stream and watch the show.:doh: I have found that with my 'Edge I can afford to be a little slower off the line because I WILL run them down and go bye bye. So, 1- do a big hairy 2wd burn out in...
  23. irish4x4

    wheel hop...

    The only way to STOP wheel hop is to lock the axle in place,(i.e. Ladder bar, Traction bar) The shocks that mount horizontally, on top of the spring pack, do not stop wheel hop they just cushion the movement when it happens. A good set up is not cheap, but holy cow is the difference noticable...
  24. irish4x4

    After market wheels problems

    Lug-centric here. Is the tire shop not going to cover the cost of the damage to your rig? You bought the wheels from them/they knew what vehicle they were going on and they did the install? Hmmmmm somethins up.:censored:
  25. irish4x4

    Problems with my truck

    I JUST put drilled and slotted rotors and Hawk LTS pads on mine this week. HUGE difference in pedal feel and braking action. You can look through your rims at the rotors and see if there are any chatter marks, or anything else wierd, on them.

Members online

Total: 333 (members: 3, guests: 330)

Forum statistics

Threads
30,555
Messages
266,193
Members
14,679
Latest member
Jriltex

Latest posts

Top