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  1. toolmann

    Does driving without propshaft destroy t-case/VC

    Re: Does driving without propshaft destroy t-case/VC yea, that what i figured he ment. before the diff failed, there were no other drive ability issues.. and there are none now. these units are pretty tough, but not the first time i heard of one failing.
  2. toolmann

    Does driving without propshaft destroy t-case/VC

    Re: Does driving without propshaft destroy t-case/VC interesting reading... i dont have the knowledge ya'll have of the inter-workingd of the t-case, but do have some real world data on funtions. 3-4 years ago my front diff failed(grinding/banging).. i pulled the front shaft & drove it for a...
  3. toolmann

    should BMFB be a big gun??

    Re: should BMFB be a big gun?? no dout, truck is fast. he is clearly a 'Big Gun'... at the S10 forum. ...not here. not a fanatical purest, do what you want with your SyTy.. but bottom line this is SyTy.net.
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    Stock size tires best aftermarket

    Re: Stock size tires best aftermarket i have a set of those new BFG g-force comp 2s in 255/50/16 on Riken meshies..close to stock size. got them local for 125 each....they grip well,no tire noise. i like them 2k miles in. i was running the Falkens 912(i think) before these..they were...
  5. toolmann

    Propshafts movement

    Re: Propshafts movement at only 62k miles,I can't see you needing a diff,or tcase..but stranger things have happened. you can spend alot of money chasing a noise. I'd put the ps back in and continue diagnosis. your probably going to have to live with a slight varying vibration..I think alot of...
  6. toolmann

    Propshafts movement

    Re: Propshafts movement ......I wouldn't condem the pshaft based on that alone...when my front diff gave up,it was noisy & binding,and when I took out the ps,for testing,the noise/binding was gone! no stress on the diff or tc.. the ps is a pretty simple design..it there's no play in the slip...
  7. toolmann

    Propshafts movement

    Re: Propshafts movement iv got a lock out cable for the front diff installed..iv driven my truck with the diff lock/unlocked,prop shaft installed/removed and variations there of for several thousands of miles over the coarse of several years with no problems/heat/noises or other issues..except...
  8. toolmann

    Useless Typhoon Features.....

    Re: Useless Typhoon Features..... my .25 fits in the remote garage door opener compartment perfectly! hard to use the shelf below the dash for anything,really..whatever is in there usually ends up on the floor or the back seat! previous owner put velcro in there..maybe to hold a blanket or...
  9. toolmann

    Syty rims and dr's

    Re: Syty rims and dr's the tires age are part of the DOT numbers,on most tires...number portion is week/year of production. hth
  10. toolmann

    'wipe new'

    http://wipe-new.com/ anyone try this stuff? looks like its along the lines of Back to Black...but unlike BtB,which has to be reapplied a few times to get an even coat..and only lasts a few weeks if your lucky(in my experience),and not even that long if it rains! this stuff is supoda last for...
  11. toolmann

    rocker top rivets

    Re: rocker top rivets hey,thanks for the link! special order item...30 for 12 bucks,plus 8 bucks freight shipping! yikes. and I work for a car dealer... sumbitch. won't see them Wednesday or Thursday. again,thanks for the tip.
  12. toolmann

    rocker top rivets

    sup. after over a year of driving around with a broken l/rocker..and collecting the rivets I needed to install it,I finally put it on today. only busted one bolt hole on the fender arch,but with alittle exopy and some cursing,it's on! but,I didnt end up with the right rivets for the top of the...
  13. toolmann

    Intercooler Scoops

    Re: Intercooler Scoops payment sent! thanks J!
  14. toolmann

    awd vs 2wd

    Re: awd vs 2wd the mod Waller wrote up is ALOT easier than changing the diff,for sure. mine didnt fail till 167K..and im sure theres alot of trucks out there with more miles(and making alot more power) on a stock diff than mine! they are a pretty stout piece. i yanked the cover & tube off the...
  15. toolmann

    awd vs 2wd

    sup. its been a few months now that iv had my un-lockable front diff & thought i would post some results for those who are intrested. to begin with,with my style of driving,which could be considered 'aggressive',my truck was getting about 12 miles to the gallon. its a Waller build with vortecs...
  16. toolmann

    Dead or Alive

    Re: Dead or Alive 1993 '1048 Alive n Boostin'.
  17. toolmann

    Kumho W710

    Re: Kumho W710 thats what i thought... they look pretty cool,tho. like i said..not alot of options for 16 inch. thanks for the response asmo. i looked at the Kumho Ecstas too..thanks for the suggestion! any other opinons/suggestions out there? those new BFG g-forces are supoda be great...
  18. toolmann

    Kumho W710

    morning.. iv been hunting around for tires for my 16x9.5 inch Riken meshie wheels..getting to be slim pickins for 16. i know most have upgraded to bigger rims,but i cant quit my meshies. i likes 'em..plus i have 2 sets,and the stockers! came across these..wodering if anyone has...
  19. toolmann

    40K mile 93 TY drivetrain for sale & other parts

    Re: 40K mile 93 TY drive trane for sale & other parts Re: 40K mile 93 TY drive trane for sale & other parts fair enough,danimal...everyone has their own ways of paying homage. im sure it will be a beast! good luck with the sales & build.
  20. toolmann

    40K mile 93 TY drivetrain for sale & other parts

    Re: 40K mile 93 TY drive trane for sale & other parts Re: 40K mile 93 TY drive trane for sale & other parts bummer..guess ill keep saving for an RPM system. and since you asked...your customers got 40K+ to spend? open check book?? a 'blown up' truck is one thing...but,why tear apart a...
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