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Old 06-06-2014, 12:04 AM
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Yeap, glad you said "extensions" in the plural forum. A good set of swivels and 14-18" of extension is usually necessary to un-torque the tranny to motor bolts. It def makes things easier.

The top two transfer case bolts can be pesky too. Hard to get a 3/8" ratchet up there without any swivels.
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I left my transfer case attached to the tranny. Pulled it all out as one unit. Was easier for me.
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Originally Posted by charliedyal
I left my transfer case attached to the tranny. Pulled it all out as one unit. Was easier for me.
If you have the exhaust out of the way it's 1000000 times easier.
Old 06-06-2014, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by ibd2328

If you have the exhaust out of the way it's 1000000 times easier.
Cant wait for new exhaust. Since youre going 4v now you should make me some headers... arent you going 4v?
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[MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION], remember to lube the driveshaft before reinstall, the yoke that goes into the trans. Will save you from doing it later. Grease it up real good.
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Originally Posted by ibd2328

If you have the exhaust out of the way it's 1000000 times easier.
You need to add an exponent to that. LoL. 4x4dave, I did have my exhaust, torsion bars & cross member removed when I did mine. Was installing new engine & lift. You may find it easier to separate the T-Case as ibd2328 suggested.
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Originally Posted by fordmotorsport
I'm sure the tow limit is underestimated because if they didn't you have some idiot crying because his trans went out hauling 14000lbs. I'm just saying, I'm sure your 8k load will be fine. Plus they prob don't want to exceed the trucks factory rating.
I didnt really think of that. Mines rated at 9,200 I think and with my chassis I don't need to pull anymore than that. I just want solid reliable power to easily pull 6,000 regularly.

And for everyone on lightningrodder regularly, [MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION] [MENTION=92839]MyFX4Project[/MENTION]
Keep an eye out for cheap used L parts if you can.
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Originally Posted by jferg92

I didnt really think of that. Mines rated at 9,200 I think and with my chassis I don't need to pull anymore than that. I just want solid reliable power to easily pull 6,000 regularly.

And for everyone on lightningrodder regularly, [MENTION=52877]4x4dave[/MENTION] [MENTION=92839]MyFX4Project[/MENTION]
Keep an eye out for cheap used L parts if you can.
You have a 90MM mass air yet?
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Originally Posted by charliedyal

You have a 90MM mass air yet?
Nope
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Originally Posted by jferg92

Nope
Craigslist. Gainesville, Fl. Guy has one for $40. Sweet deal if he'll ship it.


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