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the parking pawl is the system that locks the output shaft in the tranny from being able to move.
The parking pin is the same system.
when the pin drops into the notches it holds the tranny.
This explains the system
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/automatic-transmission11.htm
its designed to...
i ordered these wheels yesterday, should be here soon.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?bp=5-114.3&pc=69321&counter=1&wd=16&rw=8.5
i thought they seemed like a decent price for a nice looking wheel.
anyway, once they get here i will be buying new tires too.
im gonna...
10w 30 is not thicker than 5w 30 all the time, only at startup when cold. they are both still a multi viscosity oil that end up being 30 weight when warm.
Usually radius arm bushings dont contribute to a whine, but more of a clunking noise while turning or on bumps.
For anyone else in this thread who has the same problem make sure you have covered all the basics first.
new bearings
make sure they are packed correctly
make sure there is lots of...
Check all your heat shields by having the truck idling (if thats what causes the rattle) and cover your hand with something temp proof and feel around until you hit the shield that stops it.
If you determine its not a shield, try a mechanics stethoscope to try to isolate the location, which...
There is a chain and tensioner right there to drive the drivers bank cam, so if its a chain rattle i would assume that one. the primary chain and tensioner are also gonna be right below that under the timing cover, another possibility.
wider fiberglass fenders and wider wheel stance are the easiest way to get the prerunner look. But if you don't wanna spend 3 grand on a long travel suspension kit, and just want the look, then id start with a body lift, and some bigger tires and wider wheels, and some wider fenders or at least...
First of all, try some punctuation as that was incredibly hard to understand.
Now for the vehicles problem, i would suggest trying the basics first, like clean your battery cable terminals and battery posts, and see if and more problems arise.
You should be fine doing a little sand driving, airing down is probably only needed if its very deep and soft sand, just test it out and be cautious at first to get a feel for it, and until you are used to the depth and sinking tendancies of the sand, make sure to not spin out.
I assume the vehicle is still under warranty?
If thats the case and your not paying for the service then you should just say you have a brake problem and they will solve it.
If you are paying for this out of your own pocket i would recommend going to a reputable shop that isn't a dealer as...
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