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    radical axle idea

    Hi everyone, Having suffered for years with front axle and allignment problems, I wish I had put in a straight axle to begin with. Someone told me they once welded the front axle halves together and detached the axle drop down bracket to make a psuedo-straight axle. He said it worked until...
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    tailgat light switch?

    Hi, Anybody know where the switch is to turn the dome lights OFF when the tailgate is UP? I found it once a long time ago, but can't remember now. This for drive-in movie time!! thanks much JB
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    auto->manual tranny swap?

    Hi All, My tranny started slipping recently, so I'm looking at options. Never heard of a rebuild that held up so I'm thinking about a standard instead. Anybody ever do this? How frustrating is it likely to be? Thanks JB
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    WARNING: superlift problem

    Anyone who has had unexplained squeeking,clunking or banging from the from end CHECK YOUR AXLE DROP DOWN BRACKETS NOW!!! Mine broke off completely yesterday. JB
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    4"lift SHOCKS

    Hello everyone, been away awhile, but still trying to finish up my truck. the shocks that 4wheel parts wholesalers sent me last year with my 4" superlift are trashed and were s#@t to begin with. Can anyone give me recomendations on alternatives to the rs9000's? THANKS much JB
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    neoprene seatcovers

    Hi All, I've been away quite a while, but getting back into things now. I need some waterproof seatcovers and am considering Wet Okole neoprene. Does anyone have experience with these? Thanks J.B.
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    front driveline vibration

    Hello all, I've developed a heavy vibration only when my hubs are engaged, whether or not I'm in 4wd. I'ts worst around 20 mph but occurs at any speed. My mechanic can't see anything obviously wrong. The slip yoke on the front right axle may not be in it's correct postition, though he can't...
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    superlift 4" problems: update

    It has been many frustrating months since I started my 4" lift project. The rear sagged by 1 1/2" and the only way I solved it finally was to do a springover with my original springs. I went through 2 sets of 4" springs before that. Superlift was good about helping deal with it, though. I'm...
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    alternator/voltmeter

    Hello all, My voltmeter has been reading slightly right of vertical. It has recently started to flutter most of the time. Does this mean my voltage regulator is going bad? I'd like to replace it before I get stranded. Thanks for any help J.B. Earl
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    eastern beaches

    Hello, I'm going to Chincoteague VA for a week and I'd like to find some off roading other than on Assateague. Are there any other beaches that allow vehicles? Anywhere from Ocean city south to Virginia beach. Thanks in advance J.B.
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    last minut lift advice?

    Hi all, My superlift 4" kit is being installed TODAY! Any last minute advice for me? Also doing 4.10's and a TRUETRAC. THANKS J.B.
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