Recent content by nb11

My transmixer is just about in need of a clutch, and I want to freshen things up while I'm in there. For 185,000 miles, what should I look at replacing? It's a little tough to get in 1st gear, takes some finesse to shift to second, and every now and then wants to chirp a little getting into 3rd...

I've been playing with the idea of a low profile drawer system for my truck bed, which would work better in the back of a B2. Similar to the picture you posted above. Lots of ideas here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/forums/91-Storage-Solutions

Is the 3.8" XD45 hard to shoot? I'm about to turn 21 and want to carry. I want to carry something with some power (who doesn't?) mainly for critters, i.e. bears, hogs, gators. I would think something like a 9mm (not at punishing to the shooter, cheaper ammo) would be sufficient for a human...

I figured it wouldn't be too hard to remove a pinstripe. If anybody gets a spare minute, I'd appreciate it if you could cut it out. Can't decide if it would look cleaner or too bare without it. Thanks!

I think I have a bad alternator, but I'd like to ask some opinions real quick. I was out and about today in my truck and everything was fine. I ran in Lowe's for a few items and when I came out and started my truck, it started fine then instantly died. I had to keep it above 2k rpm to keep it...

I was thinking the other day that a dirt bike would be great to have as a vehicle. A real simple engine, kick start, and can go just about anywhere. A good example would be fishing. You could throw your gear in a back pack and easily get to a fishing spot. Also, if you were somewhere cold and...

I think anybody's best bet would be to become close friends with gwaii :icon_thumby: But seriously, I didn't know so many people thought about this stuff in such great detail. I wasn't sure if this thread was legit at first. Kinda has me a little nervous now...

Mine does the same thing... 154xxx miles. It ticks at idle but runs smooth as can be up to 5500 rpms. However, I have heard that adding a little automatic trans fluid to the oil before an oil change clears out any gunk that may cause stuff to stick/tick.

Well, I'm considering purchasing a welder. I don't need something worthy of opening a fab shop with, I just think it would be a cool/useful skill to have. I'd probably practice on stuff around the house, and maybe eventually do a bumper or something. But I have a couple questions: 1. Stick or...

I have a small leak in my radiator where the plastic tank attaches to the core. I patched it with some epoxy which helped it leak less to get me home, but it still leaks a little and I know there's not really in point in trying to get it repaired. I've seen replacements on summit and rock auto...

This is the one I found from summit. Are they any good? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SGT-CU2470/

My radiator has developed a small leak. Water has been leaking out where the plastic tank on the passenger side attaches to the metal core. I patched it with some epoxy to get me home, but I'm in the market for a new radiator. A Motorcraft replacement is like $400 but I can find them online for...

'03, 154k. Problems I've had are: vacuum leak, water pump gave out, plastic joint on heater box broke, currently has a small leak in the radiator. All other problems easily fixed.

One time I had the plastic joint where the water goes into the heater box break on me. Not exactly sure what its called but that joint cracked and steam was pouring from under the hood. I remember it being fairly inexpensive and not being hard at all to install

I'm trying to find some led bulbs for my guages from superbrightleds.com. I used their car finder feature and it said for general instrument I need a 161 and an 1815, then there are several options. Do I just need one bulb under each tab(161 and 1815)? If it helps, it's a 2003 xl with a 5spd...