With the exception of some minor body work, I've done all the work - with the help of friends - myself. It's been a great truck since I bought it new in 1998. At almost 9 years and the odometer reads under 79k miles. Still running good!
Most noteworthy not-so-good stuff
Ball joints - stock or non-stock, repeatedly worn too fast
Steering box - stock, replaced at 65000 miles
Intake manifold leak - stock, very minor coolant loss
Clutch - stock, flywheel glazed/noisy at only 70k [not abused]
Front and rear engine seals - leaking slightly at only 70k
Most noteworthy good stuff
Over 58000 miles on first set of Goodrich T/A KO's - like them enough to put a second set on
Averaging 14MPG w/manifolds - 15.5MPG w/headers
Rear springs - lift kit adds extra leaf and increases carrying capacity by about 350#
Other stuff
Body lift - definitely need extra supports under bed [any significant load will warp it]
Front shock bushings - stock, worn too fast [use Ram bushings instead of Dak' bushings on top of front shocks]
Tires - contribute about a 7% error on the speedometer and odometer and, since they were put on at about 5000 miles, means I probably actually have about 86000 miles
5.2L V8 - stock
Club Cab, 4WD (part-time)
33x12.5 Goodrich tires
5.5" Tuff Country suspension lift
3" Body lift
1 5/8" -> 3" Edelbrock headers
(cannot remember brand) Brush guard
Lund tubular step bars
Headlight covers
Not pictured
Fiberglass topper
Yes, I know it looks like it's on rollerskates - but I like the ride I get from these tires!
Coming soon..
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