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Old Jan 26, 2012
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Much needed maintenance

It must have been deleted when R-F got messed up. But remember my thread asking about what a certain noise might be related to?

Well it ended up being my bearings. And ball joints were near toast as well. The truck got much needed timken bearings and moog ball joints. Talk about a whole new truck.

I think I caught it in the early stages, but the sounds it was making were worsening. At first it was making a screeching noise (sometimes) when turning left. Then it started pretty much doing it all the time except for when I would turn right. I'd had enough.

/cool story bro
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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cause my truck eats bearings a lot. I'm pro at doing them by now
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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Good thing you got that stuff fixed. I honestly think I am right behind you.

And yes, that was a cool story bro.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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Its a PITA. I'm hoping these ones survive until I sell the thing. lol
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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sell it? already
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
I'm hoping these ones survive until I sell the thing. lol
Soon?
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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bearings are easy, ball joints can be a pain tho. i bet it rides a crap ton quieter. mine is in need of one now
 
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Old Jan 26, 2012
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nice!












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Old Jan 26, 2012
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Originally Posted by 99offroadrngr

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HAHA inside joke
 
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Originally Posted by Tys 4x4 FTW
HAHA inside joke
lol. Ok.
 
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Originally Posted by fourliter dan
bearings are easy, ball joints can be a pain tho. i bet it rides a crap ton quieter. mine is in need of one now
yeah its noticeable quieter and smoother. But still not perfect since my tires ride like tank treads. lol

They're wearing pretty fast, I think I want some good a/t's to get a nice smooth ride soon.
 
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How long before its sold?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2012
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Selling?
 
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