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I just got my front wheels done. I tried to reuse some of the less distorted nuts. Even the best ones were somewhat tight to get on. I think 2 of the 16 I was able to run all the way down with more force than I like. Then I got the brand new ones. Man, absolutely zero resistance, just like they...

I am now digging into the steering control arm as a leak developed. I found the mounting bolts were not as tightly installed as it should be (65 ft lbs), so I need to redo the driver side. Looking into the gasket stuff, I found some VERY educational videos from Permatex, explaining almost every...

Nice find, thank you! $2.29 vs $0.99, just saved me over $40... :D

Awesome, thanks. What is your source?

Hey all, I am finally getting to reinstall the front wheels, and the TM reads to run the lug nuts on all the way with finger strength. Well, with the lug nuts I removed, this will be an impossible task. I can't even get 5 of 8 on with a ratchet or the impact wrench. Looking at the cone end of...

Not far from Hill City, in Whitewood. Between Sturgis (the motorcycle rally capital of the world!!!) and Spearfish. I see your location is Burgkundstadt? I grew up in Stuttgart, and met my wife and lived in Ansbach for about 9 years, not that far from where you are. Funny.

Yea, thanks for the encouragement... But, it happened to Mogman. That stings a bit. The Mog has been there for me many a times....

Hell yea, I didn't even think of that option. Thanks @Mrgior31513 I did remove the link. Again, to all who may have followed my advice, please refrain in the future... :sick:

Simple actually, if you put them in the wash and then into the dryer on high temperature for about 45 minutes, the shrink ratio is exactly 49.74%, (the rest is negligible you may have to fill the rest in with RTV). :cool::unsure::rolleyes: Just kidding, aaaagggghhhhh!!!!!!! I did an Ebay...

Take a look if it is near the steering arms/pitman arms, so when you steer it could pull it off. Do you have a hose clamp on it? Pictures could help us help you diagnose...

You're right, they are all available online, even free shipping to the house, but here in these neck of the woods, I couldn't find ANY anaerobic readily available in store. The not curing inside the tube is definitely a positive aspect!

And that is the main reason I started the topic, I agree 100%. Sort of a constant battle in my head when one side wants me to get the job done, the other screams just what you said. I finished the two front hubs with the black gear oil resistant yesterday morning because that is what I had in...

Thanks for the heads up. I'll probably do the same, just because I did the diffs first and thought it would call for the same on the hubs, so I bought enough for all. And I don't understand the Anaerobic character need, maybe someone knows? EDIT: And there I go and find out: This site...

Can I use the normal gear oil silicone (black stuff) for the hubs? Thoughts?

Yea ,I saw that but this was more available and half the price.... https://www.permatex.com/products/gasketing/black-gasket-makers/permatex-ultra-black-rtv-silicone-gasket-maker-3-35-oz/ I hope the black RTV is as good as the green you pointed out. That is awesome information... That makes...

Hey all, quick poll and looking for more insight into gasket maker material, and types. I am currently working on the geared hubs on the wheels. According to the TM, the gasket maker needed is an anaerobic (meaning it only cures in the absence of air), the differentials the TM called for RTV...

Makes a lot of sense... Thanks TOBASH and Retiredwarhorses Awesome, as always. Thank you. This is what I was looking for.

You are correct on the tints of them. Almost 100% sure it is new, as a week ago the water/fuel I drained was clear. But I only drained 1/2 cup really. The truck was sitting at the GP yard for some time, I think it was decommissioned in late 2022, so I hope no one was really messing around with...

Yea, will be doing that. Thanks. Well, after you mention that, shortly after the two "purging" incidences where ATF came squirting out of the lines, I drained some diesel from the fuel system drain valve. Sure enough, it was very pink-ish. I am certain the ATF fluid got pushed through the Tee...

Wow, 15 degrees. That is going to be 19"+ wheel height at a wheelbase of 10' 10". My guess it will help with the trapped air hitting some elbow lines? Didn't see that in the TM. But I believe it. Thanks!