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For future refrence, adding an inch of shock length does not equal an inch of lift in my case. It measures exactly the same. so something else must be limiting the downward flex of the wheel. Maybe the sway bar? I think Im done chasing this rabbit. On to the next task.

you know of any longer "Shocks"? I was looking at Cepek but wanted to try a cheaper option first, And yes thats why I wanted to weld at the top of the shock. And I would try to keep it cool as to not melt the bushing out of it!

Thinking more about it, I think the easiest way would be to cut off the top eye of the strut / shock and weld in a small nipple see below:

I am getting very good at rebuilding the front suspension as I have tried a number of combinations of parts to get my M998 to look level. Currently running 2" body lift, 2" lift coil spacers, and uncut armada springs in the front but the shock is limiting how far the front wheel will extended...

Went with 42"s!

There is a steal on some new 44" pitbulls nearby. I have been looking for 42" or 43" but nothing has come up. These 44s look brand new and like I said the price is right. My truck has 4" total lift (2" suspension and 2" Body lift) you guys think it would fit 44x19.50-16 tires?

when I called they first said around $850 depending on whats wrong. Then they said $650 + parts. That LS swap is looking more appealing...

I have opened the top cover up more than I dare mention, everything seems fine. Solenoids are working, armatures move easily.... And no worries on the shop, Ill call around. I just thought I remembered somone menmtion a shop they liked in Austin.

Replaced lift pump and its blasting diesel now. Still nothing out of theinjection pump. Anyone know a decent injection pump rebuilder? I thought @Mogman mentioned one in Austin before but I cant find it.

Making slow progress, I discovered the fuel shut off solenoid in the top of the IP was binding up and not engaging. Now I can hear/feel it actuating when the key is switched on. Now, Im not getting any fuel to the IP.... My question is: with all my attempts to turn it over basically dead heading...

Not yet. I took the IJ out a second time, cleaned it again, reassembled again, and reinstalled it yestarady. Still nothing out of the injector lines, but I might need to bleed out my lines again. I did get the number of a veteran Hmmwv mechanic in the area so thats the next stop before sending...

weights seem to be moving freely, very little resistance to turning the shaft. It wouldn't freespin but would require a few ounces of pressure to get moving. Im going to open up the inspection window and make sure I didnt snap another advance pin. While Im at it all check the weights.

I have a solid flow of diesel leaving the seperator/filter at the flare fitting going into the injection pump. Still nothing at the open injector, is there any chance this has something to do with the cold advance solenoid affecting the injection pump bleed back line to the tank? I disconnected...

Got a new cam advance pin and reinstalled the injection pump then filled with diesel. I tried turning it over with the intake manifold off and an injection line cracked open but nothing is coming out yet. Currently letting the batteries recharge before I give it another shot.

any chance you know the rotation of the injection pump? I keep reading conflicting info. At first I saw all are clockwise, then I saw someones was running counterclockwise, but the spare IJ I just bought is clockwise?

My concerns exactly.

I think I found my problem, After fighting to get the advance screw plug off, I pulled the advance pin and found it had sheared off in the pump. I only found part of the sheared part. Still missing the nub at the end of the pin.... anyone have a trashed IP they could grab the advanve pin put...

They are pretty new and when the truck goes into wait mode I can see and measure and voltage drop but Its still worth a check of all of them. Im still more worried that nothing is coming out of the injeciton line headed to the injectors. I wont be able to work on it for a few more days, Drs...

checking the IP inlet was what I had planned to do today but found it impossible with the intake manifold still on. Its well over 100 deg. here in texas so Im waiting for the evening to start on the intake manifold. filter and screen looked great when I replaced them last year. I dont drive it...

armature moves freely and the solenoid requires a lb or so to close then opens back up very easier. As I dive deeper I think if there is an inlet filter on the IP than it must be clogged. As a side note, I did notice the overflow line from the lift pump was melted shut, I just fixed it with...