Slick

i run redline MT90...... and it doesn't get as cold as you but it get's into the 20's here....

yup. i know my gauge can go to E, but then she's on air. i usually get 275-325 out of a tank...... when she hits 1/4 tank. time to fill up. i don't like running my trucks low on gas.. too much stuff can fry and die doin that.

i love both my children, and they each wheel awesome.. both have their own personalities, (and lifts) and i wouldn't change 'em for the world! -bounce-

as long as only 1 of you "leaks".........

what red said. everyone is here to help, and you have my # in case you need a fast answer or "verbal walk through" on something, and yes, 2 days should be good as long as yoou have everything out adn on the ready, and study your manual the night before so you have a clue where to start the following day. that's what i do when delving into the unknown -study-

stock 5x7 rim? i have a whole set of em... and i'm in cali. hope you at least get to part the pathy out, that would help with finances towards another pathy sly

could be a pulley shot or your belt tensioner (for the t belt) i'd get er fixed asap

tell me THIS isn't sexy in its own way..... meeeeeeeeeeeow (or is that a face only a mother could love?)

i usually check my oil when i get to work... i let the truck sit for about 15-20 mins then i go out and check the oil. i usually get a much more accurate reading than i do if i check it immediately after i turn the engine off. i usually "dip" the stick 3 times .. yes... the dipsticks are a common complaint on these trucks..you are not alone

kragen auto parts (i got my stuff there) here's P/N's n prices Kragen 17370mk (mileage maker) biggest drive belt 7.99 Dayco: 17370 Gates: 9370 Goodyear: 17371 Napa: 25-09405 Kragen 17365mk (Mile Maker) A/C drive belt 8.99 Dayco: 17365 Gates: 9365 Goodyear: 17365 Napa: 25-09285 Kragen 17555mk (Mile Maker) Steering Pump drive belt 11.99 Dayco: 17555 Gates: 9555 Goodyear: 17555 Napa: 25-14105 Kragen 63735 (cut to fit) Goodyear Upper bypass hose 5.99 Kragen 40104 Goodyear Timing Belt 19.99 sssh i think my t belt is beck arnley or goodyear.....

i edited your list as i know you're on a budget. those are the important basics to change. tools.. pretty basic. all metric. 10mm-14 or 17mm..can't quite remember. gasket sealer. screwdriver. remove rad (drain first), fan, fan shroud and t belt covers. pretty easy from there. just make sure NOT to overtighten the t belt... they have a tendecy to break if too tight and fall off if too loose. make sure to installt he t stat correctly.. yes, there is a specific way to install them. if wrong, they won't work or will stick open. if oyu want to see all the innards of what yer up against before you start, click the *SLICKS PICS* link next to my sig pics below. check out SLICKS PATHY album... and i have uber more pics if you want them. make SURE the motor is TDC when you start.... and check yer timing when yer done. for rad hoses, check them as oyu remove them for wear, cracks and or damage. if they look good, use them again. check the upper rad bypass hose, it's the little snot right behind the t belt at the top.. i have pics of the bugger in my album. he blew on me on the freeway.. nasty mess under the hood, tow home... $6 hose but a PITA to change.... did a write up about that too. sssh if you want, you can also call me (thomas does all the time) if you have any questions. i can call back at no charge to me so no worries. if you want my # pm me.

on a budget: t belt, h2o pump, t stat, and the other 2 drive belts. get it all done while yer in there... h2o pumps have a habit of going out shortly after a t belt change.. that really sucks to have to go back in and do it all again!

damn. that's messy. :sniff: death of another pathy. glad everyone is ok. 3rd at fault in 2 years? dude.........

remove and replace broken studs. if manifold itself is cracked, try weding the cracks, or some for of high heat jb weld.... and yeah. get that belt done ASAP.... belts are only $20.. new heads are hundreds

:bow: amen and i agree.

:o oh my!! all these accidents! glad oyu and yer buddy are ok... got pics? may be just a need for a BFH and an engine swap?

you decide. it's your truck. do you want to trim fenders? rub? crank the t bars higher than they should be? you do what you want to it. decide what she'll really be used for, what kind of terrain you'll be wheeling and how much you're willing to spend and go from there. you'll figure out what's best for you and your pathy. i know for sure that if king caca was the ONLY pathy i owned... he would not belong to me for long! luckily i have mini me for a DD so it's cool... i get the best of both worlds really. search around here, there has been mega discussions on lifts... you will know what's right for you.

sounds like someone doesn't want to pay shipping back to the states for their mistake and are passing the buck. i would fight with them... if oyu gave them pathy specs then PATHY is what they should have sent you....

^^^what SS said. sounds fixable but lets see pics. frame damage? and save some parts for me!!!! i hope you and the bad driver who hit you are ok and no one was hurt. if he was ok... i hope you proceeded to kick his ass.

you da man!!!!!!!! -bounce-

:o that looks like king caca! -bounce-

well, i bought king caca all big and ugly. (4" TM SL and 3" BL on 33's) sly but mini me was bone stock on 29's (225x 70x15) and now she's got the JGC coil lift with rancho 5000's in back and a t bar crank up front on 31's with 15 x 8 chevy rims and milemarker manual locking hubs and a couple other things. BEFORE: AFTER/PRESENT:

i'll look around for my piece from mini me...... i know it's lurking around somewhere... where is the question.

2+2....that is not enuff to run 33's. thomas has a 3" SL and a 3"BL, i have a 4" SL and 3"BL and i think aaron has the same as me. my 33's don't rub, on the road, (but i can see where they were "rubbed" with the PO off road) but again, i don't have the L & P steering upgrade so i have to be careful, and i can tell you... king caca is NOT a DD. yes, he looks cool and is fun to drive but by god i'll take mini me on a daily basis over king. i think the consensus for running 33's is a 3+3. still may need to do some trimming they tend to rub at the back of the fender (towards doors)

:eek: oh fer shame!!!!!!!!