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  1. If anyone has any questions about installation, feel free to shoot me an IM.  I did multiple installs to check lift height for different combinations of components so I learned a couple of tricks.  Also, Steve's redesign of the front spacers (posts installed) solved the only issue that I found with the prototype design and that issue was not significant unless you are really stressing/flexing the front suspension.  Be assured that Steve has safety in mind and has created a nice kit for the R51's.

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  2. does it rev if you put in the clutch and NOT put it in gear?  I would expect that.  With the clutch out, the engine is working to spin at least part of the transmission which is a load and reduces RPMs.  If it spins up significantly when you push in the clutch, there may be something wrong in the tranny that is causing a lot of load on the engine even when in neutral.

  3. I would have guessed the timing belt initially and it sounds like you f'd up the sequence when wiring the disty after replacing it.  Are you positive you have the timing correct with respect to teeth between cams and crank?  Also, how did the timing belt look that you took off? If it slipped, you probably want to do a compression check to make sure no valves were damaged.  As for the swap, good luck and please start a build thread for it.

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  4. On ‎7‎/‎12‎/‎2018 at 5:20 PM, fleurys said:

    here you go.. (You will need to remove the door panel.then...

    R51-windows-limit-setting.JPG

     

    yea, saw that but also ran across mention of there being a procedure if there is not a reset switch on the motor.  I'll admit that I got a little lazy on this and did not crawl through the FSM to see of the R51 pathy take the with or without motor assembly.  I had not done any work (replace glass etc) or left the battery disconnected for a lengthy time that I can recall so I was hoping that the limit got screwed up accidentally by some sequence of holding the button too long, etc... otherwise it may be a mechanical failure of the switch itself.  For me, it's only a little bit aggravating but the wife keeps calling me when she takes the truck and can't get the window to stay up.  :)

     

  5. Drivers side window, when using auto-up, will close completely then open about 3 inches.  I've run across mention that this is a safety feature (so you don't decapitate your cat) and that somehow the window motor has 'forgotten' the upper limit or travel.  Does anyone know if these trucks (2005 SE) have the limit reset button on the motor assembly or if the limit is reset through some sort of key/button dance?

  6. 9 hours ago, RedPath88 said:

    Hey Scott... you are close enough for option 2  ;)

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    And those of us who have been around for a while know that your more than capable of the installation... as long as it does not require the use of fire :FartExplode-vi:

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    Never saw option 2..  Sure, I'd definitely install them.  Had new shocks and struts installed in march so I wouldn't even need to fight with rusted bolts

     

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  7. so I was hearing a strange noise coming from my pathy as I drove. It was definitely something related to movement and not engine speed.  I put the entire truck up on stands, put it in gear and listened.... nothing.  Anyway, finally got annoyed and did a little more troubleshooting.  The noise, for the most part, goes away if I put the truck into 4Hi and comes back when in 2wd.  I had my wife roll slowly in the street while I walked around the truck and listened... the noise is not more predominant on one side or another.  I also made note that there was a 7 to 1 ration of 'clicks' to wheel rotation which tells me it's more on the tranny side (driveshaft etc) than the wheel side (cv joint, axel).

    Anyone know enough about how the tranny works on these models that can give me an idea of what is making the noise and how big of a pain in the ass it will be to fix?

     

     

  8. the socket has a small metal retainer clip in it. There is probably some clever way to get hold of the ends and spread it enough to release the ball but it's easier to just be careful and pry the ball out of the socket. If you want to be sure to protect the glass, unbolt the ball (hold the outer part of the attach point if needed so you can unscrew the ball), then pry it apart or maybe you'll see the mechanism. Putting it back together is just as easy.... make sure clip is in place, grease the ball a bit and snap it together.

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