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Hmm, i *really* need to get out there and check torque on the wheel spacers....

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I was pretty careful/fussy when i attached them, so i'm not really expecting much, if anything, it will only be as a result of stud stretch on the spacers themselves.

Curious, when re-torquing, i'm wondering if i should loosen them a little first, or just hit them with the torque wrench straight off?

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When I re-torque I typically don't loosen, just apply pressure and make sure they're still in spec. But hey, I'm no mechanic either.

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Well on the 06 I put a new amp and sub in on the 92 aka the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl

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black06xlt wrote: ...... the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl I'll bet that really turned the old gal on! :frd

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ShovelheadKevin wrote:
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...... the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl
I'll bet that really turned the old gal on! :frd

it made it start without jumper cables :cheers

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MaDMaXX wrote:
Hmm, i *really* need to get out there and check torque on the wheel spacers....
What did you use the Spacers on ?

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black06xlt wrote:
Well on the 06 I put a new amp and sub in on the 92 aka the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl
What brand amp, what wattage, any problems ?

Adding a new battery, that has full voltage will awaken just about any ignition system.

I didn't read all of your posts but were you having a problem with the battery or was it just old ?

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Scrambler82 wrote:
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Hmm, i *really* need to get out there and check torque on the wheel spacers....
What did you use the Spacers on ?
My, truck?

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MaDMaXX wrote:
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Hmm, i *really* need to get out there and check torque on the wheel spacers....
What did you use the Spacers on ?
My, truck?

Yes you should check the torque on aluminum spacers... !

Just asking, what did you do to need spacers ?

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Ohh, nothing, just wanted a wider stance, which i got, and handling is much improved.

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Cleared the diff cover and installed it. Filled up the diff with amsoil diff fluid.

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Scrambler82 wrote:
black06xlt wrote:

Well on the 06 I put a new amp and sub in on the 92 aka the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl
What brand amp, what wattage, any problems ?

Adding a new battery, that has full voltage will awaken just about any ignition system.

I didn't read all of your posts but were you having a problem with the battery or was it just old ?
i added a 600 watt kicker i had replaced my 1200 watt sony xplod. i also replaced my 12" kicker solo baric and competion box with a 10" kicker comp and a slim truck box to free up some room in my truck. as far as the battery goes it was dead probably from sitting. and i got the optima red top for free from my work. perks of work in a salvage yard as a dismantler

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MaDMaXX wrote:
Ohh, nothing, just wanted a wider stance, which i got, and handling is much improved.
OK, was wondering.

Any comparison pictures ?

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black06xlt wrote:
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black06xlt wrote:

Well on the 06 I put a new amp and sub in on the 92 aka the slut I put an optima red top battery in the old girl
What brand amp, what wattage, any problems ?

Adding a new battery, that has full voltage will awaken just about any ignition system.

I didn't read all of your posts but were you having a problem with the battery or was it just old ?
i added a 600 watt kicker i had replaced my 1200 watt sony xplod. i also replaced my 12" kicker solo baric and competion box with a 10" kicker comp and a slim truck box to free up some room in my truck. as far as the battery goes it was dead probably from sitting. and i got the optima red top for free from my work. perks of work in a salvage yard as a dismantler
FREE is for me too !
Should work out !

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NewShockerGuy wrote:
Cleared the diff cover and installed it. Filled up the diff with amsoil diff fluid.

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Looks good.
I wouldn't mind that !

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I got some sprayable chain lube to see if I could locate a creaking noise that is coming from my from suspension. As I would spray and item and then bounce the suspension. No joy, the small squeak remained the same and did not quieten off. The one item that got worse was the lower ball joint. I hit it again from the other side and it went back to what I had before I did anything.

I didn't want to throw part at it but it looks like that is what is going to happen. I will start with upper/lower ball joints and spring seat. I replaced the stabilizer bar link and bushings about 15k ago when I lost one of the bushings. Any suggestions?

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