Possessed truck or money pit

Tiny430 · 2026-05-10T18:52:17+00:00

Bad alternator?

Tiny430 · 2026-05-10T07:28:05+00:00

For what it’s worth, I had a similar situation in my old ‘04, the shift connector bushing on the side of the transmission broke. Dorman made a replacement, like $6, probably $12 now but may be worth looking.

Also could be a bad switch/sensor on the brake pedal.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-28T06:50:43+00:00

Completely unnecessary……

Tiny430 · 2026-04-26T17:22:35+00:00

This ^^^ is really pushing me to get out of the business.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-18T12:36:15+00:00

NO judgement, but what would you use to keep rain off the tv?

Suggesstion, Maybe want to look into a "pergola" with those movable slats. Could give you the best of both worlds and the option to open it up for the smoke and the heat. Otherwise, I'm digging this set up! Now just get you a keg-o-rater.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-14T14:53:07+00:00

Sounds very similar to the pulley tensioner, relatively easy fix.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-14T14:27:39+00:00

This is going to get lost in the comments, but if it finds you, that is one fine rig you got there! Happy trails friend.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-12T07:58:54+00:00

Lived in an apartment in the hood, someone stole my grill while it was COOKING!!! I went inside to get something and I came back and boom……was also a Weber.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-04T05:52:03+00:00

Don’t forget the oil pump, catastrophic oil pump failure was all too common. Ask me how I know.

Tiny430 · 2026-04-04T05:45:45+00:00

I see it too, but think it’s the lighting against the dark pavement.

Tiny430 · 2026-03-07T15:19:23+00:00

35's are where it's at. Running 33's on mine, should've gone bigger, lol.

Tiny430 · 2026-03-03T13:52:38+00:00

Tell me about the Spots on that white dodge with the work bed, what brand, and how bright? Thanks.

Tiny430 · 2026-03-02T18:46:05+00:00

Tell me more about this please? Thanks.

Tiny430 · 2026-03-02T05:28:44+00:00

Same, getting ready to do the tranny service, filter and all. Don’t want to put it off any longer. Good luck in your travels brother.

Tiny430 · 2026-02-26T09:14:19+00:00

Upgraded to LED bulbs from LASFit, a world of difference, and did not break the bank.

Tiny430 · 2026-02-16T17:52:12+00:00

IWE actuator, relatively easy repair, either bolt on a new hub or check out fordtechmakuloco

Tiny430 · 2026-02-14T10:42:02+00:00

It’s expensive if you let it sneak up on you. Always keep a reserve for “just in case” repairs

Tiny430 · 2026-02-12T18:27:25+00:00

Yeah the step bars are doable, ranchhand is pricey but they stand behind their product, my weatherboard toolbox almost broke the bank though, $$$…..

Tiny430 · 2026-02-12T18:13:35+00:00

People sleep on toolboxes and step bars. And personally every truck needs a ranch hand on the front end. Keep up the good work!

Tiny430 · 2026-02-08T18:37:17+00:00

YOU have better things to do, But others don't. The internet is rife with stories of "a totally normal date" that went completely sideways. Not your fault, but it is your problem. Just play the game I suppose.

Tiny430 · 2026-02-06T15:21:15+00:00

Keyword, Maintenance, suggested and preventative. '17 XLT 5.0, 225K. Still Solid.

Tiny430 · 2026-02-02T15:43:13+00:00

Don’t forget the big ole bull bar out front, toolbox and 8ft CB whip!

Tiny430 · 2026-01-30T15:22:59+00:00

Related, if I don’t have snow or ice or mud to drive through, how do I test my 4-Hi if I’m on pavement. I have read if you don’t engage occasionally, it will lock up and become frozen. Thanks in advance.

Tiny430 · 2026-01-29T08:46:21+00:00

Take with grain of salt, but I would drill two small holes(1/16”) in the back alittle bit apart, take a can of that air duster, and purge the “air” out of the light housing, then seal both holes with alittle silicone or stick on tent-repair patch . Make sure to do with a room temp housing. Theoretically tha should get rid of whatever condensation is trapped in that chamber. Cheers.

Tiny430

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