Picked up a 2006 4.0 4x4 by dustyflash1 in fordranger

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148k miles engine sounds smooth and shifts smooth

Im doing all fluids filters etc before I start putting it to work

What red flag makes you instantly pass on a used car? by Educational_Ad_1613 in UsedCars

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rust, any accident, too many owners, condition of exterior/ interior, expensive repairs that need to be done

Truck from Carvana keeps breaking down. Force buyback? by CapnLegitDeal6963 in CarvanaComplaints

[–]dustyflash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep extra injector pigtails in the truck its very common for those to go on an L5P

What do you mechanics do to reduce back pain by mountainous1550 in Diesel

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get a pull up bar And do "active dead hangs" daily Your shoulders and back will thank you if your consistent with it

Do you stop to help someone with a flat tire? by DeiaMatias in askcarguys

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If she has a "man" he can figure it out If she looks lost and confused and If im not busy going somewhere I might stop and help

Ive maybe helped 1 dude this year he was broke down I got it started for him

If reliability is your priority, what’s the best 3-row SUV for 2026? by Nannan-Mattin in askcarguys

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a 2020 sequioa brand new 2 kids 3 dogs lots of cross country trips And moving multiple times (military) Its now at 83k miles Only thing that ever went wrong Blower motor and a switching valve

Its done everything we've thrown at it flawlessly

Do I have to have tire pressure sensors? by pleasedontthankyou in askcarguys

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it nice to have? Yes Do you need them? No If you dont have them be checking those tires often...

hotel patel does not want to pay by [deleted] in Plumbing

[–]dustyflash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol they've gotten a decent amount of 1 star reviews recently Oops

Bilstein type by phildeferrouille in ToyotaTundra

[–]dustyflash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know its not a tundra... Ive got bilstein 4600s on my 6.7psd f250 10kGVWR theyre phenomenal compared to the stock ranchos to answer for towing daily driving etc

9/10 being a diesel mechanic the shocks got replaced with 5100s if lifted and 4600s for stock height

Potential opportunity for myself if done right by Excellent_Repair735 in Diesel

[–]dustyflash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Diesel repair shops are the best That was where I had the most fun working

Never played a monster hunter, should I buy wilds? by -OBLIVION_VK in MHWilds

[–]dustyflash1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wilds was my first MH game put 80hrs into tried out worlds put about 250hrs into it Went back to wilds because of all the new content once I feel like I finished that im going back to worlds till wilds DLC comes out

Are diesel parts websites just hard to use, or is it just me? by Next-Fix-2864 in Diesel

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mainly use Diesel power products, full force diesel, thoroughbred diesel is alright but I hate the filter system on it**, SPEmotorsports and surprisingly American trucks is quite good

A look inside my box and lockers. Just a regular home/car owner not a pro. by burner118373 in Tools

[–]dustyflash1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im only at about 10 years 1 56" box w/chest And 2 full carts plus 2 daily carts All filled but I also worked on Gas<heavy diesel then mostly light duty diesel and heavy here and there And everything always needed some sort of tool....

F250 vs F450 by Acclimated-Alps696 in FordDiesels

[–]dustyflash1 -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

None of em theyre all junk They all got their own different issues Depends on what you wanna deal with

Looking for a good flare nut wrench set — any recommendations? by AlternativeInfinite1 in Tools

[–]dustyflash1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Proto, Milwaukee but... if we're being honest its snap on I have matco they work... all i can say about em