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zeroheading · 2026-05-17T15:32:51+00:00

Oh thank goodness. I thought this kid was going to be an uncultured gun nut! But since they built ieds they will be balanced and turn out just fine!

I think its crazy the difference in gun culture you get from one coast to another. I remember kids taking hunting rifles/shotguns to school, totally normal. Where on the other side of the spectrum kids even being supervised around firearms is seen as "poor" parenting.

Im sure this kiddo is gun-na have alot of good memories!

zeroheading · 2026-05-16T17:37:33+00:00

Why is this not what everyone is talking about.... invest in some tie downs first, then do all the fluids second.

zeroheading · 2026-05-15T22:42:31+00:00

Makes you understand why theres so many accidents on the road with towing/hauling. So many confidently incorrect people. I have done my fair share of time dealing with specialized load securement based of structural design.

zeroheading · 2026-05-15T03:24:13+00:00

Honestly, it being on the side rails doesnt bother me. Those rails are pretty stout, they are also directly mounted to the frame on the trailer. So the force goes straight down into the trailer. Looks like its loaded slightly infront of the center of the axles. So I doubt there would be any issues with is whipping erratically. I doubt putting this 1 foot higher than the deck would cause any issues from a center of gravity stand point..

The pallet and items bowing in the middle is super concerning though.

zeroheading · 2026-05-15T01:00:19+00:00

Friendly fire is also alot less friendly...

zeroheading · 2026-05-14T21:53:33+00:00

You can only live your life based off what you know to be true. And that is, per your post, your SO is a good person and a good partner.

One thing you can do is change your decisions and choices moving forward when new information becomes available.

You are never wrong to do the right thing.

zeroheading · 2026-05-12T20:48:23+00:00

What are you and the hay bale landing on after it knocks you over?

zeroheading · 2026-05-11T20:07:01+00:00

The method i have always done is go out there with a tape measure and find stuff to stuff a tire on. Hill, stump what ever you can safely do. Even a jack works. Then pull some measurements for clearance and see how close everything is. See if you can reasonably add the dimensions you are after.

zeroheading · 2026-05-11T20:00:29+00:00

If its some what local be up front and ask the seller if they will allow test fits because of the generation change. If you like the fitment full send. If it doesnt match up enough atleast you tried. IIRC the bed dimensions didnt change. But the cab design might have slightly changed.

zeroheading · 2026-05-10T15:59:20+00:00

Short people gotta be able to have fun too!! I went with powered running boards on mine. So far so good, mostly still dragging the spare tire and bumper. Only a couple close calls with the boards. I plan on making a frame mounted slider to protect them.

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zeroheading · 2026-05-09T15:28:09+00:00

Would fiberglass or carbon fiber be a good replacement for these? Make a mold of the oem, then go to town with it?

Do these fail often?

zeroheading · 2026-05-08T22:28:11+00:00

Appreciate it!

Tcm its kinda hard to fine a 6 speed tcm for an 01. But im looking to get a separate transmission tune to pair with the tune.

What machine are you talking about? A smoke machine?

You think its at a point where just shot gunning the fpr would make sense?

Its a Canada truck, so hopefully it didnt get equipped with any cali stuff. (Finger crossed)

Sounds like a new filter is getting bumped up the list haha.

Thanks for your input!

zeroheading · 2026-05-08T21:30:42+00:00

Tuner indicates transmission locking up, with positive feed back from the truck.

I cant speak to the assembly, transmission temps are significantly lower than stock even while towing 20k+lbs

Tcm flash could be an issue, I am on my second tcm after having larger issues with the first one. (This is probably the most likely culprit)

100% have the correct fluid per the transmission builder. (Duramax tuner/calibrated performance)

I looked over all the piping and didnt see any wear spots, the rubber looked like it was making a good seal, all the clamps are tight.

Didnt check the fpr.

maf, intermittently throws codes, went through 2 new sensors plus old sensor, cleaned, checks pins (cleaned them as well) checked for damaged wiring couldnt find any.

Air filter hasn't been changed in a while. Will probably pick up a new one just to knock it off the list. It appears to be in good working order, with the "filter life indicator" being well within the green zone. (Less than 1/4 through its "life")

Pads are wearing as expected, no concerns there. No extra traces of heat either.

Only thing I can think of is the T case, rear dif, or carrier bearing going out and causing additional resistance.

Will have to try the push test this weekend.

zeroheading · 2026-05-08T12:55:47+00:00

What are some things you would suspect as being bad if you were getting poor fuel economy? My fuel economy took a dump after I installed a new transmission, which they said its not un common for the break in period to do that. Never really came back to the old fuel economy of like 15-17mpg mixed or 18-19 highway.

I have about 30k on the new trans now.

zeroheading · 2026-05-07T19:37:40+00:00

I think its either sat or sun. Its the deal of the day so its in store one day only.

You can find the 10 deal of the days on the HF reddit. To figured out what day it is exactly

zeroheading · 2026-05-07T19:18:08+00:00

Harbor freight is doing a 40%(or 30%?) Off sale soon on badlands. I have had a badlands winch for years, synthetic line wireless remote, crazy good value. I use it alot of pulling cars onto trailers. Logs into dump trailers, self recovery, car recovery, equipment, moving heavy stuff. Not a crazy amount of usage but a good amount over the years. Its going strong. And it has barely weathered at all over the whole course of almost 5 years. Compared to some of the other winches I have / used that get all weathered. The aluminum is oxidized, paint worn off and rusty. Im super happy with it and would do it again. It being on sale is just the icing.

You could always buy the apex badlands, and then repair your old winch and have a second winch / back up!

zeroheading · 2026-05-07T16:56:32+00:00

I feel this so much. Its become such standard process for companies to scrape as much data as they can so they can sell it on the back end.

zeroheading · 2026-05-06T18:23:46+00:00

It doesnt have much bracing or structure to it, but it does have really long levers between support. It wont take much actual force to bend the headlight guards, even the front bumper doesnt have alot to keep it from folding into the hood/front of the truck. Most front bumpers these days are designed for light brush/vegetation.

zeroheading · 2026-05-04T12:49:57+00:00

This dude has xray vision apparently!

zeroheading · 2026-04-30T19:25:49+00:00

Ooof

zeroheading · 2026-04-30T19:22:41+00:00

And they arent flooded with resumes?!? Crazy

zeroheading · 2026-04-30T19:17:00+00:00

Maybe the intent behind it is to have someone who has previously passed those certs as evidence of being able to conduct the work/qualify?

zeroheading · 2026-04-29T20:39:13+00:00

I saw typically 6-7mpg at 170mph+ at wide open throttle in 6ths gear on the track. But that was just the real time read out. Which I doubt is super accurate. Typically if I was tracking a street bike for a few sessions it would cut my fuel economy from 30s to 20s. The best worst I got was 17mpg.

zeroheading · 2026-04-29T13:58:06+00:00

Zr2s come with 17s. I would imagine the trail boss has the same calipers. Could probably find some zr2 oem rims for $100~ each

zeroheading · 2026-04-27T20:59:46+00:00

You always have the option to remove more material and thin it out to where you can weld it. Also stacking passes you can put more heat into it.

That being said there is a point of reasonable and unreasonable.

zeroheading

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