Recent content by mattsk8
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What new tools have you got lately?
Few and far are the times I need one but when I do, having a nice set is fantastic. -
Air Compressor recommendations within my requirements?
I have an Eaton Polar Air compressor and absolutely love it. Mine is 7.5 HP, 2 stage, single phase. Quiet ish. Mine is about 10 years old now. -
What new tools have you got lately?
Knippex, picked up their 3 piece channel lock and plier set, plus their crimpers and strippers. I thought they were an over priced gimmick until I used a buddy's. -
Let's see those 4x4 Squares On Dirt!
Playing in the dunes today with the wife.- mattsk8
- Post #95
- Forum: Off-Roading
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Door Panel Trim
That's a good idea. I had my dash wrapped in vinyl, I could use the same vinyl. I'll think on that, thanks!! -
Door Panel Trim
I know this comes up a bit here... Ideally I want the the textured black and silver ones without the pulls (that match the dash trim), but no one make a repro and all the originals seem to be long gone. This is my last effort before just going with silver everywhere. I even considered making... -
What locker shall I go for?
That's the route I would go if I were you. Just wanted to add this... Be realistic about it, adding any type of locker isn't going to make your truck perform like a 4x4. IMO they help a little, but not a lot.- mattsk8
- Post #47
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Dana 44 front axle issues
Just saw this. I've never used any type of manual locker. I actually would've avoided a Trutrac too if I hadn't rode in my son's truck, I was pleasantly surprised how well it performed, and how you didn't know it was there until you needed a locker. And I chose it because I wanted to minimize...- mattsk8
- Post #39
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Dana 44 front axle issues
Thank you, that was thought out and helpful. Now I kinda regret not grabbing that D60, but on the next one I will :Big Laugh: FWIW, this is the first D44 front axle I've grenaded. I've worn one out but never had this happen. I'll never know, but I imagine this would not have happened if I was...- mattsk8
- Post #38
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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BFG KO3 vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
Ground clearance, foot print, and whether or not someone can drive all make a bigger difference than tires. I'd put the BFGs low in a large list of tires on snow, and pathetic on ice and packed snow. They're even terrible in the rain. I've had 2 different sets of BFG ATs over the years, one was...- mattsk8
- Post #27
- Forum: Off-Roading
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Dana 44 front axle issues
I've read a couple places that because the Dana 44 is (a lot) lighter, it handles better. I've also read that unless you're going bigger than a 35" tire, the 44 is a great axle. But like I said, I have zero experience driving on a Dana 60 so everything I'm saying is just what I've read. Part of...- mattsk8
- Post #36
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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Show your daily driver
I know I'm setting myself up here cuz it's a Ford. I all but swore I'd never get another diesel cuz they're so expensive to maintain, but I absolutely HATE towing with a gasser. Just picked this up. 120k miles and I know the guy I got it from. Spent most of it's life in Texas and never was...- mattsk8
- Post #784
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Dana 44 front axle issues
I'm running Warn Premium hubs. In that gigantic POS big hub 44 setup they were nothing but trouble, but I've never had an issue with them in a 10b. I almost did the axle upgrade to the chromoly when this all happened but I was already spending enough, and damn are those expensive. Thankfully I...- mattsk8
- Post #31
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
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BFG KO3 vs Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T
I hate the BFGs in the snow. When they're brand new they aren't completely pathetic, but get a few miles on them and they suck. I can't speak to the MT BB AT, but I have the MT and they're amazing off road and not stupid loud on the highway. If I had to choose between the 2, even though I...- mattsk8
- Post #13
- Forum: Off-Roading
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Dana 44 front axle issues
For anyone interested, I absolutely LOVE the TruTrac!! Took the truck to the dunes last Sunday. I seriously didn't expect I'd hardly even notice much difference from it in the front axle, the truck already seemed to eat sand really well. But this hooks so much better it actually changes how I...- mattsk8
- Post #27
- Forum: Differential & Driveline
