AaronArf's 2012 DCSB Build

Ok cool. I thought I saw another company but I'm probably mistaken it for something else. Thanks buddy!

 

Good deal, I think your comment elsewhere was the one that made me just buy the complete kit. I was just about to buy the ones for the radiator only

 

I thought I heard some people didn't like the kit. Made it squeeky and stiff

 

That was me, if your cab mounts are in good shape I would not change them. Every soft rubber bushing you eliminate you replace it with a harder urethane bushing and with that comes more road vibes. I have had a problem with noise from the bushings that I have only been able to partially eliminate by adding a bit of grease between the washer and bushing but it is only a temp fix and wears off because I think....

I am suspicious that some of the creaking that I am hearing is the same as what many folks have found with the front of the cab where the pinch welded seams flex and the you hear the layers of the cab mashing against each other. After some research and reading about that issue it seems probable that by removing the rubber body bushings and adding the harder compound bushings that the cab itself is being tweaked because the bushings don't flex enough. IE : every bit of flex in the frame is being transferred into the cab and as the cab tweaks it creaks. Still trying to figure it out but basically from the day I installed the cab mounts my truck has creaked like a bitch. It is an 06' so possibly because it is an older worn out truck and adding the harder bushings is transferring more flex into the cab ?

 

My truck already squeaks and my uniballs chirp leafs sing songs...but haven't heard any additional squeaking from the bushings. Zero lube besides the thru bolts being coated with lots of anti-seize. Also haven't noticed a more harsh ride - already rides like a ton of bricks

 

So what your saying is your truck was already so clapped out that you didn't notice I'm guessing the thousands of miles I have on my truck on washboard dirt roads in Baja have wiggled and vibrated the cab a wee bit loose. I do have aftermarket Corbeau seats that are much firmer than the OE seats so that definitely lets me feel every little vibe too...but seriously the creak I have would not bug me if it was external but it is totally inside the cab :/

 

Whats driving me nuts is my drive line vibes...my pass seat goes into full seizures at about 68-70mph. haha The squeaks, clanking and all that is just part of the DDing a truck on 35s with beadlocks and wannabe race truck parts.

 

Yeah I gave up on that and got a double cardon one piece drive shaft from Tom Woods zero vibes now. Hangs a bit lower than OE so prob not the best idea for the rock smashing stuff you guys do...

 

Unfortunately not an option for us. I pretty much have accepted the drive line vibes, the new carrier bearing and u-joints w/ a balance from the DS shop helped a bit. Going to toy with CB spacer height to see if I can improve it a bit.

 

I was gonna try spacing mine out too, I need to stop losing wheel weights first.

 

Also a problem I have had. I got the "lifetime" balance package at the local Merchant's Tire for a few bucks more so I can just bring it in and have them do it if I determine the wheels are out of balance.

 

#beadlocklife

 

Yeah I want to try out dynabeads or something similar (airsoft pellets) Or find speciality weights that actually stick well, its always the adhesive that comes apart

 

I bought Dynabeads but decided against actually using them. Too much risk, didn't want to have unnecessary work unmounting/remounting.

 

My winter tires lost a few weights on the last wheeling trip and the vibes were a little unpleasant on my 5k road trip over the holidays. If you have any luck with the other products you're talking about let me know. Tire shop here costs an arm and a leg

 

Got it... Hmm mine aren't the prettiest at 169,000 miles and 10 years. The amount I can jack up the body is shocking...
But what you're saying makes sense.

Haha yep just something I need to come to terms with. My candy caned drives me crazy! But I'm gonna make it last thru Moab this year.

The other thing that drives me nuts is my lower uniballs coming loose. Ever have that issue?

 

No issues on mine but I also have race series lowers so no Uniball adapter

 

Ughhhh so mad I didn't get the race kit

 

When I bought mine it was less than 300$ difference to go with the race series. That adapter is what sold me on the race series.

 

Yup me too, along with the weight savings and ground clearance improvements.