New England B.S. Thread

Needs more caster, and less preload. What do your cv angles look like?

 

That looks fantastic. You must be a lot more keyed into ride than I was. I had way less caster than you (stock UCA) and I thought the ride was great. Maybe the weight of the bumper changed things up front. Glad to see my bumper is living on!

I got a DSLR as a work anniversary gift so I played with it a little this afternoon after washing the truck and car. I haven't the slightest clue what I'm doing.





I need to fall into a grand or so to get some real tires. I've got the beadlocks in my cellar and I'm itching to put them back on the truck. I like the stock wheels and would like to eventually run them in the winter.

 

Yeah I don't like that there is more caster on the drivers side. I'm taking it back sometime this week. I read that as long as the CV fins aren't touching(which they're not) it should be fine. And I know, holy rust.

 

Weekend truck projects done! Installed a catch can and the new tow mirrors. I ran the truck on the highway to Holyoke and back and got about a teaspoon of oil in the can. The mystery of where my oil is going I would say is solved...

 

Yeah, these were my numbers pre lift, and it was truly awesome.the bumper is great too by the way. What kind of DSLR? I have a Nikon D3200

 

I got a Canon Rebel T5.

I think my caster was under 1.0°, I want to say in the 0.9° range. I never found it to wander or be iffy on the highway. (shrugs)

 

Canons are sweet. I'm getting a pull to the right. It's no big deal but I'm meticulous about the ride as you said

 

Looks good Paul.

 

That seems like a pretty high consumption rate

 

Thanks Doc. We need to hit up some state forests in western Ma soon!

 

Ohhh boys, we have a problem.... I just test drove a '16 S'crew 3.5 twin turbo and... I... Like it!!!

 

and

 

A pull would be uber-annoying. I was lucky that I never had that. I'd be back getting it fixed.

 

Can't forget that

 

that's the plan

 

Yep, I noticed I was losing a lot of oil when towing. Not sure what to do about it, seems common with the 5.0 but at least I know i's not going past the rings. I do have one trick up my sleeve, we'll see how it works.

I'm failing to see the problem

 

I guess I need to search the web on how bulletproof the trannies are with a turned up 3.5 twin. No matter how hard I try, it won't stay stock...

 

From what I've gathered, it does pretty well. I've heard to definitely get a catch can with the ecoboost though. A good tune can go a long way with that engine. Some of the better tuners offer power train warranties also.

 

Most epic day evurrrrrr

Got good spot in line for hello kitty, spent way too much money. Got to red bull early enough to get a decent spot in line, got in in time to see the first run. Second bucket list item this year I've been able to check

 

Truck looks good man!