I get it.

Thanks.

Ryan W31

So major plot twist with my truck preparations…… having spent my entire career in industrial Maintenace I have learned that there is a perfect time in a machines life cycle to do a preventive overhaul. I decided my transmission and transfer case were due. Mr Transmission in Brantford just happens to be owned/operated by my friend Des Ryan (Tracker1), so they are doing a once over of the drivetrain in my truck to make sure it is reliable for towing.

This was all planned and budgeted up front and I’m very happy that this work is being completed before “towing season”

Billet lock up torque converter,
Larger trans cooler
Case saver kit, chain, and rebuilt kit for the T case
Trans rebuild kit, plus towing shift kit, plus a couple other upgrades
U joints for the front drive shaft
Front and rear differential service

This is like a spa week for my truck!!!!

Transmission
 

Transmission Transfer Case

Awesome!!

Truck update:

Front and rear differential service today, no issues found, fluids were ok, no metal, moving ahead 🙂

Mr Transmission Des Ryan is answering my 1000 questions!!! 🙂 and providing more pictures than a new parent 🙂

Ryan W31

Diff
 

Pics

Truck update:

All back together for a weekend of test miles.

The rear end makes a small clunk when I shift to reverse so Des will take a look next week. (I assumed it was U joints but they are all good/new now)

I don’t expect a huge issue with the rear but am putting the time/money in up front to make a reliable heavy duty tow vehicle and the GT4, G80 9.5”? 14? bolt needs to be in very good condition.

Ryan W31

Rear end freshened up and set up.

New bearings, seals, and set up.

Getting close now!!

Ryan W31

Nice!!

Truck update:

To do a full drivetrain look over it seemed appropriate to have the engine looked over. Des had a tech savvy shop scan the engine codes, and check for issues.

Two knock sensors, intake gaskets, sensor harnesses, and two 02 sensors later she’s ready for the road.

These items are about the only repeat issues that show up during the thousands of internet searches I have done for 6.0L 2500 known issues so I wanted to address them ahead of towing season.

These items will also affect power, mileage, emissions, catalytic converter life, etc so that’s all positive.

I started looking at trailers…….

I like to understand all options before move ahead with any large purchase and although I see a lot of 24’ 9900 lb GVWR trailers at events there is a low cost alternative that seems to meet any needs I have or will have in the future.

20’ Long, 8.5’ Wide, 6.5’ High,
Two 3500 lb axles, 7000 GVWR
Payload 4000 lbs
V nose
Brand new these are the same price as a used larger more heavy duty trailer which seems enticing.

Lower cost, more manoeuvre, better gas mileage, brand new, 3 year warranty, made in Illinois, hmmm….

I have a spending cap but this has me thinking…..

Ryan W31