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by KielTb » Mon Nov 16, 2015 7:06 pm

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When i took the bumper cover off to repaint the rusty metal bumper
Hi guys. Been researching and reading on here and on trailvoy since i bought my tb back in 2012. Been a crazy ride and definitely taken this thing where no open dif 2wd should ever go. Done all the regular maintenance these past 3 years, bought it at 114k and it sits at 173k right now and always climbing. Its an 06 4.2 ls extended. 4x4 has never worked and i think ive gotten it down to the disconnect, just havent learned enough yet to tear into it. Most recently got ambitious and installed the z71 springs in the back(87 or 88s i think) and kinda screwed my weak old front suspension haha. Hopefully i can keep truckin along and remember to take pictures as i go along.(and find better places to take pictures lol)
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by navigator » Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:59 pm

Welcome aboard, you should find plenty of info about how to fix your disconnect here.
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by v7guy » Wed Nov 18, 2015 5:07 am

read some more and be more specific in mods and we can help you out. we need to know specific parts. Diagnosing the 4wd system is pretty straight forward, follow the chart on here and it should pinpoint your issue.
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by moose1 » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:40 am

Welcome. the disco rebuild is not too bad and there are great write ups! good luck
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by KielTb » Sat Nov 28, 2015 5:46 pm

Well, as of right now im saving for marks 3" suspension lift and adapters to regular 6 lug rims. Recently heard the 3" body lift was discontinued :( any suggestions for runners up or anything i should know before worrying about a body lift? Im thinking brake lines steering any sensors etc that may be effected?
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by DirtyBacon04 » Sat Nov 28, 2015 6:11 pm

body lift is back. Mark is taking preorders. Check Active Topics thread to read more.
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by ErikSS » Sun Nov 29, 2015 12:43 am

If you're not confident in rebuilding your disco, this is a less expensive option than most complete disconnect units.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161509948512?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
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by Opeth » Sun Nov 29, 2015 1:41 pm

Welcome, where in NY u from?
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by v7guy » Sun Nov 29, 2015 2:43 pm

ErikSS wrote:If you're not confident in rebuilding your disco, this is a less expensive option than most complete disconnect units.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/161509948512?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT



yeah, but then he has to remove the disconnect from the pan...
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by ErikSS » Mon Nov 30, 2015 12:02 am

v7guy wrote:eah, but then he has to remove the disconnect from the pan...

Everything is a trade off. Has anyone tried to stuff those internals into a OEM inner case yet?
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by Cable810 » Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:26 am

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by KielTb » Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:33 pm

Sorry opeth, never saw your post, central Ny in the sticks of Wayne County a little east of Rochester. Little hick town of Marion where people drive tractors on the road for fun haha
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by Jrgunn5150 » Mon Mar 21, 2016 6:18 pm

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