Those definitely look like machining chips. I had some similar in mine when I changed it at 5K, though not as many. I'm about to change all my fluids again at 35K, so I'll see how their doing. No noises so far. I have the PPE deep transmission pan to put on with a new filter, I tow a TT. I have the extended dipstick installed already, best mod I've done. Thanks @Fitzmotor , I was one of Mike's shipping test dummies.I did a few things! Installed the Aeroskin bug deflector thingy. (Its covering up a bit of a dent from hitting a turkey at 70mph the other week)
I also drained and filled Front and Rear Differentials and the transfer case. (22K miles)
The Rear diff was filthy, and the magnet had some fun big metal chunks on it. But they are small spiral shards which normally I would say are debris from the time of mfg... but could this be something messed with the locking diff? No noises and no issues with the diff so far. I used Valvoline Synth 75w90, but after doing more reading I may drain/fill them again in a bit with the Motorcraft 80w90.
Front diff looked new
Transfer case fluid was quite dark, and the drain plug had some sludge on it. Beyond that seemed fine.
I was going to check the ATF level but... god damn that dip stick is in a frustrating position. (Still haven't installed the remote dipstick I bought, I am waiting to get an accurate read on how much fluid is in the trans first.
Looks good Blake.Finally put on my suspension. Eibach Pro-Truck 2R. Icon tubular UCA. Upgraded sway bar end links from Offroad Alliance. LT275/65R18 Falken Wildpeak AT4 on stock rims. Lifted the front 1.5in to keep some rake for towing. No rubbing so far and ride is so much better than the FX4 suspension.
So with the extended dipstick... can you use that to suck out the fluid from the trans to do a drain/fill? Like feeding a hose down it? I know you can add fluid through it, but was curious about the other direction
Yes you can. Thats how i drained mine. Then took off an empty pan. Changed filters, be sure to remove the rubber gasket off the old filter and put it on the new filter, bolt on gasket and pan, then measure what you took out, and fill!
I like that rear bumper!!! Dang I thought I was done buying stuff for my Ranger. LOL I guess I will never be done.ARB rear bumper installed, going to see if a set of their rear bar lower tubes can modified to act as a side bumper step. If they ever come in, that is.
That looks shockingly like an OEM unit would look like, unlike the "Bro" bumpers I see everywhere.ARB rear bumper installed, going to see if a set of their rear bar lower tubes can modified to act as a side bumper step. If they ever come in, that is.
Old street rod saying, "They're never finished, just sold"
The corroded one = #4 Plug? Most RearwardChanged spark plugs at 45k and flattening out my bed rug under some bumper plates in the back ground. Thanks to @Stage3Motorsports for a great price and fast shipping also!
Had there been water setting in the well under the 4th plug with the rust on it?Changed spark plugs at 45k and flattening out my bed rug under some bumper plates in the back ground. Thanks to @Stage3Motorsports for a great price and fast shipping also!
