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Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 10, 2015, 08:03:50 PM
Well, you do a makeover of course!!

I bought this truck new in 2006 after the insurance paid off after a garage fire. I actually bought a 1500hd first with the 6ltr gas but it never had the power or mileage I desired. So I traded it in for 5k less than I bought it for, which I thought was a good. Finding the Dmax I wanted was no trouble, but getting the $$ I wanted for it was.

The 1500hd was the same color and trim but had the 9.5 rear. Best I ever got in mileage was 16 coming back from LA and driving like a baby.

You can see the result of the fire in the background. (I have a build thread here; http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=704660&highlight=garage

Then I added tires, wheels, exhaust and a tuner. You can see my 96 burb for sale back there to.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 10, 2015, 08:24:40 PM
I had put a shell on it, but can't find the picture. No biggy as it is on the DMax now! Here was the first stop, the tire store!!

And here is how it looked right after,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Dawg25385 on July 10, 2015, 08:33:31 PM
Oil/fluid change???


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 10, 2015, 08:34:16 PM
On both you may notice the truck is not stock height. I had added the Cognito UCA to the 1500 with Bilstien 5100's and they swapped right over to the DMax alone with 3 inch rear blocks.

Sure may you have cranked up the UCAs for a little more clearance which is OK for about 2 inches. After that you loose down travel and the "ride" of the vehicle. By adding after market UCAs arms you gain more travel both ways and it improves the geometry in the process.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 10, 2015, 08:35:38 PM
Oil/fluid change???

Yep, but this is about 9 years in the making now. Just shy of BD fluid change.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Dawg25385 on July 10, 2015, 08:54:45 PM
Well I'm in, and will try to derail wherever possible ;)


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 10, 2015, 10:18:46 PM
I'm in too
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 10, 2015, 10:53:20 PM
Dot army en masse.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on July 10, 2015, 11:14:07 PM
Hooah! We got us another place to hang out.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on July 10, 2015, 11:24:09 PM
that's all we get for a night?! 

for sale: 2006 gmc sierra 2500HD 4x4
pewter, leveled, aftermarket tires and rims, old man camper shell, never driven over 55MPH because I live in CA and im a little scared of all the power, water/meth tank in the bed.  ill take 10K for it, first one to make an offer can get it for 9K.............any takers?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 11, 2015, 01:40:11 AM
that's all we get for a night?! 

Had to wait for you to go to bed, here is a little more.

Added 4 inch exhaust and lost the muffler. Don't need no stinking muffler with a turbo.

Added TTT mirrors as I didn't the GM towing mirrors, nor the Cipas.

Even some old man running boards so the little ones could climb in.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 11, 2015, 01:48:23 AM
Played with tuners starting with the Diablo that really worked good, but you always want more.

Next step was EFI live and I played with swapping and modding tunes a little. Still a little above my head but I turned off some of the "reporting" and trouble CEL lights. For instance the EGR was "fixed" and the PCV was rerouted.

I also installed a transgo jr kit and adjusted for the larger tires and top end speed. I think it is 125mph, but have never got that far, but well over 100 for sure. 
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 11, 2015, 03:49:38 AM
I was heavy into RC aircraft at this time and got a trailer I was going to build into a toy hauler/repair station. The sub had served well for this hobby but was just a 1/2 ton. It did however get me to San Diego a few times as well as LV, Grand Canyon and a couple trips up to Canada.

I added a nice shell that had been on the 1500hd and a Bedslider. Bedsliders are cool and just a lighter version of what you see in many emergency vehicles. You loose a tad of strorage but gain so much much versatilty!!!

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 13, 2015, 01:27:17 PM
Ran the Nitto's for some time then ran the Yokahamo Geolanders. I really liked those tires but they had a funny harmonics at around 65-70. Best tire I ever drove in snow. Drove Got threw the roadblocks on I 80 during snow storm and drove the 75 miles with hardly a hitch. I even tried to break em loose in the snow and they were solid!

Went to Toyo Open Countrys with new rims and got $1000 for the Yokos!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: moto123 on July 13, 2015, 01:45:00 PM
I am confused... I see three different wheel sets and three different side mirrors sets.  I know you said you did this over 9 years, but where are we in the build progress so far?  Did you get it new and it now has 115K and you are thinking of doing another change?  Or is this a summary of changes from the past?  Either way it looks awesome!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 13, 2015, 02:01:40 PM
1st truck is the 1500HD I had for 6 months and traded for the 2500HD. 1500 had tow mirrors I never liked so I got the HD with stock mirrors and upgraded to the TTT mirrors.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 17, 2015, 12:43:40 AM
In keeping with my model plane hobby. I wanted a trailer to build for shows and repairs (I was/am really big into this). So I ordered up a custom trailer and went to Las Vegas to pick it up (any excuse will do, right!!)

It was 20ftx8.5ft with HD axels and led lighting. I took it to a few shows and was about to make it a real TH. But family took over little and I sold it for what I paid. I had added a nice alum box up front with 2 deep cycle batteries, roof AC, awning, a 3000 watt generator, Fridge and 2000watt inverter.

For repairs I had 2 Craftsman benches, mini lathe and mill with tools and supply's for anything!!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 17, 2015, 01:05:36 AM
A little out of place, but this is how much I used to be into Models Plans. I was a rep for a Model helicopter company for a while and beta tested for many more.

My trips took me to San Diego and Canada, with many in between. Many fly or drive all over the country(s).

Right after 911 I went up to Chilliwack, BC in Canada for a fun fly. This is how I set up and this is what I saw on the way home, Memorial weekend.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 17, 2015, 12:52:51 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 18, 2015, 12:58:02 AM
Thx BD, it was fun while it lasted. The trailer that is, still play with the toys.

When I sold that I rolled it right over to this;
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 18, 2015, 08:52:01 AM
Yea...

I want something more in that size range say 21-25 feet, no bigger

Been lookin' at that big Lance. I think a trailer that size needs a foldout, then call it good!

Something an air conditioner could actually cool and something that discourages grand kids and their parents from jumpin' in!  :)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: cudakidd53 on July 18, 2015, 10:16:31 AM
LOL- two foot-itus hits a saturation point and then reverses flow!  That's why parents sell their home and "down size" so the birds can't re occupy the nest!

We have a 28' with a slide- very comfortable for the three of us and room for a guest of our daughters or two; beyond that, you gotta REALLY like someone to cram any more in it!  Water discipline usually keeps that at bay, as most don't realize they're not at home where a running faucet is a non-issue!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 18, 2015, 04:57:04 PM
Thats a 23fst above, no slides. While we 5 can sleep in there easy, there is room for more, but it can get crowded.

We don't live in it, we sleep in it and the kids enjoy a movie now and then. Separate bedroom up front is nice. This is not a lightweight either, DMax does just fine.

I think a 23-35ft with a slide, lightweight would be just right. For pulling alot a 5th is the way to go.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 31, 2015, 02:42:56 PM
Spent thursday at Ice House lake right near the entrance to the rubicon. Kids had a blast in their kayaks, caught a few little fish and beat the 108 heat down in the valley.

Darn cat would even go outside!!

Heard a rattle on the front of the dmax going up, so when the kids played I jacked up the left side. Found another bad upper ball joint (heard it last week at Lassen). This is the second one in 2 years. Called Napa and got a couple Spicers for it vs the Moogs that just don't seem to last.

Oh wait, the mail is here, guess what showed up!!!!

Oh, and this is what my ankles look like at the end of a day,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on July 31, 2015, 05:25:48 PM
They don't look so good. Better kick back and watch some telly today.

...oh, nice barrel!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: cudakidd53 on July 31, 2015, 06:42:37 PM
OUCH those don't look very good there JR, have you tried compression sox?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on July 31, 2015, 07:08:10 PM
what meds are you taking that you are retaining water like that?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 31, 2015, 07:19:04 PM
They don't look so good. Better kick back and watch some telly today.

...oh, nice barrel!

Thats how they look everyday, don't feel that good either.

Yes it is!!!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 31, 2015, 07:33:19 PM
what meds are you taking that you are retaining water like that?

PMS, oh no!!!!

That is how they get after walking a little, sitting a lot. A full day on them and I am in agony and motrin or aleeve does nothing!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 31, 2015, 07:42:50 PM
Anywho, have to address the upper ball joints. Just came back from Napa with some spicer/napa units that are supposed to be better. Have a new idler and cognito peices too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 31, 2015, 10:23:19 PM
JR,

I think you probably know thin, but are you getting enough aerobic exercise? A cardiologist friend of mine makes me do 45 min a day. I cheat, but get 4 days a week done.

The reason I mention it is when the pump starts to lose efficiency, it first manifests in the ankles, as in swelling. Weaker heart can't move fluids as well and they begin to collect in the lower extremities.

By no means get alarmed or anything,  just want to cover the bases, that's all.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on July 31, 2015, 11:16:55 PM
That sucks with the ankles.

Question for you, back on the makeover topic.
Have you done the pump run fix yet, or are you like me, on borrowed time?
I ask because I'm approaching 200k without doing it yet. I believe it is due to my miles coming in very large chunks as opposed to city stop and go.
I have the kit sitting on my bench, for about 50k now. Lol. I really need to get at it I suppose.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 01, 2015, 12:38:33 AM
Would you rather spend a few hours doing the fix or would you rather spend lots of $k on a new case half and then doing the upgrade.......?

Truthfully guys, i did it like 3.5 hrs.....just make sure you have a good set of snap ring pliers and a 15mm stubby wrench for the very top bolt on the case where it mates to the tranny.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 01, 2015, 04:11:09 AM
I am on borrowed time on the case pump. I did a quick fix and it is holding. It will get done with the rest of this thread during the lift and several little other things.

On my pump Don. There is some anemia I'm sure, but actual cardio is out. It swells around and above the ankles, not all the way up. 
Just moving around the pool makes em hurt, but that is playing with the kids. You can see blood pooling above the heals, there is some real damage in there.

My bike is the best bet right now. I have dropped 25+ so far, but have a good 30 to go, but working on it. Even on the camping trips, I can keep up with the kids cept for the ankle/foot pain. Not to say I am in great shape, but I don't fall on my face either. They said I need it scoped now and the tech was on vaca until 8-1, so its time.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 01, 2015, 10:07:55 AM
Dag-gone JR, I don't like hearing that

Are you seeing anyone about that?

You ever heard of Nathan Morris?

Goggle him...perhaps make it to one of his healing services. I worked the one at my church. I was right beside him for hundreds of these healing prayers...unbelievable!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 01, 2015, 01:15:02 PM
Xrays showed chips and rips hat pulled bone off the tibia. Had an MRI and now they want a scope before surgery.

As I said, good days and bad days, need to get this done.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 02, 2015, 05:34:01 AM
Been under the max all afternoon and into the wee hours now. Called it quits after midnight. Need to use tools that make noise but not bug the neighbors, too much,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

New upper ball joints, cognito steering braces, sway bar spacers, new idler and up the injection to the 530ml nozzle. Will finish and post tomorrow.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 01:34:57 AM
So here is the story on the Dmax.

Heard a little clicking under the front last week at camp with the boys. For some reason I just didn't think of looking into it until I heard again up Ice House (near the Rubicon) I check it quick up there and find the upper left ball joint is sloppy, again! I had replaced it 2 years ago after a Shasta trip >:(

SO pull it down and say what the heck and do them both, but used spicer instead of moog this time. Also decided to do the idler and add the Cognito steering brace I have had a for a couple years ::)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 01:47:27 AM
I also find this rip in the HD Cognito tie rod boot as it rubbed on the sway bar. Now I have the Cognito sway bar kit which is supposed to address this, but it is still a little to close. The easy fix here a stack of washers under the mount, and we are good!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 01:56:03 AM
Then I get to the ball joints. These are spicer units sold by Napa. I have never used the included bolts as a 5/16 fits in there just fine vs the 1/4 crap. Torque em to 30ft lbs and you are ready to go. The lower bolt gets 90ft lbs.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 02:00:07 AM
Then I replaced the stock Idler with a new Moog unit with a cool little grease fitting. It is cast iron, vs the stock alum unit.

The fitting is nice if you have ever tried to grease the circled zerk.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 02:02:55 AM
The idler is now greased form here;
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on August 03, 2015, 08:25:36 AM
That remote grease zerk is the answer!
I really hate getting my big paws and the grease line up in there.

Looks good there JR.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 03, 2015, 09:55:51 AM
Did that zero come with the part or is it available separately?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rasimmo on August 03, 2015, 10:28:47 AM
Did that zero come with the part or is it available separately?


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I had the same question. With the power of Google I found the part number. K6714

PDF of the complete idler that lists the part number.
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_En/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_27027_K6714_En.pdf
Edit: This does not list newer than 07, but I think the grease fitting should be the same.

Google search for that part number.
https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=moog+k6714
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 12:26:52 PM
Yes it is a sweet upgrade, but think you could make it up.

I think the 2 zerks on the top of the center link need 90 zerks too. Trying to get the gun on them is a bare. You have to crank the wheel to either side to get your mugs up there.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 12:31:48 PM
So next with all the parts on I lowered it down and drove it around the block. It felt better but I hear lots of tire noise. Looking down both sides it looked like I had toe out, a lot!!

So jacked her up and put a line around each tire with a grease pen then set it back down (not good to check jacked up)

I found I had 3 inches of toe out! Nothing like dragging miles of use off the tires. I guess I really did need a few parts down there.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 12:37:18 PM
Now I am no alignment guru but I had to clean this up to get it down to the shop.

So after about 10 minutes and 3 adjustment I got I felt was about 1/8 toe in, but it still has some serious camber to address.

It will be cool to see the spec sheet on how far off I am, was. I was getting some good pocketing on the old Toyos when I took them off.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 03, 2015, 01:51:38 PM
Nice little trick with that zerk extension, JR
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: cudakidd53 on August 03, 2015, 05:26:29 PM
Home made tool for checking toe:  piece of scrap electical conduit and weld 12" - 18" long 1" wide thin sheet metal thick enough to hold itself straight but thin enough to bend by hand.  You keep the pipe flat on the floor and use the flat stock to check the toe front and back at spindle height on tire.  You cut the pipe to a length that suits your needs, or you can rig up an adjustable length one.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2015, 06:31:47 PM
I used to set truck axles with something similar. We used a plate on the ground with a sharpened tube on it to scribe the tire, then measure from there. Worked really well. I may have been closer this time if I was not in the street and used pieces of metal like we used to under the tires.

Just got back from the alignment shop and I was still 1 9/16th out. Talk about scrub! Camber is out 3/10 of a degree, but in spec at least.

Sums it up and why I will put the lift on. Tired of ball joints going out or even thinking of it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 15, 2015, 02:27:16 PM
Did a little camping these last weeks with the kids. Truck is running fine but found out I have no 4wd low. 4wd high worked fine.

The lift is on the short list now. Doing just some mild wheeling showed the stock "leveled" is a little harsh, has a stiff feel to the front end.

Brakes are squealing bad too, pads are fine. I may get the rotors turned to clean them up.

Camped near Twin Lake at about 8000ft. Great little site, deer running through camp, close to the water lots of shade.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 15, 2015, 03:15:13 PM
Oh, it was in the 80s. I have no idea why he was wearing the hood.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 15, 2015, 04:31:51 PM
looks like a great spot.  just don't show Darren another wildlife pic, he may start saying its a cat and want to domistacate it.............ROFLMFAO!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 16, 2015, 08:24:38 PM
The great thing about up here is you are far enough to play with these alot. Even for Ca.

Ruger 22/45 with my youngest.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on August 16, 2015, 08:29:48 PM
Nice place. I couldn't even get near a mountain lake in Az this time of year.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 16, 2015, 10:32:05 PM
JR, my boys were shooting the same gun on the farm this weekend!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 17, 2015, 03:43:02 AM
I like the "quiet" version better. But very hard to get that in this state.

They do shoot nice though don't they? My MP 15/22 is very finicky on ammo. The Ruger likes anything!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 17, 2015, 03:49:25 AM
Nice place. I couldn't even get near a mountain lake in Az this time of year.

There another lake in a little farther west called meadow lake. Bigger but camping is not as good. Blue lakes (upper and lower) get crowded.

One suv, one motorcycle and one helicopter came by while we were there. Yup the heli even landed, kids were jazzed and had to walk out to an island on the dam to go see it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 17, 2015, 11:07:10 AM
AS-350

French helo

Blades turn backwards

French...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 17, 2015, 02:02:34 PM
Well, its french. Of course they turn backwards!!

3 people in that thing to check some little water level bucket, 8k ft, it was not happy. Had to turn away and fly over the lake to get altitude.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 18, 2015, 08:23:36 AM
Well, its french. Of course they turn backwards!!

3 people in that thing to check some little water level bucket, 8k ft, it was not happy. Had to turn away and fly over the lake to get altitude.
That helo in the B3 configuration is decent, but most of them are French jet rangers

I don't like jet rangers
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 19, 2015, 03:13:34 PM
I can hear a Ranger or a Huey for 5 miles before they arrive. I knew a heli was coming up the canyon, but had no idea what this was until is was there. 
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 19, 2015, 03:19:07 PM
OK, back to the max. Had a talk with Tate and it cost me $1300,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (er thanks?)

Since the new tires it lost its drive and mileage is way down. It needed a little help before with the 285s but the 35s put it over the edge. Plus the mild wheeling showed how inflexible the front is with just being cranked up.

Package on the way from Randy's with 4.56 gears for the front and back. Not sure about a locker yet, but I know the gov-lock is not the deal.

So I will get Spartan on the road (waiting on a few parts) and do the gears and lift at the same time.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 20, 2015, 04:02:47 PM
Randys is fast, gears are here. I really want to do the rear soon and look for a front housing to build it before the lift.

The night before the truck was dead, 4 cells were low on water. Filled and charged it up and it ran fine for the day. Dead again today, off the Costco. They have dumped their Kirkland batteries for Interstate. Cost nothing as just 3 years old and these are maintenance free, so we will see. Glad they lasted through the trips in the mountains.

I have changed A LOT of Kirkland batteries after 2-3 years,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 25, 2015, 03:12:37 AM
Man 4 days already!! Been working on life. Spent most of today on the tow bars.

Decided with the lift and the gear change I wanted to build up the front diff before hand so the lift would be smoother. IE, not setting up a diff in the middle of the lift!
 
Anyway, after a little searching and lots of calls I was having no luck finding a 9.25 housing. So I put an add on Craigslist and the next morning I had 2 calls. 1 guy wanted 3-400 and the other name a fair price. I said 150 and it was a done deal. Had a broken upper mount, but its getting cut off anyway.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 25, 2015, 07:06:51 AM
looking forward to seeing the inside of one of those in the event that I need to get in the one on my LB7
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 25, 2015, 08:02:27 AM
Just hope that the c clip on the driverside releases.
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Post by: Flyin6 on August 25, 2015, 09:00:24 AM
Tate sells a E-Locker for that 9.5...The one in my LML has a different housing, E-Locker no fit!
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Post by: EL TATE on August 25, 2015, 04:18:50 PM
E locker no se existe ya. Eaton killed it a few months back since the H2 line is dead and they are no longer mass producing it for GM exclusively. There is also the fact that AAM changed the front design towards Don's style and upwards probably had a lot to do with it too, but if you can find an eaton e locker for a 9.25 ifs GM or solid axle 03+ dodge, buy it because I can't find them any anywhere.
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 25, 2015, 08:50:59 PM
Is that the only locker option or does someone like ARB make an Air Locker?
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Post by: EL TATE on August 26, 2015, 06:53:22 PM
ARB is now the only game in town. There is a true trac out there for dodge, but requires major surgery to get the GM snap ring design to work. I have sold it in one application in 6 years.
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Post by: JR on September 11, 2015, 10:31:30 AM
ARB is now the only game in town. There is a true trac out there for dodge, but requires major surgery to get the GM snap ring design to work. I have sold it in one application in 6 years.

Some traction device would be nice, but not in the plan as of now. I did drain the oil so I could move it around and it looked pretty good.

The drivers side front bearing is going again, thats gets done today with my spare. Then it will get new Timkins during the lift.
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Post by: JR on September 11, 2015, 09:32:55 PM
So got the hub replaced, getting good at it  ::) Couldn't find a 6 point 15m and had to get that, one head was rounded but I already had s few new bolts ($6ea).

Cept for the store run it was under 2 hours.

THEN I found that I had slop in the steering that I had just done! Ended up being one of the UBER $$$ Cognito HD tie rod  >:(

Still had my old ones so I grabbed one, matched the lengths (flat to zerk) and bolted it in. The other side was fine and I am back on the road.

This was a cheap hub I had for a spare as the lift looms ever closer with lots of new front end parts!

So what are the other options for the tie rod ends. With the lift they will be in line better with the new knuckles. Stocks are week and need a sleeve at minimum.

What else have you guys used and why did you chose em??
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 11, 2015, 10:39:23 PM
Im about to begin the process of neutering the LB7 from a 12 inch lift to a 6.

I'm eyeballing the Kryptonite system.  Idler mount and arm and Cognito PISK along with the Kryptonite centerlink and tie rods.

Muy Muy Muy $$ but seems to be the way to go and has a lifetime warranty
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Post by: JR on September 12, 2015, 12:44:34 AM
I have the Cognito center kit and a new idler.

My new kit is the Cognito 4-6 and I already have their UCA. I am about 3 inches now and plane to go right in the 4-5 area. Want to keep it under 7 ft for parking.
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Post by: BobbyB on September 12, 2015, 06:26:19 PM
Im about to begin the process of neutering the LB7 from a 12 inch lift to a 6.

I'm eyeballing the Kryptonite system.  Idler mount and arm and Cognito PISK along with the Kryptonite centerlink and tie rods.

Muy Muy Muy $$ but seems to be the way to go and has a lifetime warranty

Thought you were going to stick a solid front axle under the Bus?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 12, 2015, 06:49:27 PM
I was Bobby, but its, expensive and rides harsh and requires a lot of fabricating and chasing down parts.  I'm just going to completely rebuild all the parts and put a smaller lift on it and then drive it and put free miles on it.  It just hit 137K!  I'll probably park the dually for a while unless I'm towing the redneck hotel
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Post by: BobbyB on September 13, 2015, 09:17:06 AM
I was Bobby, but its, expensive and rides harsh and requires a lot of fabricating and chasing down parts.  I'm just going to completely rebuild all the parts and put a smaller lift on it and then drive it and put free miles on it.  It just hit 137K!  I'll probably park the dually for a while unless I'm towing the redneck hotel

But it LOOKS cool! But I get your point.
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Post by: JR on October 20, 2015, 12:11:23 PM
Been gathering parts as I finish some yard work. new timken hubs (thx Nate) , Napa HD tie rods with TC sleeves (lifetime warranty)

3 kids in sports, scouts and all the other good stuff slows down build times.
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Post by: JR on September 07, 2016, 01:34:01 AM
Can't believe it has been almost a year on this. Guess an update is in order.

Shuffled things around and this along with a LS engine swap will get done before the Spartan conversion. Spartan has not changed, been getting parts for it. But I need the room and fewer projects before I tackle that engine swap. I even find myself looking on CL for diesel subs, and have found a few but price, location and funds don't meet.

So as I flip the 1500 sub, I will do the lift on this. First here will be the gear swap on the front housing. I am also seriously thinking of going to coilovers on the front (with the IFS) even though I have the no TBD lift. I am now sitting on 130k and it still runs sweet but the ride could be better.

Maybe Ken or Sean can give some input on the CO's? Looks to be almost a bolt in, but I may mode the upper mount and do a brace over the engine. Any thoughts on this guys?
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Post by: stlaser on September 07, 2016, 08:53:06 AM
My experience with CO's and all off road once you get them dialed in with correct spring rates etc they are great. Not sure I would do them on a DD as there is some maintenance that needs to be kept up on but then again how much do you plan on driving it? The over the engine brace really helps stiffen things up & I always did it. Mine had adjustments at both ends with heims to help dial it in.
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Post by: KensAuto on September 07, 2016, 09:58:16 AM
I don't have any experience with that type of conversion JR. I will say, that if you're starting from scratch, it might take a while ($$$) to get it dialed in just right.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 07, 2016, 10:00:20 AM
What would be the issue with a DD, many vehicles come with them now. I am not a hard core off roader with this at all.

Seems to be lots of info out there on this and some kits, but wow are they $$$$$. Would also not like to drop 2K on a set of CO, but want something solid.

One issue would be the brace since there is not a lot of room over the top the dmax setup.
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Post by: stlaser on September 07, 2016, 12:29:03 PM
They're considered a high performance piece of equipment. A daily driver needs to drive, why complicate it by installing a component that will need adjustment & routine maintenance. The clause here is maybe they have low maintenance units out there now, all I recall is messing with them all the time. Walk thru the pits of any off road race & you'll quickly see what I mean....
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Post by: Bear9350 on September 07, 2016, 01:22:19 PM
I looked into doing this on my 03 before I decided to sell it.  I found a few guys that had done it.  They appeared to beat on them fairly hard and the last time I checked had over a year with no issues.  They didn't have any extra re-enforcements added.  This was on the DD forum.  Most of the guys that had done it were doing it to lower the front some and remove weight for racing.  There was one or two that were lifted though.  I think there biggest issue was finding the right springs for the application.
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Post by: JR on September 07, 2016, 02:09:01 PM
So lets say I do this. There is what, King, Fox, QA1, Bilstien and probably a few more you guys know of.

I already have Cognito UCA, so what is the maint issue on CO vs keeping em clean?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on September 07, 2016, 10:01:46 PM
JR, what are you asking? It's a truck, why is being clean a concern. I don't understand, Ken will probably say it's a hippy thing..... ::)
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Post by: JR on September 07, 2016, 10:12:08 PM
He mentioned they need maintenance, just wondering what?
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Post by: stlaser on September 08, 2016, 09:46:51 AM
JR, my experience is seals, amount of oil, valving & spring rate tuning. Seals are good for so many cycles this great for an off road toy you "want" to wrench on.

Now with all of this said if there are "kits" which you said were pricey then what you're paying for is their due diligence in taking the time & headache to figure it out for you.

I guess where I'm at (& it is a different place than when I was 20) is that I have to weigh in the pros versus the cons. You drive a Chevy & no offense but they're the closest truck to a Cadillac out there & you want a better ride yet? If you needed to save weight (racing) or needed the room versus a leaf spring setup whatever I get it. But to take a suspension with 50 billion man hours in testing & development to reinvent the wheel I just don't see why you would spend the hard earned dollars on this upgrade if it is in fact an upgrade.

Again this is just me and one opinion but you wouldn't catch me doing this.
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Post by: JR on September 08, 2016, 10:13:06 AM
Changed the #6 glow plug again with an NGK(AC not in stock) vs generic and CES is gone finally.
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Post by: JR on September 08, 2016, 10:33:50 AM
Well Sean, I can't say it rides bad, but think it could be much better. As for shock seals, why would a coilover seal be worse or better than a regular shock? I run bilstien 5100 now which work well.

Now I attribute much of that to having the TB turned up with little down travel. The Cognito UCA help there, but I am using up spindles and upper ball joints. Been through some tie rod ends too. Now much of that will be fixed with the cognito lift I have, bringing things back into alignment. Perhaps with that and new shocks a better ride will occur. Either way I have to get new shocks with the lift and I got the NTBD lift to keep a cleaner look.

Thanks for the input, not sure yet.
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Post by: JR on September 14, 2016, 12:58:46 AM
Anyway, she is running great, but the stock tune just sucks air. (had to see the emissions, passed with flying colors)

Saw a lifted 16 today, but those TB were nasty hanging down. It had less clearance than mine and was taller!

Still like the idea of the CO for the front.
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Post by: JR on March 22, 2017, 11:12:01 AM
Anyone have a GM 2500/3500 CV outer or the whole shaft? Looking to mod my engine stand and need that for my upgrade.
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Post by: JR on September 20, 2018, 05:44:40 PM
Well, with life doing its normal thing all this has been on hold for the past year.

I have decided to go SAS though and found a Dana 60. Selling the cognito stuff will offset its cost. It is a 1988 HP from a F350, 4.10 open (per the billvista code) Mounting is 36.5 and have been researching kits, but looking more like a complete DIY. Need to get Spartan running first since I just paid the tags for another year and need multi pass vehicles.

Got some 37/12.5-17 Coopers MTPs for it too, so the lift is needed for those. Will move the axle 1in forward with 5-6 lift on the SAS.

Also got some carb legal manifolds for the exhaust as I still have to mess with Ca smogs.
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Post by: JR on September 20, 2018, 07:28:26 PM
Those are not my rims, just a pic of the tires,,,,,,,
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Post by: rpar86 on September 20, 2018, 09:29:46 PM
Which cognito lift do you have? The 4-6”?


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Post by: JR on September 20, 2018, 09:59:13 PM
Which cognito lift do you have? The 4-6”?


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Yep the 4-6 front non torsion bar drop and I have their upper A arms on the truck now. New Timken hubs and few other little things. I just looked and just the kit is $1780. Going to throw it up here, CL and pirate PDQ. Would add the UCA too but they are still in use, those are over $500 now! I figure $1500 for the lift and other stuff, add $300 for the UCA when they come off.

Guess I kinda did put it up here first  :facepalm:   
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on September 20, 2018, 10:02:47 PM
I’d be interested if I had the cash available :(


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Post by: JR on September 20, 2018, 10:05:33 PM
That's always the biggie and shipping would be up there.
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Post by: rpar86 on September 20, 2018, 10:51:07 PM
You’re only an 8hr drive.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 20, 2018, 10:59:50 PM
Reno is about a 3rd of the way and I'm due for a trip. (let me out of here!!)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 22, 2018, 02:50:01 AM
Got the 60 out so I can wood for the fence tomorrow. $8 dolly from HF and a couple 4x make for easy moving. MC jack was not working at all!

Listing a few things on CL and pirate to recoop some funds.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 22, 2018, 02:58:05 AM
Didn't realize I started this thread well over 3 years ago! I now have just under 160k on it, runs great but needs a better tune.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: BobbyB on September 22, 2018, 08:06:55 AM
I know what you cna do with an 06 with 160K on it... sell it to me! Just kidding.. for now
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Post by: Farmer Jon on September 22, 2018, 09:11:59 AM
I know what you cna do with an 06 with 160K on it... sell it to me! Just kidding.. for now


I have an 07 classic with 160k on it that I have been considering selling. I just dumped 5 grand in it so I am going to want a little more than the book says its worth.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 22, 2018, 01:08:41 PM
I see them on CL for around 25K around here, not terrible.

I can see a trans build for me in the next year or so. Never had an issue and has the transgo jr, but I push it time to time and it gets hot to easy.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on September 22, 2018, 09:25:36 PM
About $25k is what I value mine at as well. Only 113k on it.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 23, 2018, 11:56:09 AM
JR, SAS, gutsy move Mav!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 23, 2018, 02:28:02 PM
Nice thing is I have most of the axle/steering parts already. Sean has a set of RC gears. I make hangers, go with chevy 56in springs (cheap with many options) and I am set. Biggest expense will be shocks.

Dang, those 37s are big!!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on September 23, 2018, 02:42:08 PM
I like those tires
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Post by: JR on September 23, 2018, 02:57:29 PM
Those are the STT, I got the MTP made for DT by Cooper. They have a little friendlier center treat for maybe longer wear and a touch quieter.

Those are the 37s I'm getting with my worn 35s behind em. Nice thing with DT I can get either tire!

We need to talk some more to see what I can get from you on this.
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Post by: stlaser on September 23, 2018, 03:08:46 PM
Those are the STT, I got the MTP made for DT by Cooper. They have a little friendlier center treat for maybe longer wear and a touch quieter.

Those are the 37s I'm getting with my worn 35s behind em. Nice thing with DT I can get either tire!

We need to talk some more to see what I can get from you on this.

I understand, hit me up this week and I can text you some pics etc until new site is ready.
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2018, 05:07:10 PM
Why not get the newer ford front end style sas kit. ?

http://www.wfoconcepts.com/cr/Chevy-GMC-2500-3500-HD-00-10/9105/10446

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 23, 2018, 05:58:58 PM
Those are the STT, I got the MTP made for DT by Cooper. They have a little friendlier center treat for maybe longer wear and a touch quieter.

Those are the 37s I'm getting with my worn 35s behind em. Nice thing with DT I can get either tire!

We need to talk some more to see what I can get from you on this.

I understand, hit me up this week and I can text you some pics etc until new site is ready.

Will do, plus the gears. They are Tate approved,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Post by: JR on September 23, 2018, 06:07:52 PM
Why not get the newer ford front end style sas kit. ?

http://www.wfoconcepts.com/cr/Chevy-GMC-2500-3500-HD-00-10/9105/10446

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Well, its $1500 to start with and not made for my axle. It has crossed my mind (carefull)

Plus I want leafs so I don't have to mess with coil over mounts and coil overs that cost as much as the truck! The normal spring for this is 47in. If I use a gm 56in spring I can get about any rate I want and they are cheap!
 
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 23, 2018, 06:16:05 PM
That kills the ride quality a fair amount doesn’t it?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 23, 2018, 10:14:58 PM
Leaf springs? Can't ride worse than a torsion bar and its a truck. I like a firm ride not an Escalade.
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 24, 2018, 12:17:53 AM
I hear H does too.  Ol Ken!?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 24, 2018, 08:27:46 AM
JR. How do you determine the right spring rate?  I imagine it would ride funny if the spring rates were way off.  Is there a way to get it right without having to do trial and error?
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Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 24, 2018, 08:34:56 AM
Dave, thanks for that link.  I think I'll get those shackle flip kit and get rid of the crappy blocks.

Next thing, after replacing the hydroboost that has been sitting on my bench for 5 months... is to put a grizzly locker in the rear.  The G80 is toast.
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Post by: stlaser on September 24, 2018, 08:59:36 AM
Dave, thanks for that link.  I think I'll get those shackle flip kit and get rid of the crappy blocks.

Next thing, after replacing the hydroboost that has been sitting on my bench for 5 months... is to put a grizzly locker in the rear.  The G80 is toast.

Buy stock in some tire companies first..... :popcorn:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 24, 2018, 10:02:30 AM
Dave, thanks for that link.  I think I'll get those shackle flip kit and get rid of the crappy blocks.

Next thing, after replacing the hydroboost that has been sitting on my bench for 5 months... is to put a grizzly locker in the rear.  The G80 is toast.
You'll come to love that Grizzly
Just remember to use liberal amounts of grizzly grease while assembling.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 24, 2018, 12:38:35 PM
I plan on a rear locker since I'm doing gears, as well as the shackle flip.

Should be done, well before Square D is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, :cool:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 24, 2018, 09:39:59 PM
I want to start getting parts for this as I rebuild the front end.

Pretty sure I can use almost everything from my dodge dana 60 on this, cept the gears and that is covered. That should cover the cross-over steering and internals, less outer 35s?

So I need spring brackets, springs, shocks and hoops. Not sure if I want to fill the frame when I cut all the stuff off. It would look cleaner though. Also do I need a panhard bar, GMs don't use em. Then a pitman arm for the crossover and I will use tierod ends. A anti sway bar is in the plans.

Hopefully Tate and Sean are watching this and will chime in.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on September 24, 2018, 10:08:17 PM
Track bar, yes I would. Lift springs etc. good idea.....

I have any lower shock brackets you might need all formed from 1/4”, straight, 45 degree or 90 degree to axle shafts. Torch stock ones off an upgrade while moving them higher so they are not dragging on things off road.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on September 25, 2018, 09:16:41 AM
Gears, lockers, axle shafts, I've got them all in Fresno, just let me know what you're looking for JR.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 25, 2018, 11:13:32 AM
Hoping I can use most pf what I have for the dodge dana 60 on the ford. Which outers might be a question with the ford hubs, but the outers can switch over right? Fords are .6 longer and have diff brakes than the dodge.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on September 25, 2018, 12:42:06 PM
Ask Tate or even Norm but I think you can trim those stubs down and run them on the Dodge setup

Edit: think I had that backwards in my head. You have the shorter dodge stubs already so no cutting down to work
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on September 25, 2018, 12:53:04 PM
Also something to consider the Ford oem knuckles I think are the weakest of the bunch. May not be a bad idea to upgrade those to run other components you have already
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 25, 2018, 01:18:41 PM
Have talked to Tate a little. Prob keep the axle as it is more or less. Sure gears and rebuild even keeping the ford brakes.

I do need to address the tone ring, which looks to be a 55. Kits are around for it, about $100 and machine the hubs (which I can do).

Also need to address the tcase. Will need a yoke eliminator kit and rear case since I got the rub. Thinking about upgrading to better case and going manual. Its a 263XHD and there are a few compatible (mp1225/6, mp1625/6). Need a 29 spline input and a 31 rear slip.

Lots of little things to get together. 
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 03, 2018, 12:29:11 AM
Got the lift sold, just waiting on funds and boxed it up for fasenal shipping.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 03, 2018, 01:04:37 AM
At first it seemed simple, but there is no SAS kit for the Dmax and a HP D60 with 36.5 leaf mounts. I want to stay with leafs, coilovers break the bank in many ways.

Now Sky has a kit for the later HP D60, but it has the 8x170 bolt pattern and ball joints. That D60 also has 38.5 pads and uses angled shackles. I thought why not just push my mounts out 1 inch or so and go with the same idea, but with a small twist (well no twist). The SKY SAS kit is not expensive, but all I need are front and read hanger and some shackles, right?

So my idea is to move the pads out a little on the axle. 1 side is easy and the HP side is a little more work but not hard. This may not even be needed once I measure some more, but my frame is 38 inside to inside now.

So front mounts can go where I want really, just match the pad width. Shawn tells me keeping the spring mounts sorta level works best and caster can be managed with shims if needed. For the rear mounts you drill the frame and weld bushings in place. Plenty of meat there on the frame, inside and out. So why not extend the upper tube and use a longer bushing vs the angled shackle? Then on the spring end just use an alum spacer (or weld a steel spacer) giving me straight shackles? This would add about an inch to each rear shackle bolt.

Just wondering if the stress on the longer bolts would be to much? The upper should be no concern as the shear would be on the ends just like a short bushing. The lower with the spacer might be a concern, but would it?

After posting I think a welded steel spacer on the shackle would be a better idea placing all the stress on the bolt ends as is the normal

Here is a pic showing how SKY does it and my idea.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on October 03, 2018, 10:22:26 AM
Looks fine to me but there will be a lot of twisting on the spacer, so I would probably leave it loose over welding it and weekening the shackle.

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 03, 2018, 10:28:43 AM
Ditch that aluminum spacer or steel one, bend the outside shackle so it has a dog leg in it. Long bolt on top and standard bolt on bottom....
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on October 03, 2018, 12:04:05 PM
Sounds like something a hippie would do.
JR likes things symmetrical, don't you know.
See that redwood fence? Probably wasn't more than 20 thou out over the entire length!

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 03, 2018, 02:16:01 PM
So you like the dogleg over the straight shackle? Shorter bolts will be stronger and allow more flex.

You know the diff between a contractor and a enviromentalist? The environmentalist lives a house in the woods, the contractor wants to build a house in the woods.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 03, 2018, 07:14:34 PM
I like the dog leg version.....
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 03, 2018, 08:03:36 PM
Why not just re position the spring pads and save all the extra engineering?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on October 04, 2018, 09:46:56 AM
Hey, you quit that sense making talk there Charles!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 04, 2018, 10:51:19 AM
Why not just re position the spring pads and save all the extra engineering?


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That wasn't an option.... can't you read pictures!   :rolleyes:

Quit thinking outside the box, bad comrade!  :facepalm:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: dave945 on October 04, 2018, 11:17:11 AM
Or if you want to save some work, just reposition the left one and shift the whole axle so the right one lines up.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on October 04, 2018, 12:59:39 PM
Or if you want to save some work, just reposition the left one and shift the whole axle so the right one lines up.


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 :facepalm:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 04, 2018, 01:32:22 PM
Or if you want to save some work, just reposition the left one and shift the whole axle so the right one lines up.


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How would that work? One wheel out 2 inches more that the other  :huh:


Anyway I had a nice long post and never submitted it  :popcorn:


Yep, easiest is to move the pads, use the kit, done. Shawn wants me to go with deaver springs, love to but a grand for springs!!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bob Smith on October 04, 2018, 01:37:12 PM
A grand for springs is a small part of the project it sounds like to me. Good springs mean a lot in the end game
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 04, 2018, 03:09:09 PM
For the record, I told him do it right once and be done....

Deaver has about the best name and I told him to call them and let them help him get the correct spring for his build, they are the experts imo.

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 04, 2018, 03:11:26 PM
Or if you want to save some work, just reposition the left one and shift the whole axle so the right one lines up.


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How would that work? One wheel out 2 inches more that the other  :huh:


Anyway I had a nice long post and never submitted it  :popcorn:


Yep, easiest is to move the pads, use the kit, done. Shawn wants me to go with deaver springs, love to but a grand for springs!!

When your teeth are chipped and your eyeballs look like googly eyes on springs.......$1000 will be well worth it!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on October 04, 2018, 04:42:54 PM
Same guy that wants you to put a shackle in the vise and beat it with a hammer wants you to go with primo springs? Is this guy from Denver or somethin'? :)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 04, 2018, 05:00:41 PM
Same guy that wants you to put a shackle in the vise and beat it with a hammer wants you to go with primo springs? Is this guy from Denver or somethin'? :)

Hey H lover, I sold JR a press brake for his hf bender. Apparently us hippies are a little more refined then you all down in the desert using vices and hammers to bend things. You may want to drink some fluids I think your dehydrated and starting to get a bit confused....

BTW, this is going to be a daily driver and I know how much you chevy guys like your trucks to ride like cars so that was the other thing I took into consideration when making that recommendation.  :tongue:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: cudakidd53 on October 04, 2018, 07:08:57 PM
Same guy that wants you to put a shackle in the vise and beat it with a hammer wants you to go with primo springs? Is this guy from Denver or somethin'? :)

Hopefully some day you’ll have to put Hildabeast’s shackles in a vice to take her on a date behind some thick walls and high fences!  Better yet, put her in a vice and beat her with a hammer!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: wilsonphil on October 04, 2018, 08:23:07 PM
Or if you want to save some work, just reposition the left one and shift the whole axle so the right one lines up.


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How would that work? One wheel out 2 inches more that the other  :huh:


Anyway I had a nice long post and never submitted it  :popcorn:


Yep, easiest is to move the pads, use the kit, done. Shawn wants me to go with deaver springs, love to but a grand for springs!!


I agree with the Deaver spring, you will not regret paying the money.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 05, 2018, 03:28:40 AM



When your teeth are chipped and your eyeballs look like googly eyes on springs.......$1000 will be well worth it!

I look like that now!

Deaver vs Alcon? (this is fun!)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: wilsonphil on October 05, 2018, 10:18:21 AM
I had a very poor experience with Alcon!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 05, 2018, 02:04:04 PM
Not trying to introduce a spirit of devisiveness

but

I had Alcan build me a custom set for my Tundra project that I made into a SAS and those springs worked well for years.

I think Deavers use more, thinner leaves and are actually at the upper end

Check out Atlas Spring too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 05, 2018, 02:18:55 PM
My research was showing more complaints on the deavers vs alcons. I did a worksheet on alcons but have not heard back

Have my gears on the way and looking at other things. (spring vs preload steering arm on the 60)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on October 05, 2018, 04:43:12 PM
Check these guys out JR. https://www.aalbubrothers.com/ they did the re-arch on my 8" lift springs for the Wagoneer. They are OLD SCHOOL, grumpy, dirty, and the shop usually has a pile of misc stuff laying around, but their tools are always meticulously clean and organized. That tells me all I needed to know. Plus I drive past them on my way home and could check in on the build before they ship out.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 05, 2018, 06:39:13 PM
If I don't go with a big name there is a local shop here I have used. Valley Spring Works in Dixon and Sacramento Spring too.

No website but I have used them a couple times for both a re-arch and the military add on to my sub build.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 05, 2018, 11:35:27 PM
Keeping with leafs both for price, ease of install and keeping from getting 10 inches of lift.

I ran across the idea of using sliders instead of the shackles. Reviews look good, really good. They say they help with stability since you don't have that shackle being twisted in turns.

These would also allow me to keep the spring pads as is. Allow a lower front mount with these flat on the frame with maybe just a plate and gusset, or even a bolt on mount?

Anyone used em at all? 

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 05, 2018, 11:59:43 PM
I wheeled with a guy last winter who had them on a built Dakota with 38’s

I watched his suspension as he went over obstacles, for leaf springs it did alright....
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 06, 2018, 09:37:41 AM
Never heard of those...

Innovation, where does it lead next???
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 16, 2018, 03:20:05 PM
How about some input here guys as I throw a few things around. 1500 is about done and will have Spartan to drive during this.

Now I can do leafs or coilover, cost is about the same (read below). I will buy some brackets but most will be DIY. Plus the idea is to keep it around a 6 inch or less lift for my 37s.

Coils are more work but should ride better, allow some adjustability both in height and can be rebuilt. Bilstein came out with a new 60mm coilover they say will handle an SAS. (#33-225616) Have to get shocks anyway so stepping to coilovers is like buying custom springs. It would be radius arm, not 4 link.

Leafs will be much easier, really more time removing the IFS than building the setup. I may loose some turning radius most use the 32.5 over the 36.5 axle I have. Many of the kits are for a 38.5 axle so radius may not be a big issue at all.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 16, 2018, 05:01:30 PM
With leafs it’s once and done, with coil overs you’re increasing your maintenance load. I like trucks to ride like trucks though, I know a foreign concept to you Chevy guys.....
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 16, 2018, 06:54:44 PM
Thx Shawn, I like trucks to ride like a truck too. Another reason to go with leafs. If I want foofoo, I will get a Denali,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Plus with your background, maybe you have done this once or twice.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bob Smith on October 16, 2018, 07:43:50 PM
Thx Shawn, I like trucks to ride like a truck too. Another reason to go with leafs. If I want foofoo, I will get a Denali,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Plus with your background, maybe you have done this once or twice.



I had to go outside and look,just kidding, but my Denali has leafs. The Denali is what they had in the color I wanted. I finally used the sliding rear window too, Hauled my tree trimmer and it had to sit inside the cab a ways as it is too long for the truck bed.
Sounds like you are getting close JR. What are you going to do with all the room in front of the house when you trim down the heard?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on February 04, 2019, 01:36:38 AM
Going to get the front end weighed so I can order my springs and get this thing going.

Yep, going to stay with springs and Deavers. Found a vid using the sliders, think they will be just fine and keep me lower.

https://youtu.be/yoYrt9dO1ow
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 02, 2019, 10:22:09 PM
You guys are going to love this. As good as it sounds and even with the parts I have gotten, I have decided to put a standard IFS lift on. With what has gone on in the last few months I think I jumped the gun a little fast on the SAS. It sounded cool and would be, but with Spartan still going, house selling, regular dad things, Scouts and looking for land, I can't afford the dmax down for a month or so.

So, I am looking at the Cognito 4-6 lift again. I have the Cognito upper arms and new bearing hubs. Still have the 9.25 IFS housing with 4.56 gears.

So I will gather the rest of the parts as I get Spartan going. Build the front axle and have everything ready for when I do it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on March 02, 2019, 10:46:11 PM
Pretty partial to cognito myself.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 02, 2019, 10:50:25 PM
Thanks Ken, they also have the narrowest IFS lift.

Now if I can find a sale (or insider) to get the $1700 price down some  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on March 03, 2019, 03:39:36 PM
Thanks Ken, they also have the narrowest IFS lift.

Now if I can find a sale (or insider) to get the $1700 price down some  :wink:
JR, call the supplier to see if they can help. Point out that you are a retired LEO. That may save you some nickles. Work it a little, maybe suggest that you'll write it up on this forum, and invite them to have a look. Never know, if it helps them, it may help you.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 03, 2019, 03:57:17 PM
I doubt they would care about little ol me, plus shipping and tax. Nice idea though.

Finally got the truck tuned again using PPEI who helped me through a V2 issue. Now I need to get the TCM done.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 03, 2019, 05:25:01 PM
Even 5% is worth asking.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 03, 2019, 05:29:32 PM
Shipping is around $200, plus 9% sales tax.

Everyone looks to be priced the same at $1691. Find a sale, get free shipping, no tax. Now that's a deal!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 16, 2019, 10:28:36 PM
Still looking for a deal, been busy with moms estate sale.

Had to reorder tires, they sold mine!! I did get these rims though. A little flash but with the lugs it should look good.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 16, 2019, 10:37:53 PM
I like!  The non tapered looking spokes are beefy looking
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 16, 2019, 10:42:33 PM
Look a lot like the Moto 951 which I like too. These will be easier to clean.

Who built your tranny?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 17, 2019, 06:18:17 AM
Brad at Calvin’s bit they don’t do hard parts anymore. They just do tuning.

If I were to do another it would be Mike L at Inglewood. Not sure how close he is to you but he’s in CA.

Calvin’s was about 150 miles from me in Sulphur LA and I would drive there for repairs and tuning.  They were good.


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Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 17, 2019, 09:27:19 AM
The one gripe I have with those type of wheels are the simulated bead lock holds water and grime.  There is no way to drain water out without a rag


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on March 17, 2019, 12:16:23 PM
The one gripe I have with those type of wheels are the simulated bead lock holds water and grime.  There is no way to drain water out without a rag


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Agreed, not a fan of them either.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 17, 2019, 01:06:15 PM
That’s good.   I like seeing guys in parking lots with the lip full of sprinkler water,  knowing it will be their til it evaporates


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 18, 2019, 12:12:56 PM
That’s good.   I like seeing guys in parking lots with the lip full of sprinkler water,  knowing it will be their til it evaporates

Or you go down the road and the tire is way out of balance filled up with crud you went through.


Ordered the lift today, Cognito K0502, 4-6 inch, NTBD from LiftKits4less. Listed for same as everyone else, but they had 5% off, no tax and free shipping. I already have the Cognito upper control arms too.

No shocks yet but leaning towards the Fox 2.0 as they have a special one for this lift. Then probably rotate the rear shock hanger for clearance along with reversing the ubolts like Dons. Think the clearance will come in handy with the land I am getting.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 18, 2019, 07:42:39 PM
Ended up going with the Fox 2.0 for the front, but I ordered Cognito specked/Deaver rear 4 in springs. More I thought about the rear, I still want my towing. The stock rear shackle is better for towing.

When I remount the rear shock mounts, I will order shocks.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 22, 2019, 11:06:09 PM
Was at moms house late last night, slept in a little today.

Norm lately is I unload the truck with stuff from moms house, then grad a little thing or 2 and head back over.

Battery is the dead on the Dmax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, It had sounded like it was turning over slower the last week or so. Glad it didn't happen when I was looking at property.

Batteries are 3y7m old, warranty is 3y6y and they don't prorate anymore, so I have to pay full price. So much for interstate battery quality as I just had to replace the wifes battery too. On that I had to pay for the price diff of the new vs the old batter.! So much for free replacement warranty from Costco.

Plan now is to replace them at 3y5m old and sending a complaint to costco.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on March 23, 2019, 10:25:30 AM
JR feel your pain. My Duracell’s were just last warranty also.
Then I heard of the Costco scam.
They apparently don’t check battery quality, so trade them in early, even good ones.
My plan is every 24 months. The one I go to just looks at their date stamp.
Nothing more, go get new ones.

That’s my plan now.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 23, 2019, 11:45:23 AM
Battery’s than a alternator are next Jr


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 23, 2019, 03:06:36 PM
Did the alternator a year or so. They have a clutch now, got a NAPA.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 03, 2019, 03:47:03 PM
So the lift came in today. This is just a 4-6 NTBD from Cognito, front shocks and rear springs. Looks a little over packed as the one I sold fit into a box 1/3 that size.

Somehow limit straps got added?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 03, 2019, 05:18:07 PM
AT called and said come get these, they are in the way. How would that be?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 03, 2019, 06:05:30 PM
Who is AT?  American Tire?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 03, 2019, 06:08:17 PM
Who is AT?  American Tire?

 :likebutton:

And I stand corrected, the wheels have a little lip  :cry:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 04, 2019, 12:05:17 AM
There were like 3-4 pieces in those huge boxes. Total waist as it would fit into 1 box easy.

Does look nice though and moved it into the sub for now, less the springs.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 02, 2019, 01:06:55 PM
Well, getting ready for the lift and doing more towing now so the regear is coming up next week.

Got a Yukon Dura Grip from Tater yesterday. Taking it up to Sac next week to have the rear done. Just cant afford to be down with this more than a couple days.

4.56 should work better and allow 6th gear use again.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 08, 2019, 06:46:12 PM
Dropped off the Dax at River City Diff in Rancho Cordova this am. Said he will have it done tomorrow.

Called to ask for a pic of it when he gets things setup and a pattern pic. He is already working on it, said he used to work for Randys.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 08, 2019, 10:12:27 PM
Fun new toys everywhere

Let us know a labor cst when your done


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on May 08, 2019, 10:50:44 PM
Dropped off the Dax at River City Diff in Rancho Cordova this am. Said he will have it done tomorrow.

Called to ask for a pic of it when he gets things setup and a pattern pic. He is already working on it, said he used to work for Randys.

You better double check it if that guy used to work for Randy’s!  :tongue:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 08, 2019, 11:40:01 PM
He came recommended by a local diesel shop. Reviews looked good.

Has more axles in there than many yards.

Quoted $400, plus fluids.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on May 09, 2019, 08:08:07 AM
He came recommended by a local diesel shop. Reviews looked good.

Has more axles in there than many yards.

Quoted $400, plus fluids.

I was kidding JR, price sounds fair.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 09, 2019, 10:10:08 AM
Your the guy who would know too, had me going for a sec!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on May 09, 2019, 10:43:09 AM
what's his name JR?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on May 09, 2019, 10:43:56 AM
Never mind, figured it out. Jeff's a good guy, tell him I said hello. :cool:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 09, 2019, 11:00:18 AM
Never mind, figured it out. Jeff's a good guy, tell him I said hello. :cool:

I was wondering if you knew him,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 10:30:54 PM
Got the Dmax back from the shop today with the 4.56 gears. Has a whine now in both drive and coast. Setup looks OK, filled with Amsoil.

MPH is way off after a new tune, like 15mph (showing 85 for 70gps). It needs the 37s now, turning 2k at true 70mph.

Darn ABS and brake warning are on with the diff gears. Time for the lift to get on!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 10, 2019, 10:41:57 PM
Hard to hear, but it is there.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2019, 10:12:23 AM
Hard to hear, but it is there.
Whine?
Not hearing it
But
I can't hear... :-(
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2019, 10:17:08 AM
...And

That thing is going to look so cool when lifted with the 37's

I think they are the correct sized tire for these larger rigs

I think I'll get 37's for the Burb when I wear my 35's out at some distant point.

But with a gasser and 4.88's I just may have to!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 11, 2019, 04:47:57 PM
You may need 37s sooner than you think. Withs 35s and 4.88s that motor is going to be screaming at 70mph.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on May 11, 2019, 08:32:51 PM
You may need 37s sooner than you think. Withs 35s and 4.88s that motor is going to be screaming at 70mph.
Yea, Tate and I looked at all that. Came out to shy of 2400 RPM at 70, so yes, it will be turning up, but hey its a LS, it likes revs.

Btw at a bit over 80 when the D-Max is singing at 2100+ it is running its best.

And that Tundra I had that I put a Dana 44 under the front end, had 4.88's and I drove it for years like that.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on May 15, 2019, 08:08:53 AM
JR let me make sure I understand this correctly.

you paid a business to re-gear your truck for you.....that business put the new gears in but did it wrong.....that business is only going to cover the cost of labor, while you have to pay more money out of your pocket to buy the same equipment for that same incompetent individual to try again?

is this correct, or did I miss something completely while I was trying to unscrew myself?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bob Smith on May 15, 2019, 11:48:52 AM
JR, if what Nate is saying is true, that just isn't right no matter how you try to defend it. The shop should be making it right not charging you for on the job training. Not sure I would even be giving them another chance at it if you are having to pay to let them try again.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on May 15, 2019, 11:58:26 AM
Maybe this is why that guy “used to” work for Randy’s... :dunno


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 15, 2019, 02:08:23 PM
Going to stay for the next setup. Gears and labor are handled.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 03, 2019, 11:05:25 PM
So got the Dmax in today for the regear, redo. Took about 3 hours, no issues.

Sean at River City Diff, Rancho Cordova did the re-install for free. Randys stepped up for the new gears and little things.

First here is the old pinion that was making noise. Obviously something not right, you can see the wavy pattern.

Myself and others figured the pinion was shallow. Think it was riding on the toe to much and high.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 03, 2019, 11:12:38 PM
Hear is the final setup. Pretty darn good with 7-9 backlash.

Took it for a ride and it was quiet, both drive and coast. Put cheap oil in it, will drain at 150 then add synthetic.

Need to get 500 miles on it by the weekend for towing. Plan on getting 2 shipping containers and the Kubota up to the prop.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 03, 2019, 11:30:25 PM
Funny thing is on the a home the heater/AC started acting up. Would blow hot air on the drivers side and cool air on the passenger side.

Played with all the setting to no avail. Batteries were disconnected during the gears, so on a stop on the way home I disconnected them again.

That did it and a good thing to with 95* today and hotter later this week.

Still think the DIC needs replacing. Hour meter went to 0, sometimes the radio shuts off when I get out, sometimes not and many of the dash lights are still out.
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on June 04, 2019, 02:20:10 AM
Hour meter will do that sometimes when batteries get low, when they’re going bad, or simply disconnected. I/P lights... have fun with that. They’re all soldered on. Radio not shutting off would be the door switch in your door not disengaging the RAP. Does it shut off when other doors are opened?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 03:29:00 AM
Yep, battery issues a few times but the DIC is supposed to remember all that I thought? Yes, other doors make it work fine.

Think Ken told me there are relays in there too which explains a couple things.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 03:30:43 AM
For all you guys thinking about regearing, just do it. It really feels like a new truck even with 35s on it! 18mpg normal and 14-15 towing now.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 04:10:04 AM
OK guys, what oil for the long run?

Do I need limited slip additive with synthetic?

80/90? 80/140?

Kinda looking at Delvac Mobil1, Valvoline Synpower (has LS additive) and Lucas right now.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on June 04, 2019, 06:28:25 AM
I run Mobil 1 full synthetic but they’re proud of it.....
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on June 04, 2019, 06:31:36 AM
Friction modifiers are not needed. I run Amsoil 75-90 Severe Gear


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: swbhobie16 on June 04, 2019, 07:20:49 AM
there’s about a 3 min process to ‘re center’ the blend doors on those trucks. just did it on my grandfathers 04 1500.. but they’re all the same.

i think it’s:

pull HVAC fuse under hood for 1 min.
(turn key to ACC during that time)
turn key off.
replace fuse
turn truck on, leave HVAC dash settings on whatever they are. it will cycle from floor to defrost and do hot and cold. then return to the setting you have it on.

turn truck off and back on. should be good to go.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 04, 2019, 11:23:43 AM
Thx, but disconnecting the batteries did it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 04, 2019, 12:08:29 PM
Until it's time to replace the modulator.  Have someone with small hands on standby.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: swbhobie16 on June 04, 2019, 12:34:08 PM
the blend door isn’t that bad. it’s on the bottom above the trans tunnel. i did it with some decently large hands. turns out i didn’t need to, but it’s doable! hahah
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Atkinsmatt on June 04, 2019, 03:46:25 PM
Mine had the console making it a tight fit but doable.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on June 04, 2019, 09:28:42 PM
I'm with Tex, but run the thicker blend...75/140. No additive needed if it's OEM govloc.
I run valvoline synthetic in customers trucks.  Seems to hold up well.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on June 05, 2019, 10:45:01 AM
Are you running the Duragrip JR? the composite clutches in those aren't really synthetic friendly. it acts like a solvent on the needed modifier and can make them aggressive and chatter. not saying it will, just that they can. If you ARE running the Duragrip, then like any other aftermarket limited slip, (Eaton or Auburn) you're better off running a high quality, non synthetic GL5, and a bottle of friction modifier. if you're running the gov-loc, any oil will work, and DO NOT put modifier in it, the clutches won't grab enough to spin the governor assembly.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 05, 2019, 01:27:59 PM
Going with Valvoline Syn which should be delivered any minute now. Valvoline specs this for LS rears, which you sold me. Right now it has wally 80/90 in there, no modifier.

Now if it is really bad for it I can get any oil locally and return the Valvoline to summit Friday when I go?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on June 05, 2019, 01:41:24 PM
Going with Valvoline Syn which should be delivered any minute now. Valvoline specs this for LS rears, which you sold me. Right now it has wally 80/90 in there, no modifier.

Now if it is really bad for it I can get any oil locally and return the Valvoline to summit Friday when I go?

it's not giving you any trouble... yet. we pre-soak the clutches during assembly so there's a bit of modifier in there. go ahead with the Valvoline, but DO put a bottle of good friction modifier in there. FORD or SPICER preferred. if it starts giving you trouble in tight corners, like hard rights from a stop dragging the back end, just know that's why.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 05, 2019, 01:43:52 PM
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/VLV-VV975-12
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on June 05, 2019, 02:57:42 PM
My bad guys, I thought he just changed the gears. Definately run the modifier. I use 2 tubes on 3/4 tons with LS, that hold 3qts or more, but Tate has me outranked on advice.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on June 05, 2019, 04:18:12 PM
it's a fine line on what you want it to do. 3+qrts, typically recommend 2 tubes, like Ken says. especially for a mostly city truck. Farm truck like Jon though, I'd run one and let it chatter the few times it saw pavement just to have the better grip in low traction scenarios. I really don't like synthetics for clutches, but you can run it
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2019, 03:21:26 PM
I am running the Valv also, seems to work good so far and says for LS.

On another note, I may have fuel in the oil, was way high yesterday. Dumped it all and put in 10qts and will monitor close. Started with a trip to my prop, seemed to loose prime a few times and had to pump up but ran fine otherwise.

So it got a fuel filter and oil change before dragging the little trailer back home.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 03, 2019, 06:38:36 PM
Or he could use a grizzly.....just a little grizzly grease is all. I can say that grizzly is so aggressive that it could possible cause one to swing the rear so wide on a hard left onto a two lane highway from a stop light turn so quick that it could put you in the oncoming lane. Not that I’ve experienced that.  But it could. Jus sayin. Maybe.

How does aLBZ make oil from injectors since they are outside of the valve covers?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on August 03, 2019, 08:17:06 PM
They can still leak off into the cylinders, but sounds like injection pump.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 03, 2019, 08:29:47 PM
They can still leak off into the cylinders, but sounds like injection pump.

That is what I am thinking to Ken. I guess they can leak past the seals into the CC.

I have a lift pump but think it is in op with my other electrical issue (BCM) as other little things are not working quite right.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 14, 2019, 12:34:55 PM
Well, I haven't checked the oil since the weekend but it looked clear as lemonade, not dirty at all.

Lost prime several times, having to pump it up to run.

Then last night I got on it good and it went into limp mode. P0089, low fuel rail pressure. Cleared the code and checked pressure, was only around 13k going down the road.

Sure looks like a CP3 at this point. Ken and others, recommendations of what to get? New, reman, who to stay away from? (Pensacola)

Then on the dash lights, I found a used SN BCM for $65 shipped. Now I need to find a place to flash it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 14, 2019, 12:57:01 PM
Well, I haven't checked the oil since the weekend but it looked clear as lemonade, not dirty at all.

Lost prime several times, having to pump it up to run.

Then last night I got on it good and it went into limp mode. P0089, low fuel rail pressure. Cleared the code and checked pressure, was only around 13k going down the road.

Sure looks like a CP3 at this point. Ken and others, recommendations of what to get? New, reman, who to stay away from? (Pensacola)

Then on the dash lights, I found a used SN BCM for $65 shipped. Now I need to find a place to flash it.
JR, that Fleece CP3 I installed was of pretty high quality and has worked flawlessly. That or a 10mm or whatever that next larger unit is if you ever plan on moving to a more free state where you can run some tunes
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: wilsonphil on August 14, 2019, 01:14:40 PM
Well, I haven't checked the oil since the weekend but it looked clear as lemonade, not dirty at all.

Lost prime several times, having to pump it up to run.

Then last night I got on it good and it went into limp mode. P0089, low fuel rail pressure. Cleared the code and checked pressure, was only around 13k going down the road.

Sure looks like a CP3 at this point. Ken and others, recommendations of what to get? New, reman, who to stay away from? (Pensacola)


Then on the dash lights, I found a used SN BCM for $65 shipped. Now I need to find a place to flash it.

I have had very good luck with Industrial Injection over in Utah. 
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 14, 2019, 03:01:21 PM
Local place wants to test first making sure there are no air leaks.

Ind Inj pumps start at $800, plus about 1500 labor.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 14, 2019, 05:49:10 PM
that's not a bad price
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on August 15, 2019, 09:41:58 AM
Man, almost everything under the hood can cause that code. (Exaggerating)

So now there's no fuel in the oil?

When I have to carry the warranty on something that major, I usually use dealer parts. I've only done a handful of those, but they never came back! Lol
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 15, 2019, 09:55:06 AM
JR, i found this post yesterday and thought i would share it with you since he said what i was trying to say yesterday.  about 3/4 the way down he explains what the tech was saying about the cat filter and removal of it.

https://www.duramaxforum.com/forum/12193027-post4.html
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on August 15, 2019, 11:22:53 AM
Just got an email -- Alligator Performance has 10% off Industrial Injection through Sunday. (it also says some exclusions may apply)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 15, 2019, 01:32:09 PM
I saw that sale but not going in until next week for it.

Good post Nate, but with a pump pulling fuel should no issues and the are ten of 1000's doing it with no issues. My code was 0089, but see 0087 can be the same. Local guy said the filter was fine on the phone.

Hopefully Monday I will know.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 19, 2019, 04:34:46 PM
Local diesel shop checked it out and said only issue is the sender cap leaks a little. Not sure how that lets air into the system vs just a vent, but will repair.

Lift pump not pumping even hot wired and need to address that.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 26, 2019, 11:57:46 AM
Running good but still loosing prime off/on, guess I'll check the filter O rings.

Looking at lower control arms for the lift. See them from $65 to $300. Moogs and Delco are about the same, $120, Delcos have a lifetime, Moogs are 2 years. Then the cheapo's on rock and others.

Ken and Nate, any feedback on any of these? Don used the Oriely's I think.

Thx
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 26, 2019, 06:37:41 PM
Running good but still loosing prime off/on, guess I'll check the filter O rings.

Looking at lower control arms for the lift. See them from $65 to $300. Moogs and Delco are about the same, $120, Delcos have a lifetime, Moogs are 2 years. Then the cheapo's on rock and others.

Ken and Nate, any feedback on any of these? Don used the Oriely's I think.

Thx
Korrekt, Don used O'Reilley's premium grade
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on August 26, 2019, 10:03:13 PM
The more I used Moog the less impressed I was. I've recently switched over to Mevotech...the TTX series. Haven't had to warranty any yet and I have a couple farm customers abusing them going on 3 years or so.

I don't think the delcos would be a benefit. They're not the same as what came on the truck.

If you do use Moog, stay away from the R series, that's the budget line. Use the CK series.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 26, 2019, 11:44:31 PM
Cool, rockauto has those for even a better price and the warranty is 5 years.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=6120741&cc=1433305&jsn=1835

They show 2 grades, economy and professional. Is the pro what you get?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on August 27, 2019, 09:24:12 AM
The ones I get start with CS iirc.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 05, 2019, 05:20:46 PM
So last week I got a used BCM with matching SN, figured it would run at least,,,,,,,,

Finally after finishing the tree work, I put the BCM is this AM. Low and behold it fired right up and except for the radio and security lights, run fine.

Run it down the local GM dealer and it took them less than an hour to reflash the BCM. Have everything back now, dash lights, 4x4 indicator and left side dash lights.

$175 for the flash, $60 for the BCM and I am happy!

Just as a note, do NOT tap off the under dash fuse panel for straight power, use a relay!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 05, 2019, 05:31:18 PM
Yeah JR. There is an upfitter manual that shows how to use the extra connections and relays. It’s in my dually and LB7 build. There is a AC Delco pigtail that plugs right into the fuse box by the left foot.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 05, 2019, 05:51:30 PM
Yes, I used the pigtail but ran both the lift pump and water injection controller off the same line. Lesson learned!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 05, 2019, 05:59:10 PM
Yeah. No bueno. I think the max is 10 amps on the high amperage wire and 500mA on the trigger wire that is driven by the BCM. Iirc


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 27, 2019, 03:52:46 AM
Ordered ball joints and new Napa CV shafts (left clunking in a turn). Ball joints are bolt in for the cognito uppers and the CV are supposed to have a better boot and a tad longer for lifted trucks. Both are lifetime warranty.

For the LCA it is either the one I have listed above or these from Amazon/A1Auto, both lifetime warranty and about the same price. (unless you can get me a better deal Ken?)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0747PN2S7/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A2MGSZPXVREGIG&psc=1

Gets me everything I need for the lift unless I need to adjust the rear height.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on September 27, 2019, 11:46:48 AM
I’d stick to OEM... lifetime warranty is great until you’re having to rip everything off to replace them.

Do you need new LCAs for the lift, or something else?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 27, 2019, 01:11:48 PM
I’d stick to OEM... lifetime warranty is great until you’re having to rip everything off to replace them.

Do you need new LCAs for the lift, or something else?


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Just easier and cheaper to get new vs taking the old off and having them rebuilt.

Aftermarket are forged vs iron and have poly boots over plastic. Cost is about the same for OEM.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 27, 2019, 09:18:32 PM
I have those cognitos in both the D-Max and the burb...Like em'
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 09, 2020, 01:31:33 AM
Got to get my threads in order here.

Now have 201k on the the truck. Had to get it reflashed at the dealer for Kali issues, then will bump it up again after that is done. Was PPEI tuning and they could not do a thing for me. Funny thing is after the flash, mph and range has stayed the same? (4.56 gears-52 gal tank-35 tires) I can see where the mph could be OK, but not the tank range.

So real quick here the lift is finally going on (keep getting side tracked) as the weather played with me last year and don't need that this year. Plus pulling that hill at the ridge in 2wd vs 4wd with the diff gears gets fun.

I need to rebuild the front axle before the build and have all the parts. I have found a comp that sells a limited slip for the front, but only as a whole unit. $1800, plus shipping and cores. Thinking on it hard but not sure yet. Its a lot to put out and I will loose $$ selling my other stuff unless I can send to them to use the gears and setup stuff.

Company is Ryans Diesel Service in Wisc. ( https://kodiaktruck.com/ ) Was watching some vids when I found them.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 09, 2020, 02:52:38 AM
Also put new batteries in again. Old Costco Interstates were just 18 month old, weren't holding a charge real good. Gone dead 3 times in the last few months charging little items that should have little effect.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 09, 2020, 10:25:27 PM
Looks like I should finally clean the injectors, number 7 is way high!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on October 09, 2020, 11:01:16 PM
I’ll bet you don’t get it down to half that number by cleaning them


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 10, 2020, 02:15:39 AM
Hope so, I understand it should be 4 or less (+/-) and is recommended every 50k.

At least it passed emissions today without a hitch. Got a lot of goodies to go on.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on October 10, 2020, 06:25:11 AM
Was that in park or in gear?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 10, 2020, 12:51:18 PM
Park and only works if idling.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 12:08:58 AM
Cleaned the injectors today. Didn't do much. Was a pain getting the lines off but it went smooth otherwise.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 12:10:50 AM
Except for #7 they look great. All within the "4" range, took about 3 hours.

I changed the backup LEDs. Not much better than before but now they both work. (old is the big one)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 30, 2020, 10:17:37 AM
Keepin' these old trucks running well is:
1. Fun
2. Makes good sense
3. Causin' headaches for GM new truck sales guyz

And mine just hit 115K and running great!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 30, 2020, 02:37:51 PM
Going to figure the tune when I get back from getting the trailer tomorrow. Solid 100hp is not asking much today.

Mine runs great, but I still need the lift and the new tires both sitting here. Just have to build the front diff. Was contemplating a truetrac, it can be done or you frop 1800 on it. Ryans Diesel has em ready to go.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 02, 2020, 06:05:40 PM
Well, after a few days the injector cleaner seemed to do its thing.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 03, 2020, 03:17:34 PM
Just got off the phone with Inglewood transmissions. I have a tentative date of next friday, the "13th" to get my tranny and tcase done. (yes I have a rub through)

Only hold might be for parts. Sounds like a good guy and I get to watch!

With all I have planned still, get the guts working right first. I have gotten chatter pulling sometimes and it heats up easy.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on November 03, 2020, 03:21:58 PM
Have him do a trans cooler upgrade also


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 03, 2020, 03:43:17 PM
We talked about that, $425.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on November 03, 2020, 05:40:33 PM
$425 and peace of mind now or cost of a new trans and all of the garbage to go with it later?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 03, 2020, 08:54:32 PM
Working on a new lift pump, trying the Carter P4601HP. 95gph, 8-12 PSI. Mounting is a pain where the kennedy is.

Tried to copy my stock tune, no good. Need to do that to run a better tune.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 06, 2020, 02:48:02 AM
Pump went in fine. Little loud but who cares when trucks running. I liked the kennedy pump, but its not enough for 500hp unless you stack em. Might as well get a big system then.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 08, 2020, 09:36:25 PM
So under this the other day I notice the overload springs site right on the main pack. Not the norm right, should be some space in there?

I do have new deavers for it, guess I will need airbags for towing now.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 14, 2020, 06:25:19 PM
Got the tranny rebuilt at Inglewood Transmission and the pump rub fixed! http://real-man-truckworks-and-survival.com/index.php?topic=4640.new#new
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on November 14, 2020, 10:18:50 PM
Nice! Read about it over there...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 14, 2020, 10:26:50 PM
Now to address the tune and the lift. Only been a few years right :cheesy:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on January 12, 2021, 01:10:05 AM
Headlight update. I posted elsewhere about finding the best lights for this beast. I went with the JDM LED headlights at Don's suggestion. While not bad for $40 they just didn't do what they should. Now they were better than the stocks but I wanted more. They still work and looking they are rated around 35watt.

Much of this is the reflector, still working on that really. Right now I run TYC's (oriellys) that work OK, but the pattern could be better. It is more square than flat and has a lot of bleed over. I tried a couple other headlight assm, but one broke before I even got it on, another that was projector style could not be adjusted when installed (who was the rocket scientist there?)

So I am still running the TYC assm but after watch a few vids I settled on SNGL LEDs. Not their high end at $140 a pop (some brands are $200), but the mid range for $60 a pair and are rated at 55 watts. These have a smaller LED footprint being 2 leds vs the 3 leds on the old one. They also can be focused and turned once you get the base set. The base is a "JOY" on both of these as they do not fit like OEM halo's and you have to find the sweet spot to lock em in. These also have a built in fan and hookup on a pigtail vs on the light itself. Fit is tight but it works. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XNF185Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Then they have a set screw once you get em where you want.

The pattern is still more a square but the output is much brighter. Before when the light were on and the fogs (JDM leds also) all the output would blend together. Now the headlights are way brighter than the fogs and they reach out much better in high beam (JDM issue) and of course I have the all headlight mod. I had even polished the fogs lens for this and it was still obvious.

One issue is the adjusting, since I have a SB intake you cannot get to the up/down adjust on the pass side as the hole is used. I simply drilled a hole next to it and use a wobble end to adjust them. 

Next step is going to GM OEM headlights to see if the pattern improves. Now I can get them on Amazon so returns are easy if they don't have a better pattern.


Just about there for the lift, acquired a front driveshaft with a cardon joint I found was needed for highway driving in 4x4. Was under $200 shipped but fedex really buggered the shipment and box up. Shaft is OK as I watched it out for delivery 6 days before I got it. As the truck will get deaver rear springs, airbags will be a must for towing. Heck the overloads sit on the regular springs now. Of course after 207k miles there might be a little sag.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on January 21, 2021, 11:58:58 PM
Another little thing with the LED bulbs. As they come they do not fit in my housing. I ran into this before and it ends up the O-ring is to thick. I simply swapped the old ones on, and they fit fine. It maybe the aftermarket housings, but I have no old ones to check.

I just passed 208k and checked the balance rates again after I cleaned them a couple months back. Remember I run a lift pump, Cat 0750 filter up top and a fleetpride filter below at the pump with a 52gal Titan tank. I also run my additive, 2 cycle wally oil, about 1/2oz per gal, same for all my tractors and will do so in my kubota gen too. So far so good so you guys on the fence do this!!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 06, 2021, 04:44:27 PM
Well, with this Realman meet possibly on the horizon I am thinking of a new radio for this thing. Sub would be cool but until i have some miles on it a trip that far is iffy.

So what radio would you guys recommend? Double Din, bose system in there now with XM. I don't use the CD player at all but want the XM on GPS in there without a tag to my cell, which works OK. Probably install myself, but depending on the system Bestbuy gives you free installation. Not looking to crank the tunes, listen a lot of talk radio, but like my music too (just not the head beater stuff)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on March 06, 2021, 08:15:12 PM
Anything with a built in camera option,  what Don just installed is a standard good option for sure!,  mine and the wife’s is long over due for an upgrade


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on March 06, 2021, 08:40:11 PM
Pioneer and alpine seem to have some good stuff. 


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 06, 2021, 10:17:24 PM
Always liked Alpine, reverse is a must too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on March 07, 2021, 02:45:52 AM
I’ve been looking at Kenwood stuff. Alpine always seemed like the best/most popular, but then I had one and hated it - too hard to operate. However, that was a single DIN.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on March 08, 2021, 04:01:27 PM
Well, with this Realman meet possibly on the horizon I am thinking of a new radio for this thing. Sub would be cool but until i have some miles on it a trip that far is iffy.

So what radio would you guys recommend? Double Din, bose system in there now with XM. I don't use the CD player at all but want the XM on GPS in there without a tag to my cell, which works OK. Probably install myself, but depending on the system Bestbuy gives you free installation. Not looking to crank the tunes, listen a lot of talk radio, but like my music too (just not the head beater stuff)
I got this one

Double din

I just installed an alpine head with no moving parts, super simple and mid $300's. Add to that a plug and play Sirius and buy the subscription, Ditch the Bose, they are not great speakers. The Polk audio replacements are so much better. Finally a plug in sound ordnance sub and you're off to the races.

So are you coming to Real Man?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 08, 2021, 04:13:07 PM
If I get one with XM, I keep my lifetime sub going! So another vote for alpine.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 17, 2021, 12:10:33 AM
Well, besides the radio, this thing needs rear bags now! My rear leafs sit on the overloads now.

I am looking at the Firestone 2250 kit on Amazon. Way cheaper than summit. With the lift it 4 inch springs so I guess I can add a spacer later and flip the ubolts.

Manual filling is fine but I may add a compressor with a small tank.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: America.Mike on March 30, 2021, 10:52:56 AM
Slapped the tires/wheels on just for fun. 4 are chrome that need cleaning pretty bad. 1 is painted, looks the best and where all should end up.
I’m really digging this old suburban!


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 29, 2021, 11:02:17 PM
So doing the fuel filters for a run up to the Ridge and something looked funny.

Heres a hint;
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on April 30, 2021, 12:16:10 AM
Your running board looks a little saggy.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 30, 2021, 12:21:12 AM
Nope, something else is saggy,,,,,,,,,,,but that is real close! lower
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on April 30, 2021, 12:41:15 AM
Fuel tank?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 30, 2021, 01:42:36 AM
Fuel tank?

Bingo!!

Front corssmember is gone, just that tab left. Still had the 2 rear straps, but this could have been messy, even dangerous!

Had the stuff to fab it thank goodness, ready for paint!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:49:05 AM
So I have been hearing a clicking from the drivetrain I am trying to chase down with little luck.

Happens when I turn left mostly and/or brake. No peddle feedback, stops great. Just the noise??

Started with checking the CVs and whole front end, nothing. Solid hubs, no play in upper ball joints, just a loose bolt on the tie rod support I cleaned up, locktite'd and tightened.

Rotated tires and greased it good, nothing.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:58:52 AM
So today after I drop the kids off for scout camp, I pull the rear bearings expecting to find something. Found nothing but it will get new bearings/seals pads and rotors. Bearings did have a little free play, but very little for 218k on them.

I am waiting for 1 inner bearing on monday is all. Maybe I should replace the E brake shoes too but they looks OK.

Ideas? Maybe the posi rear end, but why now after a year? Tate?

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on June 28, 2021, 08:57:50 AM
Those brake shoes see no wear...I say clean them, lube the pivot and reuse for another 218K
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on June 28, 2021, 11:24:36 AM
JR, can you pinpoint the noise?

I ask because I’ve had an annoying sort of clunk for a couple years now.
Been through everything.
A buddy asked me if I had and said yeah.

On the torsion bar key crossmember ends, there are bushings.
His were shot.
So are mine.

Something to look at if you haven’t.
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on June 28, 2021, 12:23:35 PM
JR, can you pinpoint the noise?

I ask because I’ve had an annoying sort of clunk for a couple years now.
Been through everything.
A buddy asked me if I had and said yeah.

On the torsion bar key crossmember ends, there are bushings.
His were shot.
So are mine.

Something to look at if you haven’t.
I just replaced those bushings… what a pain.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 28, 2021, 12:57:44 PM
I cannot pin point, been trying. It is mechanical in the drivetrain for sure. Not a clunk but a definite rattle/clink when braking or turning left.

I thought the E brakes looked good, solid 1/8 all around. I have new pads and rotors, wondering if I should do the calipers too? No slop, no rust, pads about 1/2 warn, no signs of leakage on them or the regular seals.

Maybe I will do those bushing during the lift, you say they are a pain? This; https://youtu.be/hQRbda_PW1M
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 02, 2021, 02:35:06 AM
Brakes don't look to bad for 218k, but this might be the issue. Even though there is pad they are cracked and looks like the there is some skipping on the rotors. Found the pinion seal is leaking too.


Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 02, 2021, 02:39:59 AM
Finished it 2230 tonight, wore out. Fronts were way easier since it was just the brakes.

Just need to break them in tomorrow and torque wheels.

Also sucked as much 15 year old fluid out as I could (nasty) since I was pushing it all backwards anyway.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on July 02, 2021, 08:28:32 AM
Then new rotors aught to make stopping a better experience for ya


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 02, 2021, 11:51:49 AM
Get you a pressure bleeder and bleed all that old stuff out. I have a motive products one and I try to flush fluid in every vechicle every 2-3 years


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 02, 2021, 02:07:00 PM
Get you a pressure bleeder and bleed all that old stuff out. I have a motive products one and I try to flush fluid in every vechicle every 2-3 years


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That was going through my head as I did this. Stuff is 15 years old and it had crap in it too. I heard do anti lock brakes is little tougher??
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on July 02, 2021, 03:30:04 PM
I cannot pin point, been trying. It is mechanical in the drivetrain for sure. Not a clunk but a definite rattle/clink when braking or turning left.

I thought the E brakes looked good, solid 1/8 all around. I have new pads and rotors, wondering if I should do the calipers too? No slop, no rust, pads about 1/2 warn, no signs of leakage on them or the regular seals.

Maybe I will do those bushing during the lift, you say they are a pain? This; https://youtu.be/hQRbda_PW1M
If you’re gonna have the t-bars disconnected to do the lift, might as well.

I used an airhammer/chisel to press the old ones out of the hangers, then a ball joint press to press the new ones in. One presses toward the front, the other toward the rear.

I didn’t buy the whole hanger/bushing that you would bolt thru the frame after grinding off the old rivets. That probably would have been easier, yes.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 02, 2021, 03:52:24 PM
I will look at em first, but being a kali truck I have little corrosion on this pup.

Hows the new truck? I hear now they have wifi reporting in them (since 2015) and they know when you mod the trucks.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 02, 2021, 10:09:47 PM
Still the same noise, has to be in front. CV and bearings feel OK but the side load must be it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 06, 2021, 02:21:36 PM
So now with the rear done I redid the entire front end. New Timken hubs, CVs along with all the new brake stuff.

Fixed a couple little issues, like a cross threaded brake bracket I forgot about. Used a bolt from the backside, slotted it and cleaned the threads up.

The new Napa front CV do not like the angle I am running (at droop) and bind a little so I dropped the front end 1/2 in to let things mesh better. Plus with load on it I think I am fine. The keys are almost flush now, giving me 9.5in from tire to well.

Took for a spin and looks like the noise is gone finally, pretty sure it was a CV. Drivers was OEM so 218k, pass was reman, but back came off when I pulled it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 07, 2021, 06:27:48 AM
My style. Throw parts and money at it until the problem goes away


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on July 07, 2021, 07:07:22 AM
My style. Throw parts and money at it until the problem goes away


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More Texredneckism’s

“Sometimes you just have to be the guy who writes the check”

“Throw money & parts at it until your troubles go away”  :tongue:

Sounds good JR  :likebutton:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 07, 2021, 10:33:59 AM
My style. Throw parts and money at it until the problem goes away


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More Texredneckism’s

“Sometimes you just have to be the guy who writes the check”

“Throw money & parts at it until your troubles go away”  :tongue:

Sounds good JR  :likebutton:
Starting the "tex quote" thread
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 07, 2021, 03:34:21 PM
I have a ton….


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 07, 2021, 04:06:53 PM
Really about the only bearings not changed until now were the rear hubs, DUE.

I had all the other parts already to do the lift.

Yep, its just $$$.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 16, 2021, 10:27:43 PM
Thought my steering pump was going. Whining and loosing fluid. Traced it to the hydroboost, squirts out the bottom when brakes pressed. Least that is way easier than the pump!

Now, I hear the 2011 LML HB is much better than the one on my truck. Any feedback on this?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on July 16, 2021, 10:46:05 PM
Do it. My brakes felt much better after, but I also put new calipers, pads and had the rotors turned.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 16, 2021, 11:15:51 PM
I just replaced all the brakes, less calipers. Probably do the MC also and flush.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 18, 2021, 10:03:08 AM
I just replaced all the brakes, less calipers. Probably do the MC also and flush.
Haven't heard that about the LML
But
With the 2011 LML came major upgrades everywhere
Transmission made much stronger
Engine changes for strength...heads (Were the rod bolts strengthened too?)
I can't recall everything, but the LML was meant to be a jumping off point for future upgrades in the never ending HP wars, so the engine was boosted modestly, but everything else was strengthened to make way for the eventual increases in torque production.
So
Makes sense that a brake/hydraulic system upgrade would have been in order.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 26, 2021, 04:42:19 PM
Seen a few youtube vids on it, have a new AC unit coming now.

This pan showed up today. Not a name brand but I'm sure its like most things and brand names are added to a product, or copied or what. Came very fast (Ordered in Hi to have delivered when home)

Anyway it was $220, then I got an offer for $201 and jumped on it. Seems to be good quality but had to get a gasket separately.

Also going the bigger oil filter route. Tired of sourcing the $$ amsoil units, which there is no Xref for. Cat filter and pan should add about 2 quarts, so more oil is cleaner oil and will stick with rotella as it has served me well.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on July 27, 2021, 05:46:33 AM
Just a suggestion JR. Might want to check the flange with a straight edge. Lower quality castings might not have a perfectly flat flange  better to find out now rather than later. Curious for updates.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 27, 2021, 07:30:02 AM
Not a bad idea. Want to find a Fumoto drain for it too, way bigger that stock dmax.

There is a machined area in the bottom of the pan, bet that was where a part number was for someone like PPE or such.
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on July 27, 2021, 05:56:35 PM
You don’t use a gasket. GM uses a type of RTV from the factory.

I would’ve just bought the dmax store one that comes with the bigger fumoto - like the one I just installed and never got to use because I sold the truck :’(
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on July 27, 2021, 07:02:31 PM
Call tater and get one of the.lube locker gaskets they sell.  You will not be disappointed.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on July 28, 2021, 12:40:11 PM
Call tater and get one of the.lube locker gaskets they sell.  You will not be disappointed.

WISH I had them for the trans pan. get calls all the time...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 05, 2021, 05:37:12 PM
So had a squeal and found I was low on PS fluid. Topped off but noticed it was wet under the master cylinder, hydroboost!! Drove it for the last week just topping it off.

Got a new GM unit from amazon for a 2011, read many times it is a good upgrade, bolt in.

Checked out a vid or 2 but fought the dang retaining clip on the pedal for hours yesterday, plus I just don't fit down there. Finally muscled it off this am, not all that but getting a new clip (it is the brakes!). All the vids show it just prys out but wow!

Flushing the system to, fluid is black (220K).
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on August 05, 2021, 05:51:25 PM
Size definitely plays a factor getting in under the dash to get that clip off. Wasn’t too bad for me with just a slotted screwdriver, but you have a few years on me ;). I think it was more difficult getting it back on.

Could you have had one of your boys help?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 05, 2021, 07:39:15 PM
I could twist it, get a screwdriver in there but no way could I get that tab to release without bending it. I straightened it out as new ones are 50 miles away.

Please don't say that about getting it on though. Youngest just gave up, even on getting the bolts off/on. Having a cordless ratchet was nice.

It's back on now, less the flush and the clip/switch.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 06, 2021, 02:31:25 PM
So the couple hour job took around 5-6 with breaks when I was frustrated or just hurt. I do not fit in there for this type of work. Even put a bench by the door I could lay on, no way!

So I took the front seat out, 4 bolts and a plug. I was able to lay on my back, use both hands and it got a good cleaning to (needed it)

It was harder getting the switch on the rod then on the brake arm rod than getting clip back on. It went on with a nice "click", so satisfied I bent back OK.

About 3 quarts to flush it out and it does feel better. Old HB was leaking inside to. Had the dash out so put a new headlight switch in I had from the "DIC" repair that has working lights. Now I have 1 light out in the bezel and several out in the HVAC control and all the steering wheel lights)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 06, 2021, 06:04:55 PM
The Amazon steering wheel switches are spotty in quality.  Before I sold mine I had replaced them all.  Half failed in the first three or for months

By GM initial.

Good luck with your heater control. There is people on fb who will rebuild and relight them for you for a decent price


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 06, 2021, 06:09:40 PM
Yep thinking the same on dash DIY.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on August 06, 2021, 07:33:39 PM
Or solder in LEDs like I did… tedious work.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 07, 2021, 10:44:16 AM
Dash bezel I can live with just one light out for now. Can't see half the HVAC controls and it looks funny to boot.

Oh, I tracked down clicking the noise my truck is making! The front end stuff didn't fix the issue and its driving me nuts. The driveshaft is rubbing on the titan fuel tan just a hair and the little balance weight on it is the clicking. I was under checking it out noticing the DS paint is rubbing off some right next to the tank. Only does it during hard braking (tank expands from fuel slosh) and left turns (tank slides over just a tad) The tank though held up is not secured from sliding side to side a little. I believe a bungee or even a tie down will solve the issue as the tank has a step in front that should keep the strap secure from sliding. Will know later today, I didn't see any damage to the tank but will check it out well.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Nate on August 07, 2021, 11:03:54 AM
funny you mentioned the tank JR, as i had issues with the one i out in the LBZ.

the morons who installed my titan tank on my LBZ slightly pinched the fuel line going to the engine.....which over a 2 year span caused my CP# failure.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 07, 2021, 11:31:14 AM
No lift pump, right?

Mine has a little leak around the filler sometimes, stock hose is just a little bigger than the titan inlet. Funny thing is a local "diesel place" wanted to drop the tank to fix the leak saying it was a problem when my truck was limping from fuel pressure. (lift pump was out, pressure relief was bad). I was like, how is fuel leaking from filling it causing a starvation issue?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 12, 2021, 09:50:46 PM
Finally put the new Setrab trans cooler on. Fits pretty much in stock mounts, hopefully it cools as advertised. Solid, does not need any upper attachment.

JIC fittings had a little corrosion on them and put new orings on. No leaks so far and the stack was clean as heck. Added a coat of paint and done.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 15, 2021, 10:04:42 PM
Was over 100 for most of the weekend with a trip to the Ridge. Pulling the trailer home (5k) it hit 200* once, but cooled right down to 180, normal. (it was 108* at the time)

I give it a  :likebutton:

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 01, 2021, 12:01:12 AM
Finally got the upper Krypto A arms that have been un-abtainium for quit some time. These have much better ball joints than the Cognito's, which seem to wear out every couple years. I got krypto ball joint for them, but will probably sell with the A arms I have now.

Just need to re-gear the front diff and I am set for the lift.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on January 10, 2022, 07:10:34 PM
So in the last couple days I flipped the tires over on the Dmax. They are very close to warn out and I have new 37s for it, but need the lift for them.

Front 2 were fine, but when turning they wear the outers way more than the inside with the castor. Heavy taller truck just adds to it.

Used the new changer that did fine, but I need practice for sure. Matched the weights up and so far so good.

Left rear is the new tire I got 2 summers ago, it is fine. However the right rear was down to maybe 1/16 so I grabbed a tire I kept for a spare with the last change (2015 date code). Well over 1/4 tread but don't know if its balanced good or not. Had some good cupping from before. Prob have them all checked now, its free anyway.

Did find out my right rear axle seal is leaking though. One more thing to add to the list with the lift,,,,,,,,,,,

I am carrying a full size spare now, one of the BFG H2 tires. Not perfect, but the right size.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on January 10, 2022, 09:00:23 PM
What’s the power source for the tire machine? Is it air driven?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on January 10, 2022, 09:30:38 PM
Both air and electric. Just like all the knockoffs out there, seems to work well. Haven't tried the balancer yet.

Both bolted down on a pallet on the side of the house.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on February 15, 2022, 10:40:29 PM
Little update. Got a couple Ironman 35in tires for 2 that are getting down. Still debating on 35 vs 37. It just tows so good with the 35s but maybe the 37s will give me better mileage?

Step closer on the lift, found a 9.25 IFS front axle with 4.56 gears local yesterday. That was the next step anyway was rebuilding the front. Guy did an SAS, really clean with little slop. On FB for $500, marked down to $400, I paid $300. Now I have a bunch of parts to sell, 2 housings.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on February 15, 2022, 10:56:57 PM
What are you buying ifs stuff for? Thought that was a sixty going under the front ?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on February 15, 2022, 11:39:06 PM
You selling kingpins? Shoot me a message if you are……
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on February 16, 2022, 07:59:22 PM
Was doing a 60 way back. Time and $$$ was the enemy there. Back to the cognito 4-6 ntbd lift. Just need the exc out of here for the room.

Have everything ready, all new A arms (stock lower/kripto uppers), hubs, PPE tie-rods, King shocks, double cardon front shaft Deaver rear springs, air bags and will rotate the rear shock mounts so they don't hang down. Only down side is no traction device up front. ARB is out there, but not avail and over 1K. There is an option from Ryans Diesel service, but well over 2K with shipping/cores and lead times too. If someone made a hub disconnect for the DMaxs they would make a fortune!

Will put the Reunel rear bumper on so I can carry a full size spare. Plus its rated at 20k towing with no seperate hitch.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 18, 2022, 03:30:08 PM
Kids are out of school this week, so getting caught up and a bunch of boxes emptied!

She's up on jacks now. Doing the lift, pan and rear springs. Says 10 hours, I give it 2 days with the pan, get it aligned and do the rear springs.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 19, 2022, 11:51:55 PM
Going way slower than I hoped. Getting old is no fun plus not in the greatest shape right now.

Anyway I will not do a blow by blow as this has been done in many forums and videos. Will just do my highlights.

Got her up on stands and start the teardown. Got my use out of these tires for sure. Even turned them around as they were wearing on the outside way more. Took a few measurements, looked for parts (lots) and unloaded the T bars (first time it was ever an issue?) Really uneventful cept for the grease I found on both front calipers. I think the Napa CVs were overleaded and it got pushed out. Nothing on the pads so I am good there.

After unpacking the lift I had a funny feeling I was being watched. Yep, the supervisor was watching (our older cat has a nasty mouth decease and has turned into an outside cat now)

Just came in from day 2. Got a late start, verified a couple things and ran parts. Take old reliable 87 El Camino. Starts right up, fuel looks a little low and really dirty. Go through the wash on my way to get gas, car dies coming out of the wash, yep out of gas! Lucky just a couple blocks from home as AAA said an hour for a tow after 20 minutes on the site (who ever made the site should be strung up) and I still called for after that!

Thank GOD my youngest is home, he jumps on his E Scooter and is there in 5 with gas. Starts, I cancel AAA and go get bolts for the new alum pan, new steering stabilizer (rancho) and sway bar poly bushings.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 19, 2022, 11:57:57 PM
When I cut the crossmember I found a 10mm socket I had lost. Tomorrow I drop the diff. Install the alum pan and prep the newer (4.56) Diff.

Cleaned up the oil drain area a little on the pan, it has a nice lip on it.

Almost to nice to put this stuff under the truck.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 20, 2022, 07:50:34 AM
You’ll have it all dirty in no time jr


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on April 20, 2022, 10:00:50 AM
JR, forgot, but did you have 4.56 gears already?

If not, you'll like them coupled with the torque of that D-max engine
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 20, 2022, 12:41:02 PM
Rear is 4.56, found this diff local factory geared 4.56 (gas rig who went SAS) with I was told under 90k on it. Popped the inspection plate and oil was really nice. No seepage from any seal, smooth lockup. Cutting the ear off now. I am double that mileage up top.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 20, 2022, 10:48:46 PM
Finally got the diff out with my youngest on the jack. He helped time to time when not gaming  :huh:

Help was welcome doing this on the ground (until it started raining tonite) Probably have about 12 hours into it now.

Glad I did this as the pass stabilzer bolt is rubbing on the trans lines. Tore the cover off and a few other little things need cleaning up that you never see until,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 21, 2022, 12:13:14 AM
Progress !

I had my 6yr measure out my rebar after I gave him a template.  Hope to incorporate the kids into shop things as they get older. 


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on April 21, 2022, 09:32:24 AM
Rear is 4.56, found this diff local factory geared 4.56 (gas rig who went SAS) with I was told under 90k on it. Popped the inspection plate and oil was really nice. No seepage from any seal, smooth lockup. Cutting the ear off now. I am double that mileage up top.
Shawn can confirm or deny, but I think those 9.25" AAM front diffs are very strong and very well built. They are, however, a bear to set up gears in, but once you get it done, just "fa-get ah-bout" it as the New Yorkers all say.

Great catch on the chaffing!

That would have hurt ya down the road
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on April 21, 2022, 09:34:20 AM
Progress !

I had my 6yr measure out my rebar after I gave him a template.  Hope to incorporate the kids into shop things as they get older. 


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Excellent!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 21, 2022, 12:00:55 PM
Yep, hoses are my high flow trans lines. Really taughted as a great thing right? 1/2in lines with 3/8 ID 90* fitting on both ends :undecided:

Heres my youngest when 5 helping (14now). He is pretty good now.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 22, 2022, 03:36:54 AM
Slow day, rained on/off. Cleaned up nice with oven cleaner/auto degreaser.

Diff ready to go in, maybe a little overboard on the trimming, but I hate sharp edges. Just happen to have a gallon on Lukas Syn 75/90 so I topped drained filled on the bench after a flush.

Found all my semi gloss paint is gone AGAIN. Ran for some and came home to a sprung garage door. Closed and locked  when I left fine. Was told it was my fault when I got home???
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 22, 2022, 08:22:17 AM
Man so close to a D60 fitting in there after you cut off them tabs

So close!


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 22, 2022, 02:21:56 PM
Not really, there is a whole bunch under there still.

All the fab is why I didn't go with SAS. Sure there are kits, but they cost more than the D60 alone. Guy who I got the diff from said it cost 10k for the swap.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 23, 2022, 02:59:20 PM
Finally going together. Pan went on great, even the fumoto drain fit. Got new poly bumps for the sway and frond end.

The steering stabilizer did not want to come off. Beat it, hammered the sides, air hammer, fork, nothing. It gave after I cut it apart.

Cognito steering parts looked good, snugged em up and applied wicking locktite.

Rerouted the hoses that were rubbing on the STUPID long bolts on the steering stab. Way out of the way now along the block and added heatshield where the hose covers were melted.

Here is what the inside of the pan looks like, all structural and the new alum pan adds to it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on April 23, 2022, 05:30:44 PM
Someone come and steal you oil pan?

Man, crime is as bad as I thought out there in kommiefornia.

I'd get another pan and bolt it on before you drive that again!  :wink:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 23, 2022, 06:55:51 PM
Having issues getting to the fill mark,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 23, 2022, 07:42:00 PM
When I did all my steering joints I remember having to use a cutting wheel and a punch to break some of the links off. 
Looks like it should work good for ya now!


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on April 23, 2022, 08:10:17 PM
When I did all my steering joints I remember having to use a cutting wheel and a punch to break some of the links off. 
Looks like it should work good for ya now!


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JR.  I did all the same as you.
No win. So I waited.
When I had the stack out, we’ll motor too, I hit the threaded end with an air hammer.
About two or three pops and out it went.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 23, 2022, 08:43:47 PM
Just got back from getting bolts to hold the drop assm on. Looks like a bag is missing, $70!! I got all grade 8 fine thread.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 24, 2022, 10:03:04 PM
Half of those were to short, then had to get some lock washer nuts for those places you can't get to.

Just about done but looks like another day and I haven't touched the rear yet. Just adding a block I have until I can do the rear springs. Then it gets bags and a swaybar to boot.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 12:55:34 AM
Finally got it done today. Everything fought me from weather to a pinched nerve in right shoulder. :cool: 2-3 days planned turned into 9. Plus running the kids to school (daughter helped) My 87 El Camino was my run around. Getting tired but runs solid (when I don't run out of gas)

Rebuilt the spindles 3 times as I kept putting a piece on wrong  :rolleyes:

Krypto uppers, PPE tie rods, Cognito 4-6 NTBD lift, timken bearings, new lower arms. They have you remove the TB mount but not needed.

After assm I was very happy with how the lines ran. Used all the factory brackets, just tapped a 6mm hole and only needed 1 zip for the brake line, but the uppers had a hole for everything.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 01:10:33 AM
Had to lengthen the sway bar links. I had sold off a few parts as I had longer longer links, but not long enough.

Found the PPE tie rods were too long (hears about that on theirs and Kryptos using lift kits), so I cut about an inch of each tie rod and 3/4 off the rod. Was easy but a pain for $300 tie rods when you are trying to align the thing!

Put trucks weight on the hubs when I tried to align using a digital level and bars on the hubs. Didn't go to bad but knew I was off. Plus it wasn't quite as high as I wanted it. 1.5-2in above my leveled truck (maybe 2-3in)

Cranked things up (went back to stock keys), drove it, adjust and finished with about 1.5 in front and almost an inch in the rear (didn't touch the rear)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 01:15:26 AM
I had the height I wanted so I went to adjust toe again and found the lock nut loose on the drivers side  :shocked:

Used the string method this time for about 1/8-3/16 toe in.

I like the stance better but will hold off on new tires until the alignment.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 28, 2022, 08:04:01 AM
Lookin good!  Considering the axle change in the front also and no lift. I think ya did


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on April 28, 2022, 09:40:54 AM
I like those parts, JR.

I also had to trim both ends of the tie rod assembly to shorten. Seems par for the course with most lift kits
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 11:06:42 AM
Thx guys.

You would figure that with all the trucks that are lifted they would make a version for that. I mean it was no big deal for me, chop saw, trim and done.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on April 28, 2022, 06:08:00 PM
Probably assumes most lifts increase track width more than the cognito. I did a full krypto in my LB7 with no trimming


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 09:25:44 PM
Another reason I chose this lift besides the NTBD, only uses 1/2 spacer.

After driving today I am very happy with it. It is lower in the rear over an inch. This picture shows it best. Need to try the 37s I have for it after the align.

Has 2.5 blocks now. Springs are shot, 4 leaf pack sitting on the overloads. I have 6 inch deavers, they may settle about right. I have airbags too, but really don't want to use them for a lift.

Quick options are a 4in block, add a 1.5 block but I know stacking blocks is bad (can only find one 4 in right now) or an add a leaf (which I don't have)

I can tell stepping in it is taller, time for the Amp'd steps. I want to build traction bars and add a sway in the rear too.

Sway should help with towing and curvy roads I am on all the time. Want to go "modular style" running it through the frame forward of the axle keeping it clean, not hanging all the crud below.

Traction bars kits seem really pricey? 2 hiem joints a tube with poly mounts welded to the u bolt cup, right? Don't want em hanging way down like some. Figure the forward mount right as the frame rolls up for the rear axle, could bolt on or weld.
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Post by: Flyin6 on April 28, 2022, 10:05:35 PM
Another reason I chose this lift besides the NTBD, only uses 1/2 spacer.

After driving today I am very happy with it. It is lower in the rear over an inch. This picture shows it best. Need to try the 37s I have for it after the align.

Has 2.5 blocks now. Springs are shot, 4 leaf pack sitting on the overloads. I have 6 inch deavers, they may settle about right. I have airbags too, but really don't want to use them for a lift.

Quick options are a 4in block, add a 1.5 block but I know stacking blocks is bad (can only find one 4 in right now) or an add a leaf (which I don't have)

I can tell stepping in it is taller, time for the Amp'd steps. I want to build traction bars and add a sway in the rear too.

Sway should help with towing and curvy roads I am on all the time. Want to go "modular style" running it through the frame forward of the axle keeping it clean, not hanging all the crud below.

Traction bars kits seem really pricey? 2 hiem joints a tube with poly mounts welded to the u bolt cup, right? Don't want em hanging way down like some. Figure the forward mount right as the frame rolls up for the rear axle, could bolt on or weld.
The Fabtech kit had the option of the standard wide-track or a near factory track requiring narrow axle shaft spacers. I chose that one...
Then I found out what that meant
The narrower track = decreased turning radius.
And man am I there!
My turning radius is so bad, I installed a mooring horn to signal when i am "coming about" to the port or starboard to make a turn.
Now, the Suburban which has a bit more of a spacer turns even tighter than it did stock. That thing is amazing. I'd almost wager it turns inside a jeep unlimited.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 28, 2022, 11:40:06 PM
I think I turn as tight if not better. Might just be all the new parts, but I'm happy.

Wish I could find the other 4in block. Simplest way right now, unless I stack a side and weld it.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on April 30, 2022, 09:10:19 PM
So after driving a couple days, I checked the rake and it was down about an inch in back.

Put 4in blocks in back off the suburban that got the "mixed" units now. Blocks were way beefier so I was happy. Did have to use longer u-bolts, but I had them.

Doesn't pull to the left now and wheel centers better but it still needs an alignment, pretty sure caster and camber is off, but close I would saw.

Now it has a 1 inch rake to the rear, perfect! Checking the rear shocks I still have about 4-5 in down as it sits, good there.
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on April 30, 2022, 09:12:59 PM
The back is -1” so you add a +4” block to the leaf springs and it only makes your front 1” lower then the back ? What?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 01, 2022, 12:40:38 PM
Had a 2.5 in the back already, so just 1.5. Just right!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 01, 2022, 04:25:14 PM
That math sounds better


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 02, 2022, 07:43:48 PM
Well, onto the tires now that I got it alligned. Caster/camber off just a hair. Seems all these aftermarket UCAs don't comp don't for the lifts. Kinda like the tie rods?

The new Coopers are a full 3in taller than the Maxxz 35s, that are worn very well! Right now I am running 2 of them in front, and 2 diff Coopers in the rear.

So with the 37s gearing should still be a little lower (4.30 is the magic number, I have 4.56). My 2 ton jack was bypassing so had to do one side at a time. They fit OK, but look a little squeezed and I heard a rub turning backing out of the driveway.

So I will drive for a couple days and see how it feels. I have the option of going right back to 35s. I have 3 new mixed tires (2 ironman/1 toyo) and the 1/2 used cooper on the back already.

Also dropped the stock spare (only 16 years old) and found I can put a 33 in there as is. If I bolt on the Ruenel I have I should be able to get a couple more inches there and keep a real spare in the spare spot.

Heres with 35s, then 37s, tire diff.

Maybe 36s, but then I have to buy new?
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Post by: Nate on May 02, 2022, 08:25:32 PM
Have you re-adjusted your headlights to compensate for the lift and the squat?
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Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 02, 2022, 09:11:51 PM
Man them 37’s looks so awesome on the truck. Love it with black wheels


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on May 02, 2022, 09:14:32 PM
Man them 37’s looks so awesome on the truck. Love it with black wheels


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Agree. Looks good
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 03, 2022, 06:33:17 AM
Looks good Jr.  Where is it rubbing?  Have you spaced the front bumper out?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on May 03, 2022, 08:14:48 AM
Personally, I think 37's along with 4.56 gears with that D-max and Ally is the best setup.

Yesterday I took my 4,500 dump trailer and loaded it with 10 yards + of damp mulch and pulled it just fine. That much hardwood mulch towers 2-3 feet above the 3 foot sides of the dumper. Had to be 20,000 lbs. back there and I went up and down these KY hills right at speed.

37's and get used to the rubbing.

One thing you'll have to do is to massage the metal in the aft of the wheel well. Then heat and bend the wheel liner aft and finally use something like Gorilla tape to pull it all the way back. Even with that, my tires will catch it when flexing off road and every month or so, I have to pull and re-tape. You, may not be flexing as much as I do, as my truck gets W A Y off road like all the time.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 03, 2022, 12:09:20 PM
Did the fender mod long time ago. Think I posted about it with a link even. Just catches there on a good bump and I moved the step back an inch. Then trimmed the front dam another 1/2in.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 03, 2022, 08:56:35 PM
Put around 100mi on it today. Need to have the balance checked as I had a little vibration at speed. Speedo is down about 4mph at 70mph per the gps, was
about 2mph up with the 35s when they were 34.

Also measured for parking clearance and I'm at 70in, just about right as many places I go seem to have a 7'2" clearance. Used to hit the antenna sometimes, now I'm up 3in more.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 08, 2022, 03:33:37 PM
After a couple hundred miles, I want to go back to 35s. Drives great but wonders a little. No issue with power with the gearing, mileage is OK.

Unless I raise it more it hits all the time in front and I have an issue in the rear too. Seems the axle is offset a little and I get a good rub on the left just hitting a mild bump or pushing the go peddle. Traction bars will help and I am checking the track too as it looks a little shifted too. Rub is bad enough on the rear left it rubbed through the flair, this pic is after I tweaked it some.

Tire prices are crazy, but I can mount myself. Haven't tried the balancer yet, thinking of going with beads? I have a sorta 35 inch set now (1 used, 1 toyo and 2 ironmans). Other option is online, set are going for 800-1000.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 09, 2022, 03:13:11 PM
Went looking for tires this AM. Anything in this size is around $400, bargains were $1500 OTD, ouch.

While there I picked up 4x10oz tire beads and will mount up 35" Ironmans (have 2, ordered 2 more). Come from LA so I get em in a day. So including the beads, tax and all these are $900. They get great reviews. If the beads don't work I need an adapter for my balancer to use it on these.

By selling the 37s I have now I am ahead. Then I still have my old rims, some H2 rims and a new Toyo MT to sell.


My johnny joints came in, picked up 2" od tube last week and have poly ends already. Just need to make the mounts and figure if I want to weld to the frame or bolt on, opinions? So into them for about $300 vs the $600+ ready to go. Oh, anyone have a pair of dmax ubolt axle u-bolt plates?
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 15, 2022, 08:03:07 PM
Swapped em out for Ironman 35x12.50x17s. Used beads in em, never used them before.

At first they shook like crazy getting on the freeway, but smoothed right out. Have a few trips now and seem to be working good.

Tires are a little noisy, but not crazy. probably wear a little faster but are F rated and less than $900 delivered.

Mileage is back up a little, speedo almost dead on and no rubbing anytime. Still 2k rpm at 70mph.


Next is a cover the drivers seat that is cracking and starting to tear and repair the dash lights and fuel gauge. Have a new seat cover. Fuel gauge starting acting up about a month ago, then worked, now pointing between 6 and 9 all the time. Have LEDS and ordered the motors.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 15, 2022, 08:03:59 PM
Listed the tires on FB for $1200, sold for $1100 in 10 minutes  :cool:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 15, 2022, 11:36:38 PM
Guy never showed up but boy was there interest!

Got the full 1200 for them, it was a matter of who would pay me first.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 17, 2022, 11:18:37 PM
So far so good on the tires with beads. Don't even think about really, smooth. I got those at Americas tires, came with special seal and nice caps to let you know about the beads. $11 a bag.

No rubbing at all, mileage is back up too. 18-20 at 70mph/2k rpm
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 17, 2022, 11:55:10 PM
How do you know how much of them to put in a tire? Is there some type of weight per tire size ?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 18, 2022, 12:20:52 AM
Yep, several sites say 10oz bag for a 35 in tire. They mostly said they use em for trailers which sounds good too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on May 18, 2022, 11:29:22 AM
Yep, several sites say 10oz bag for a 35 in tire. They mostly said they use em for trailers which sounds good too.
That sounds like a bit too much, JR
I've been running beads since 2012
I think 7 oz is about right.
I am using 7oz in all 8 of my 37in tires with good success. Like almost no vibration, ever.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 18, 2022, 01:51:24 PM
In my novice thinking. Would I pay to balance the tire, see how far out of wack it and and add beads accordingly to the weight required?


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 18, 2022, 02:07:35 PM
Sites I looked at said 10oz for a 35, so I went with that. Sure it would depend on the tire too. Im happy so far. I have never heard the beads at all.

Dave, to much cant hurt from what I gather. If balanced and you want it to adjust as they ware, maybe a few oz, but I'm no expert.

Just read that Goodyear bought Cooper.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on May 18, 2022, 02:18:03 PM
I guess my logic is: if you balance a tire and it calls for X oz of lead weight on the rim. I would think the same could be added in beads and it should balance?

Wonder what it looks like spinning a mounted tire and wheel after bead applied.
Just thinkin on a keyboard is all


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on May 18, 2022, 03:29:45 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7CghNsdGbk
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on May 19, 2022, 06:14:38 AM
Cool video


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: KensAuto on May 19, 2022, 09:16:24 AM
In my novice thinking. Would I pay to balance the tire, see how far out of wack it and and add beads accordingly to the weight required?


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Yes.

Edit: yes as in just add beads if they won't balance out.  IMO

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 11, 2022, 12:09:13 AM
Did blue LEDs for the dash, 4 were out and replaced the fuel motor. Went fine but seems all my gauges are + a whole bunch. Followed the instructions but still. I really like the blue with the orange needles, glad I didn't get blue ones.

Tried to do the 4x4 selector and hvac control, neither came out that good but still better.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on June 11, 2022, 09:54:29 AM
Concur, that turned out great!

Question: how do the motors come out? I was thinking of replacing them in the 02 Burb
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 11, 2022, 02:37:46 PM
Many how to's on youtube. But they just solder onto the board and are tabed. I got a kit that had a little prybar for the needles.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on June 16, 2022, 03:53:22 AM
Fixed the gauges today. Speedo was a pain, kept coming up to 5mph not running, but still running 3mph over (at 70)like it was before. Having the CTS helped a lot.

If you do it on a dmax, the engine temp and trans temp are really bright. I would adjust the angle a tad since LED are directional. 
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 07, 2022, 06:00:49 PM
Fuel is still off about 2 marks low. Full tank shows a mark below, others are pretty darn close.

3 gallon now for oil change with the 1807 and alum pan. Sure takes a long time to drain with that 3/8 hole!

Mileage has creeped up to between 18-19. Not running the kids to school and back helps but also think the tires are doing their part. Never saw 19mpg before with the square profile Maxx tires, these Iron man are not as square for the same size. Tad louder, run pretty good with beads and 45/40PSI.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 08, 2022, 01:09:34 PM
Fuel is still off about 2 marks low. Full tank shows a mark below, others are pretty darn close.

3 gallon now for oil change with the 1807 and alum pan. Sure takes a long time to drain with that 3/8 hole!

Mileage has creeped up to between 18-19. Not running the kids to school and back helps but also think the tires are doing their part. Never saw 19mpg before with the square profile Maxx tires, these Iron man are not as square for the same size. Tad louder, run pretty good with beads and 45/40PSI.
JR, can't remember but did you downsize tires from 37 down to 35" or were you always running the 35"
Reason: I average mostly in the 17 range. 37" tires are expensive. Toying with the idea of using 35" the next time and lowering an inch. Idea being making the engine more efficient and upping mileage. Would like to see something near the 20 mark.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on July 08, 2022, 01:50:05 PM
don't forget you're geared for the tires you are running. dropping tire size will up the RPM without a regear
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 08, 2022, 01:53:41 PM
I have been running 4.56 for some time now, lift let me match up the front/rear.

I had 35's and went with 37s after I finally did the lift. With a 5' lift I still had all kinds of rubbing on 35s, so I went back to 35s. Iron mans are $200 each and I mounted myself. I have stayed with 17s as when you just to 18+ the price is even crazier! Got 1200 for the 37 coopers, still have the old rims to sell too.

I am at 4k rpm and the engine seems really happy. Not lugging it and not rev it either. I can do 75-80 easy and still just doing 2.2k or so.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on July 08, 2022, 05:13:00 PM
I have been running 4.56 for some time now, lift let me match up the front/rear.

I had 35's and went with 37s after I finally did the lift. With a 5' lift I still had all kinds of rubbing on 35s, so I went back to 35s. Iron mans are $200 each and I mounted myself. I have stayed with 17s as when you just to 18+ the price is even crazier! Got 1200 for the 37 coopers, still have the old rims to sell too.

I am at 4k rpm and the engine seems really happy. Not lugging it and not rev it either. I can do 75-80 easy and still just doing 2.2k or so.

that's what i'm saying and should have quoted Don's comment to be more clear it was for him more than you. he's geared for 37" too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 08, 2022, 05:18:50 PM
Pefect gears for 35's you said were 4.30, but not made. It ran fine with the 37s, but mileage was down plenty.

Since I tow heavy the 4.56/35s work very good. 70mph is fine for me 90% of the time, towing about 65, engine seems really happy.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 08, 2022, 06:13:33 PM
Make no mistake, the 37's work well. But I have been using this truck for a DD for the past 11 years and along with that, I tow sometimes. With the purchase (Delivery) of the EV I will now only use the truck for towing and farm chores. It likes 2000-2200 a lot. 35's would put me in that range at a slower speed more appropriate for towing semi-heavy.

I'll consider it all when it comes to tire time, but presently I am at 75% tread life so it may be years...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: EL TATE on July 08, 2022, 06:41:12 PM
Make no mistake, the 37's work well. But I have been using this truck for a DD for the past 11 years and along with that, I tow sometimes. With the purchase (Delivery) of the EV I will now only use the truck for towing and farm chores. It likes 2000-2200 a lot. 35's would put me in that range at a slower speed more appropriate for towing semi-heavy.

I'll consider it all when it comes to tire time, but presently I am at 75% tread life so it may be years...

10-4; just making sure my thoughts are out loud;-)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on July 09, 2022, 08:57:05 AM
Make no mistake, the 37's work well. But I have been using this truck for a DD for the past 11 years and along with that, I tow sometimes. With the purchase (Delivery) of the EV I will now only use the truck for towing and farm chores. It likes 2000-2200 a lot. 35's would put me in that range at a slower speed more appropriate for towing semi-heavy.

I'll consider it all when it comes to tire time, but presently I am at 75% tread life so it may be years...

10-4; just making sure my thoughts are out loud;-)
Heard and understood
Title: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: rpar86 on July 27, 2022, 12:29:46 AM
Did you put any resistors on those LEDs? Look REALLY bright.

I did everything I could on my LBZ. It was definitely a project. 5mm in the big stuff, 3mm in the smaller switches/buttons. Even did the steering wheel buttons.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on July 28, 2022, 12:03:59 PM
They are bright, 12 LEDs, but a little dimmer would have been nice.

Need to work on the climate control now and wheel lights, its about black.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 06, 2022, 10:39:09 PM
Well, I am getting 18-19mpg highway with the 35s and 4.56s. Very happy with that.

I picked up a 61 gal aux tank that fits under the overhang in back and can come out easy. Bed slider makes filling easy. Just remeasured the tank little on the conservative side.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on August 06, 2022, 11:05:00 PM
That's interesting. I'd like to see more on that rascal and how you plan to plumb/wire it up

running 35's and 4.56 and 18-19. Sounds like you are getting about 1-2 mpg better than me. I'll get 18 to maybe 19 if I drive it like 45-50 on back roads to/from the farm, but generally no better than 17.2-4 for highway. I think I'm just outside the efficiency range of this engine with 37's. I'm going back to 35's and call it done for the next 130K
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 06, 2022, 11:28:37 PM
I think tire profile is key too. The last set were muds like these, but very square, not a rounded profile. The Ironman's I run are noisy but they sure grip great.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 18, 2022, 03:24:38 PM
Have to say I like the tires so far. Think I need to have the alignment checked as I see some inside wear on the front, but time to rotate anyway.

Changed the fuel filters and looks like they are doing their job! Obvious signs of rust in the 10 micron water filter, grit too (probably rust), guess I should drain sometimes  :rolleyes:

No signs of anything abnormal in the Cat filter up top though and its running fine for 245k now.

Oil looks great at 50% use on the DIC meter (7500k change?) I mean it looks new, guess the full drain with the new alum pan, cat 1807 big filter and Rotella T5 are a good match so far.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 18, 2022, 04:46:40 PM
That almost looks like someone put something in your fuel.  That a whole lot of “rust”


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on September 18, 2022, 04:48:03 PM
Or show where the rust is coming from because that water separator doesn’t appear to show any form of corrosion just a bunch of stuff caught in a filter


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 18, 2022, 05:16:00 PM
90% of my fueling is in Sparks, mostly Costco. Doing its job for sure.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 20, 2023, 11:33:42 PM
Little update on the LBZ. Going pretty well, just passed 250K this weekend going to the ridge.

Got the gauges reajusted a couple weeks back. Trans, fuel and volts were off. Just moved the needles a little and good. Speedo reads about 4mph fast. Tach was strange too, was showing the right upper RPM, but wasn't going to 0. Then I noticed it was going down a little more everytime I drove it, now its fine.

Got a new dorman HVAC unit as mine was almost dark and vents were not functioning. First unit worked fine for 1 trip, then went blank. Lights were crazy bright (stock) and the white vs the green. Got another as OEM was $500, these were $170. Put some green tape on the bulbs and we are good now. Not as smooth (temp reg) as the stock unit but it works.

Starting hear a little whine from up front. Found the Alt bearing is bad and vibrates off on. Just got a new DB unit from amazon for a good price with good reviews. Current was from NAPA but had to be at least 7-8 years ago. Saved about $100.

Next comes a power steering fluid flush. Hey the stuff is just 17 years old now, how bad dirty can it be? Think it has a whine too.

Gone through 2 alternators, 2 master cylinders and a hydro unit. Still not bad for 250K

Rear springs need addressing bad. They are flat and on the overload as the norm and sag when towing. I think the bushing are eating up too. I am debating on going stock replacement. Use the Deavers I have, but take leave out to get the ride level I want. (They are 6inch lift now) Used springs I am finding on FB are 4 leaves plus the OL, mine are 3 now. Either way I go it will get bagged for towing.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2023, 10:01:34 AM
Good job keeping that thing current and alive

On the springs, my thoughts would be to replace them with stockers and airbag it.

I have been on bags over my stock springs almost since new. I don't run all that much pressure in the bags, just enough to carry some of the weight, thus reducing fatigue on the stock steel springs. When a bag pops or gets a hole worn through it, I hardly even notice since I still have all the factory curve in them.

Just a thought.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 21, 2023, 11:08:18 AM
Kinda in line with my thoughts. I would like to loose the blocks though. Even though I am adding torque arms, good time for the blocks to go. I did get a pair of stock spring plates to build them on. Got some hiems, tubes and bushing ends ready.

That funky phone mount it gone to, I went wish magnetic and now the vent is open!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 21, 2023, 11:57:03 AM
Wow, another update on this.

I posted I have a new Alt for it, but was hoping it would make it to today. Well it JUST DID, and I mean just. Smelled a burning taking my boys to school today. Smelled electrical, 5 minutes later the alternator failed, but I got it home.

Now here is the icing, was looking at flushing the power steering system and it went out too! I mean no steering, no brakes and its not charging. Now this could have been on my trip last weekend so I am thankful about timing at least.

Remember the Tahoe is down too, Elky is in service and it is raining good today.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on March 21, 2023, 02:45:13 PM
I'm guessing as the alt packed in it ate the belt.
All on one drive belt, so likely alt went, or I suppose pump may have, but likely alt if you thought it was going.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 21, 2023, 02:58:23 PM
Yep, thats what is was. I carry a new belt and had an Alt to put on today so all good. Probably flush the PS too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on March 21, 2023, 05:32:03 PM
Kinda in line with my thoughts. I would like to loose the blocks though. Even though I am adding torque arms, good time for the blocks to go. I did get a pair of stock spring plates to build them on. Got some hiems, tubes and bushing ends ready.

That funky phone mount it gone to, I went wish magnetic and now the vent is open!
Flip the rear shackles and keep the stock (new) springs???

I did that on my Suburban and got +5" out of it and it rides great...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 21, 2023, 06:17:24 PM
Not a bad idea, but if I am getting new spring, 4in is common for aftermarket springs.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 21, 2023, 06:20:40 PM
Well, as I got into it I found the upper idler was sideways, still trying to get all the belt out.

Doing a new tensioner and both pulleys why I am in there. Whole new system.

The new Alt looks good, even comes with a spec sheet showing the outputs at RPMs.

Waiting out some rain right now. Got a little rumbling going to.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 22, 2023, 01:48:37 AM
Got it 95% done and gave up for the night. I fought the Serp belt for at least an hour, it was raining, cold and I walked away.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: oklawall on March 22, 2023, 08:45:21 AM
Only smart men know when it is time to walk away  from  a project. Congratulations

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 22, 2023, 01:38:52 PM
Sometimes I wonder about the "smart" part.

Longest part was removing this.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on March 22, 2023, 06:26:33 PM
Back on the road. Rain quit today and I had to take off the pulley to free the tool. 1 pulley and the tensioner are good, so they will be spares.

Whole system is new, all Gates. Now it charges at above 14.5 like it should.

I would hate to do this on the side of the road,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 02, 2023, 01:46:31 AM
Replaced batteries few weeks back, new interstates from Costco. Seem to last almost 3 years but believe I have a drain on them and I don't drive as much. Going to add a small solar panel to help with this.

Finally pulled the bed slide that was locked in from the release cable breaking. Has happened before like 10 years ago when leaving for the Grand Canyon with the whole family.

I had rebuilt the slide out some, but stepping it up again. Oringinal side rails were plastic, I replaced with 2" angle and drilled hold downs every foot and 6" of deck. This time I'm replacing the deck with 3/4 marine ply and the side rails will be 3/16 x 3". Holds down will be every 8" and adding a couple cross braces. Front was a piece of ply and will now be 1/4 bar.

If you look at the pics, you see only plywood holds it all together. Bearings seem OK, but will put new in for those too.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 02, 2023, 01:51:29 AM
Front was a piece of wood too, replacing that with a solid bar, maybe angle. Brace the rear better and have a steel lip so heavy items don't damage the wood.

Wondering if I should replace the carpet with rubber or something. 4ft wide. Thinking of adding a 3rd roller to each side. The HD version has that and I just got 10 new bearings.

Was a busy evening as I sold the El Camino
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 03, 2023, 10:00:01 PM
I like carpet for that idea.  Carpet can be replaced cheap and easy.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 04, 2023, 04:40:19 AM
Got a rubber backed carpet, just $35.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on August 08, 2023, 12:26:52 AM
Don't think I posted here but I scored both a TCM and ECM while looking for a Tahoe door panel.

TCM should be PnP, ECM will need flashing to my vin and I will keep as a backup. I have been having to reflash the ECM to register every 2 years in Kali. (EFI has not allowed me?)

Both are stored in an AMMO can, in a foil pouch insulated from the can. You never know,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 12, 2023, 07:40:20 PM
Working on the Bedslide on off. Still feeling a off balance now and then. Clears quick, but weird.

Got the lower mount back into the bed after the bed got cleaned out pretty well. Scored a bunch of new sealed bearings on amazon. 2 were pretty bad.

Cleaned up all the rolling surfaces and filled the spots where the bearings had worn divots in the steel.

Now onto the top. Just filled its divots and smoothed the rails out.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 12, 2023, 07:45:21 PM
Took it down to Gilroy today for some rims, buy was a no show. All planed on FB and he ghosted me until I was an hour away, now he's all sorry but I'm not going back down.

Black GM 17in alloy rims for the tahoe. He might be able to get them to me next week.

Dmax ran great, 21mph per the DIC, lots of traffic and a $100 in fuel ($5.99)
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 13, 2023, 08:03:27 AM
Took it down to Gilroy today for some rims, buy was a no show. All planed on FB and he ghosted me until I was an hour away, now he's all sorry but I'm not going back down.

Black GM 17in alloy rims for the tahoe. He might be able to get them to me next week.

Dmax ran great, 21mph per the DIC, lots of traffic and a $100 in fuel ($5.99)
Diesel is $5.99/gal?????
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 13, 2023, 12:19:36 PM
Way more in many places. Last I was in Nv it was 3.99. Local is is hovering in the low $5 range.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Sammconn on September 14, 2023, 12:25:14 PM
Last night I field up here. 1.79.9 per litre.

$6.80 CAD per gallon for me or just over $5. Stupid.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 14, 2023, 12:40:47 PM
There are billboards up saying in Kali we pay and average of $1.08 more per gallon than the countries average.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 14, 2023, 08:16:27 PM
There are billboards up saying in Kali we pay and average of $1.08 more per gallon than the countries average.
All those stupid social programs and handouts come at a cost...
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 14, 2023, 08:35:57 PM
Tell me about it, free abortions for out state people, homeless is and coddling them is OOC and today i heard they are upgrading the grid adding a few hundred more $$ to our bills.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 16, 2023, 09:04:54 AM
Not to mentioned Gavin Newsome signed a law into effect that allows the judges to recognize MAP, Minor Attracted Persons as a sexual orientation for adults who have sex with kids as long as they are 14 years old and the sex is “consensual”.


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on September 16, 2023, 12:49:12 PM
Not to mentioned Gavin Newsome signed a law into effect that allows the judges to recognize MAP, Minor Attracted Persons as a sexual orientation for adults who have sex with kids as long as they are 14 years old and the sex is “consensual”.


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What a sick bunch of crap!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 16, 2023, 12:50:28 PM
Didn't hear about that one. Law is the law, newsome can't just change with a pen. Of course its not stopping brandon either,,,,,,,,,,
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: TexasRedNeck on September 16, 2023, 09:55:26 PM
https://www.kcra.com/amp/article/california-governor-signs-bill-changing-sex-offender-law/33998732


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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on September 19, 2023, 02:05:38 PM
Can't even keep up with em anymore. Was a bill, not fiat but still bad.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 16, 2023, 05:11:50 PM
Wow, this is dragging out, but finally got it done today.

Replaced the broken cable with a bike chain. Welded to pin, uses a master on the lever.

All the metal around the edge is new, made it a bit hefty! Now the wood is supported by the angle iron. Got it all painted up.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 16, 2023, 08:36:00 PM
Frame was just over 48 wide, lets ply sheets lay in there just right. However the new deck was about 1/16+ wide and would not go in without major effort. Broke out the planer and made adjustments. Also beveled the edges to clear the angle iron corners. Went on fine then and I got all new SS hardware to fasten down.

Also had to trim the slot for the pin as the assm ended up about 1/4 longer with the new rim..
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 16, 2023, 10:05:21 PM
Got it mounted up, then realized I forgot the handles  :facepalm:

Still thinking on how to attach the carpet on the edges. End will get a metal plate with grip tape to protect the wood.

Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: stlaser on October 18, 2023, 07:01:26 AM
Nice job JR  :likebutton:

Not much to those rolling platforms…….
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Atkinsmatt on October 18, 2023, 12:06:17 PM
Looks handy for someone having a topper.  Good work.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 18, 2023, 07:52:13 PM
Soon the spare will go under the back too. Have to push the rear bumper back a tad for it since I have a 6' box.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 18, 2023, 09:17:30 PM
I like that, good work!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 19, 2023, 11:30:55 PM
Just need to glue the carpet down now, but that will wait until after this weekend trip.

Rubber backed outdoor carpet, two grab handles (3/8 rebar) and nice piece of trim on the rear cap. Paint wasnt even dry and I scrapped it all up. Fits great so just a few crews will hold it solid.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: Flyin6 on October 20, 2023, 02:42:38 PM
Yea, for sure liking this! :likebutton:
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 22, 2023, 01:27:26 PM
Loaded it up this weekend and headed to the ridge. Was sitting at 19.7mpg when I got home, 65-70 average.

Slide performed perfect, just a tad snug on the tailgate is all, but a few screws should remedy that.

Thinking about getting the edge trim powder coated? Tuff but on there really good!
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: oklawall on October 23, 2023, 04:46:38 PM
JR, you do good work

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Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on October 23, 2023, 06:16:43 PM
Thx guys, its functional, but I am slowing down  some.
Title: Re: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Post by: JR on November 06, 2023, 02:06:05 AM
BedSlide is working awesome, still worth every penny after 2 rebuilds.

Think I found the parasitic draw on the battery. You could here the CD player running after the truck was shut off. Removed the CDs, now it seems good but time will tell. Maybe I should clean some grounds since most have not been touched in 17 years now.
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