Author Topic: What do you do with a 2006, 115k DMax,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (Read 99942 times)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #450 on:** September 14, 2023, 08:16:27 PM »

Quote from: 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.

All those stupid social programs and handouts come at a cost...

JR · « **Reply #451 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.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #452 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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Flyin6 · « **Reply #453 on:** September 16, 2023, 12:49:12 PM »

Quote from: 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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What a sick bunch of crap!

JR · « **Reply #454 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,,,,,,,,,,

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #455 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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JR · « **Reply #456 on:** September 19, 2023, 02:05:38 PM »

Can't even keep up with em anymore. Was a bill, not fiat but still bad.

JR · « **Reply #457 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.

JR · « **Reply #458 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..

JR · « **Reply #459 on:** October 16, 2023, 10:05:21 PM »

Got it mounted up, then realized I forgot the handles

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

stlaser · « **Reply #460 on:** October 18, 2023, 07:01:26 AM »

Nice job JR

Not much to those rolling platforms…….

Atkinsmatt · « **Reply #461 on:** October 18, 2023, 12:06:17 PM »

Looks handy for someone having a topper. Good work.

JR · « **Reply #462 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.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #463 on:** October 18, 2023, 09:17:30 PM »

I like that, good work!

JR · « **Reply #464 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.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #465 on:** October 20, 2023, 02:42:38 PM »

Yea, for sure liking this!

JR · « **Reply #466 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!

oklawall · « **Reply #467 on:** October 23, 2023, 04:46:38 PM »

JR, you do good work

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JR · « **Reply #468 on:** October 23, 2023, 06:16:43 PM »

Thx guys, its functional, but I am slowing down some.

JR · « **Reply #469 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.

JR · « **Reply #470 on:** June 08, 2024, 11:34:13 PM »

Been a few months since I posted on this.

So far the solar panel has handles the drain fine. I don't drive as much since getting the Tahoe, but still a great toe rig!

I was getting a low fuel rail pressure. Only happened when low on fuel or towing hard. Pressures looked good. Found my carter lift pump was not working, hope thats is. Not hard to replace but needed to open up the inlet/outlet after buying the new pump ($60) found the correct pump with 3/8 npt for $70. One I got was a lift pump for a cummings and I like the plug on it vs the screws and eyelets.

Found my rear spring bushings are shot. I had found them for $80, now there all $110, this is nuts but need to do them. Air bags will go in the same time in the next week or so. Need to drag the TH to the ridge getting out of kali and having a nice place to sleep won't hurt.

JR · « **Reply #471 on:** August 30, 2024, 11:43:21 PM »

Removed the dash cam, no more battery drain issues. Can't believe that little bugger did that. It did have a screen on though.

Time to smog this thing again for Kali registration. Replaced 4,5 and 7 glow plugs that had been showing bad for some time. Never a start issue though. What a chore for the #4. I had to pull the fender liner, cooler tube and it was still behind the steering shaft. Aftermarket GP and the 5 and 7 wire studs broke off. Not really tight at all, just snug. Thankfully I got 8 of them.

They plug in and looks for codes, but my setup locks the ECM. Funny it lets the EDGE read and clear codes? So a few months back I got a 2nd ECM for it, same year and code. Was told it was as simple as plugging it in, let it cycle 3 times and it would marry to the truck. Will save me a dealer flash if so.

JR · « **Reply #472 on:** September 12, 2024, 01:46:45 AM »

Swapped the ECMs today. Did a relearn and it runs fine. Had to clear a few codes but none now. After the visit to the station, DSP ecm will go back in. This will be a backup alone with the TCM I got with it.

JR · « **Reply #473 on:** October 06, 2024, 02:36:39 PM »

Had to get this this smogged again. The used ecm worked fine but I failed on larger turbo pipe and PCV being rerouted. Both had been that way for 15 years. Glad he didn't see the water injection nozzle!(orange)

Carb EO for the pipe was easy, just a pain. Then I made the fitting on the left to put the PCV back to stock

(yellow) That hose just runs down the wiring harness to the frame where the fumes vent, vs back into the intake (pre turbo)