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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #450 on: February 07, 2021, 10:35:57 AM »
I won't lie, I kinda like the Silverado.

Do it Bobby do it!!  :likebutton: :likebutton:

I doubt this is being sold like The Price is Right.. so I'm out. Lol
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #451 on: February 07, 2021, 01:00:18 PM »
I like the flatbed idea. Of all those vehicles, you only have have 2 for you right? Whats the issue?
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #452 on: February 07, 2021, 02:16:55 PM »
I’d say pull the shell and give it to the oldest kid and off nix that 6.0


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #453 on: February 07, 2021, 07:00:25 PM »
Great idea, the only issue with that is the inability to pull your dump trailer with it.  Also you are now definitely looking at CDL territory as well an the extended length of the entire setup.
Approaching but not there. Owner says the truck weighs in at 9,000. My load would be 13,600. Total of 22,600

Having said that, I would think that truck is more than 9K. Probably more like 12K. Even so I am still well under the magic 30 numba
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #454 on: February 07, 2021, 07:03:07 PM »
Think its 26001?
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #455 on: February 07, 2021, 07:04:34 PM »
Think its 26001?
Oops, I think you're right
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #456 on: February 08, 2021, 06:34:29 AM »
And Nate can chime in, but its not what you are carrying, its what the capacities are. CGVWR the GVWR of both truck and trailer combined must not exceed 26000


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #457 on: February 08, 2021, 06:49:13 AM »
In Nebraska if we have a farm plate on it no CDL required. Maybe not the same there. I know that one time when we were in KY we went to the local coffee shop the old men seen the farm plate on my pickup and informed me that truck can't leave the farm.

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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #458 on: February 25, 2021, 09:15:13 PM »
I kept getting a bunch of messages on the DIC.
Trailer brake module inop
Anti lock inop
Stability control off along with the ever present Washer fluid level low!!!!!!!!

So I plugged the scanner into the truck and ran a scan. It came back with "Left front anti lock signal failure" or something like that

I decided to just buy a new sensor and pop it on

Turned out to be a good decision!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #459 on: February 25, 2021, 09:27:04 PM »
I may very well have routed the cable in the wrong manner. It has clearly rubbed almost in half!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #460 on: February 25, 2021, 09:30:05 PM »
The wheel bearing had zero play. Everything was in great shape, except for a little scale rust which I removed.

The brake pads were hardly worn at all. Surprising with 117K on the truck and having to WHOA all that weight and 37" tires.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #461 on: February 25, 2021, 09:31:51 PM »
I couldn't find a Delco cable but this one was identical to stock.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #462 on: February 25, 2021, 09:35:07 PM »
Next I replaced the factory Bose speakers with my favorite Polk Audio units

Bose does not really make a good stereo for trucks. They really just rent their name to GM. Bose is not in the 12 volt speaker business and it shows. The Polk speakers were night and day different from the Bose units

Oh, and I guess I spaced out any pics of the new speakers...sorree!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #463 on: February 25, 2021, 09:37:21 PM »
My truck has no rust really, just some staining from untreated bare metal in some trim panels. Never the less, I recoated the door cavities with 3M cavity wax this time. I used a wand kit with a 360 nozzle that emptied the large cans pdq

First inside door pic shows an almost brand new appearance. I am in my 10th year of ownership of this truck...Amazing!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #464 on: February 25, 2021, 09:42:29 PM »
Anyway, I finished it all up in a jiffy quick.

The audio system is bastardized with a Kenwood double din receiver GPS pushing through the factory Bose amp out to the Polk speakers. It sounds great as it is right now.

That may change as I am modernizing the receiver head to an Alpine unit that will feature all the latest and greatest. I'll use the apple car play over CF's DVD's and the old school organic GPS. The pre-Ranger with the 07 Vortec-Max truck will benefit from my upgrade.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #465 on: February 25, 2021, 10:07:49 PM »
I was just about to ask about the old setup as I have been looking.

My brakes are grabbing just a tad, but I have 210k on it now, runs great!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #466 on: February 25, 2021, 10:12:04 PM »
Where did the sale of this truck go?   Any bites?


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #467 on: February 25, 2021, 10:19:36 PM »
Where did the sale of this truck go?   Any bites?


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I could have sold it for low mid 30's in an hour. Dealer willing to trade it for $33K against a bare bones Ram 3500 dually tradesman retaining for around $60K.

A couple things happened.

I did not want to just get rid of my truck simply to make room for a dually. Wife dug her feet in on getting rid of one to get one.

I wanted to get into land clearing a couple days a week with my machines.

We had a sit down meeting and decided to just concentrate on the farm this year with a couple solid goals of getting a barn in and finishing the pond(s) to get the place ready for production.

With that in mind, I have no need for a dually. In a year or two I can park a truck in the barn and therefore have room for a new dually. I may need a one ton truck if the hauling duties expand. within that two years I pay off the Kubota which is a huge payment, also paving the way for a better purchase of truck-next.

I felt very relieved to realize the Duramax truck could stay. In its 10th year I really enjoy the thing, and its in terrific shape still.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #468 on: February 25, 2021, 10:56:16 PM »
I think it’s a lifer.   Been a good solid platform and since it’s already deleted you skip all of the problems plus the bonus parts and power adders. 

One day it’ll be a hey grandpa can I drive that truck?


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #469 on: February 26, 2021, 09:34:02 AM »
I think it’s a lifer.   Been a good solid platform and since it’s already deleted you skip all of the problems plus the bonus parts and power adders. 

One day it’ll be a hey grandpa can I drive that truck?


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Yea, I'm already getting that.

They sit on my lap and steer away

My youngest pre-ranger calls it "The" truck, not "A" truck...

Its a keeper for sure
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #470 on: February 26, 2021, 10:30:29 AM »
When you get around to the new truck window, consider nixing the Dually and go with the single rear wheel, which will most likely help you stay under the 26,000 lb. range to avoid the CDL issue. My LQ Horsetrailer is at 19,600 gross so I’ve got RV plates on it to minimize the red flags on the road, but yeah, I’m over......it’ll never go through PA - they’re hyper vigilant and $ hungry!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #471 on: February 27, 2021, 11:23:44 PM »
When you get around to the new truck window, consider nixing the Dually and go with the single rear wheel, which will most likely help you stay under the 26,000 lb. range to avoid the CDL issue. My LQ Horsetrailer is at 19,600 gross so I’ve got RV plates on it to minimize the red flags on the road, but yeah, I’m over......it’ll never go through PA - they’re hyper vigilant and $ hungry!
That is likely a ways off now

But I like the stability of that dually
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #472 on: February 27, 2021, 11:25:18 PM »
I installed the new control head/receiver today.

Out with the old:
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #473 on: February 27, 2021, 11:28:28 PM »
Had sort of a rats nest going on in there.

But its all cleaned up now

Old Kenwood was heavy and large. It took up every square inch of that space. The new Alpine is feather light and has a lot of space for cooling air to circulate.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #474 on: February 27, 2021, 11:29:28 PM »
Before/After
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #475 on: February 27, 2021, 11:31:34 PM »
Mic went up to the visor, sort of away from the window

Didn't actually snap a pic of that thing, but you get the picture

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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #476 on: February 27, 2021, 11:35:05 PM »
For prosperity sake... a record of the stuff

I flipped through a couple of pages with just the power and ground wires hooked up.

With this Alpine head, the factory Bose amp, and the Polk speakers, it sounds really good. Much better than before


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #477 on: February 28, 2021, 10:08:47 AM »
You should pull all of the
 Plastic wood trim and wrap or paint them a color or something.   


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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #478 on: February 28, 2021, 11:23:52 AM »
Funny you should mention that!

I hate it too

But it's not long to the world

Gonna try this myself

Hydro dipping or water paint transfer...
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #479 on: February 28, 2021, 11:25:33 AM »
Ordered a all in one sub woofer/amp from Crutchfield just now

Now off to Summit to get some dynamat

Make a few more upgrades
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #480 on: February 28, 2021, 02:36:59 PM »
I really need to do this. My dash is so plain and I never use the CD player. Long as I can keep the XM, which I lucked out and bought a lifetime sub when I first got the truck.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #481 on: February 28, 2021, 08:35:30 PM »
I finished running all the wires today and buttoned it all up.

I ordered a sound ordnance sub woofer making 125 WRMS or whatever that unit of measurement is. Crutchfield makes it themselves. I have actually been a customer of theirs since the early 1990's. I always like how they prewire things and give detailed picture instructions so installation is pilot-proof.

Anyway at $109 out the door, it is a steal.

I won't be doing a ton of work on this truck since the trip is coming up and all effort will now be diverted to the camper and Suburban. Have some punch out things for tomorrow and starting on that axle Shawn built. Have to add a bracket and move the shock mounts, then paint before installation.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #482 on: March 16, 2021, 10:01:08 PM »
Sub woofer will be installed in this sequence, but first, just some post winter housekeeping.

First of all, I did not drive the truck at any time the roads were wet with snow/salt this year. I just shut down for the week it was snowy. But as a part of the post winter clean up, I did go through and recoat the inside of the frame and inner parts of the truck bed with the 3M cavity wax. I did not see any indication of rust forming anywhere. It's still as fresh as the factory made it. This one will be a survivor.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #483 on: March 16, 2021, 10:04:51 PM »
The truck is look great IMHO at 10 years of ownership and so, so many times being off road. Literally, probably in the hundreds of times it was packed with mud, slinging chunks all over. Every single visit to the farm involved driving in mud somewhere, and sometimes in 4WD and sliding along for 3/4 of a mile! I have always had it cleaned at the local truck wash, where they really flush the underside and apply rain-X to the paint every time.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #484 on: March 16, 2021, 10:07:16 PM »
So, on to the Sound Ordnance sub woofer

I decided to mount it behind the seat in the back cab wall
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #485 on: March 16, 2021, 10:08:23 PM »
Since I had to remove some of the factory felt and rubber sound deadener, I covered that area with dyna-mat
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #486 on: March 16, 2021, 10:10:12 PM »
Then secured the amp in place and ran the cable beneath the carpet to the front of the vehicle
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #487 on: March 16, 2021, 10:12:14 PM »
While I had the trim pieces removed, I cleaned the carpet as best as I could and re-dyed it black, a section at a time.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #488 on: March 16, 2021, 10:15:52 PM »
With everything cleaned, dyed, armor-all, and put back together and the stereo switched on, I was rewarded with clean crisp sound in a new feeling vehicle.
I discovered the trick was to pull all of the bass out of the door speakers, leaving that task to the ordnance. This reduces the overall work the primary speakers have to do and allows for cleaner tones. The result is so much better than the factory Bose setup
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #489 on: March 16, 2021, 10:48:12 PM »
Do you like these better than the federal couragia’s? If so why? These appear to be a little more road worthy than the federal. Fummins needs tires and wheels
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #490 on: March 16, 2021, 11:29:23 PM »
Wish my back seats folded like that. I do have a little shelf back there though.

What are you listening to that need that much base? What alpine was that, or is it listed a few pages back? I can see doing the front speakers if they are that bad on mine.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #491 on: July 10, 2021, 06:06:33 PM »
Now at 123,400 miles. I know, not that much for a 10 year old truck, but it is what it is

Changed the oil today along with the fuel filter. Used Cat filters on both. Used that cross reference tool I just posted up on the maintenance forum...pretty handy.

Running a huge CAT iR-1087 filter. Looks to be 2+ quart size. Took three gallons plus one quart to top it up
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #492 on: July 13, 2021, 05:08:38 PM »
Here's a view of that Cat oil filter. Second one on the truck, and I continue to use straight dino, the Mobil stuff 15W-40. Should have stayed with this since new. No fuss, no muss, just plain works!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #493 on: July 13, 2021, 05:44:44 PM »
Like that filter option vs the stock little thing. Does it need an adapter?

Still have your bypass?
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #494 on: July 14, 2021, 09:27:52 AM »
Like that filter option vs the stock little thing. Does it need an adapter?

Still have your bypass?

Yes, requires an adapter.

I trashed the bypass a long time ago. It always leaked from when it was new. Adapter leaked, then lines and fittings...It was always a mess, and having to buy a $50 oil filter for it was ridiculous

That single big filter is $18 at the Cat store

I won't go Amsoil again
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #495 on: July 14, 2021, 01:20:50 PM »
Allways used dino oil, good old Rotella.

My bypass has always done good, but the filter is $$$ and only gets changed every other.
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #496 on: January 10, 2022, 08:56:01 PM »
Well, this morning, I woke up to this:

It has had a steady drip forever and I just can't find where it is coming from, but it got a lot worse in a short period of time, so I'm diving in and repairing it
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #497 on: January 10, 2022, 08:57:20 PM »
The wheels had a couple of chips in the paint and now after refinishing them and repainting them several times, I am sending them off to the powder coaters to get it done right

Had to carry them in shame down there in my wife's truck!
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #498 on: January 10, 2022, 09:01:03 PM »
And since I have it down, I will go in for a pretty major service and correction.

Same-same with that diff cover of Shawn's. I have repainted it several times, so it too gets powder coat along with the rear sway bar which was only just paint all these years. Time to upgrade all that.

Diff cover and sway bar components will be a silver and wheels are going to be coated glossy white.
Going for a classic/clean look, and those white wheels of yesteryear always cleaned up and looked great.

THat grizzly locker and Yukon gears are holding up great. This will be the second fluid change in about 120K miles

Fluid that came out looked great. Means seals held as that diff has been submerged several times
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Re: LML Duramax build part 6
« Reply #499 on: January 10, 2022, 09:02:05 PM »
I suppose I should change the diff and T-case fluid as well along with the PS fluid

Allison fluid?? Transynd?? Or??
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