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Pulley:
So I figured I should start a build thread to keep up with what I've done and so everyone can get their fix until a certain green truck starts moving. I found this white 2006 ccsb 4x4 lbz in Mesquite, Tx just east of Dallas which was about a 200 mile drive 1 way so I got to drive it a lot right away. I drive about 90 miles a day so most the stuff I'll do for now will be for reliability and fuel economy.

List of mods planned:
Exhaust, haven't decided between 4" or 5" and if i want a down pipe back or cat back
Lift pump
Egr block/delete, leaning towards block for now
Probably pcv reroute
Efi Live probably Idaho Rob
B&W turnover gooseneck hitch
Some subwoofer setup not sure what yet, really loved the way my 2 10's in the dually sounds that fires into the floor but it takes up all under seat storage
Spray in bed liner

That's all I can come up with off the top of my head but I'll add to it as I go along.

The day I picked it up 3/24/17


Mileage after I got home


Buying my first tank of diesel, $45 for 19 gallons


They had the oil changed the day before I got it so I didn't have to worry about that but the fuel filter was at 43% so I figured it couldn't hurt to change it. The filter change was fairly easy but getting the dang wheel well liner off was a pain. Took well over 45 minutes and put me in the dark changing the filter. Pro tip: the water sensor unplugs so you can unscrew that after removing the filter, I didn't notice until I was putting the new filter on.

Finally got the booger off after destroying all the plastic body pins


Old filter before I took it off, had to use channel locks to unscrew it right above the water sensor because apparently the hulk himself screwed the last one on. Forgot to take a picture of the new one.


That was my first fuel filter change on anything but a tractor but I guess I did a good job priming the engine because it fired right up and idled for a minute before I shut it off. Figured if it had a leak it would lose prime. Didn't get to pour the fuel from the filter back into the tank as I had it in a styrofoam cup which proceeded to dissolve a hole in it and leak out. Next thing I did was get my remote key fob in the mail and program it to the truck. It has electric locks but didn't have a remote, the dealer said they were about to get one but I showed up before they could.

Bought this from amazon for about $15 and programmed it in literally 2 minutes but the dealership wanted $74 for the remote, $52 to program, and 30 minutes to an hour to program.

Sammconn:
So just an FYI for your next fuel filter.
You don't need to remove the fender liner.
It can all be done from above, you'll need a strap filter wrench.
FWIW, I cut the wires off of the WIF sensor, as it has never done anything for me. I should just get one of the billet plugs the various places sell and then the whole business would be a lot cleaner.
The filter will fit up beside and between the AC line and fender.
Depending on who has done it in the past, it may already have the tweak for extra space.

Atkinsmatt:
I  cut a flap in my wheel liner about 4 inches  wide and 6 tall. Pull out and reach in.

Farmer Jon:
The first time I changed my fuel filter I took the fender liner out too. Now on the newer ones you do have to take it out.

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Pulley:
I thought about changing it from the top but I figured it would be easier to take the liner out so I'll try from above next time. What is the recommended change interval for the fuel filter? 5k? 10k? Or should I wait until the percentage is near 0%?

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