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  1. Heartbeat Hauler

    NeverDie batteries - One of these replaces both batteries?

    I saw this NeverDie battery on Trucks this past weekend and they said this thing can provide enough or more juice than 2 stock batteries, and will start the the trucks for years and years. And, it never dies!! So I look up this high speed, low drag battery and this thing costs like $1700...
  2. Heartbeat Hauler

    Wheel Spacer Torque Specs

    It's been awhile since I put the spacers on my dually, and I can't remember what the torque specs are for the spacers. I am thinking it's the same as the wheels, 175 ft lbs on the rear. It's just that the spacers are aluminum and I would hate to pull a spacer stud though. The spacers were made...
  3. Heartbeat Hauler

    Fog Lights coming apart....GM or aftermarket replacements?

    Hey guys - I took my wife's 04 2500 suburban in to get it inspected and the mechanic noticed that both fog light lens were gone! So I went home and checked my '01 3500 dually and both of my lens were also gone. Is this a common problem? Anybody have this issue, and did you replace them with GM...
  4. Heartbeat Hauler

    Wheel Hub Assembly - 2500 Suburban 4x4

    Hi Fellas, I am trying to get confirmation that the Timken hub assembly that the Duramx Store sells for the 2500HD will work for an '04 2500 Suburban (4x4)? I am purty sure it's the same part but I would like to confirm on this.... please. Also, I am assuming the ABS brake line also fits... Thanks!
  5. Heartbeat Hauler

    Opinions on the Valvoline Syn Gard TES295 Trans Fluid?

    So I am looking to replenish my stock of Transynd for the Allison in my dually, and since I don't live in Evansville anymore I can't get it where I used too. So I look around the area and a Allison Service Center in Wheeling WV (about an hour away) has it in either 1 gallon or 6 gallon pale. I...
  6. Heartbeat Hauler

    Pyrometer and Boost Tap...LB7

    Hi Guys, I am installing a new set of guages in my '01 LB7, pyrometer and boost. Here are the issues: - I currently have a pyrometer installed when I stalled my Banks Kit years ago. But the hole in the manifold is bigger than the new pyrometer needs. I was wondering if anyone knew where I...
  7. Heartbeat Hauler

    Like some input on AirDog II setup...others?

    I am getting my injectors replaced and I am going back and forth on on lift pump with extra filtration....do I need one or not? I currently have a Racor pre-OEM secondary filter installed (not a problem to remove to install something new). I am thinking about adding a lift pump and I would like...
  8. Heartbeat Hauler

    GMPARTSDIRECT Injectors?

    Has anybody bought these? I need to replace mine and I after a few years of himhawing around, I am finally pulling the trigger. Problem is the guy who is doing them won't put them in unless they are GM parts....:skep: He is also the diesel tech at the local gm delaership, and has his own shop...
  9. Heartbeat Hauler

    Want New Gauges...Little Help Please...

    I'm taking my Banks OTTO Mind out, which also runs my EGT and Pyro gauges. So, now I need these two gauges and was wondering what brand you guys are using? I guess it's between ISSPRO and Autometer, I don't know of any others. Also, I have the A-pillar mount from Banks and wondered if the other...
  10. Heartbeat Hauler

    No More Smoke......what gives?

    I have used Stanadyne Performance Formula almost from day one, and for the first years of the truck's life (about 8 years) I ran about 5-10% bio. Since the Bio is no longer available to me, (moved) over the last 1.5 years I have been also adding the Lubricity Formula. I also have a secondary...
  11. Heartbeat Hauler

    Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware Recommendations?

    I have been running McAfee and Sunbelt's CounterSpy (which worked really well) for the last few years on my PCs, but now CounterSpy has been sun setted. The new SunBelt product is Vipre, which is both Anti-virus/spyware. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone out there might recommend an...
  12. Heartbeat Hauler

    New differential vent cap with syn fluid?

    I have done some searching and have found some threads that say a different type of vent cap is needed when going to synthetic fluid (Amsoil) in the front differential. I have also read some that say it is not needed and there are no issues. Any difinitive answer on this?
  13. Heartbeat Hauler

    Rotella 15w-40 2.5 gallon jugs on sale at Wal-Mart

    I just got back from Wally World and they have the 2.5 gallon jug of Rotella 15w-40 for $31.97 with an instant $4.00 off for a grand total of $27.97 (I guess not a sale, more like a discount). Not bad nowa days. I also noticed that the Wally World brand Super Tech 15w-40 oil is kinda of...
  14. Heartbeat Hauler

    A/C Delco up for sale?

    I was in Evansville, IN this past week and talking to a the A/C Delco parts dealer I've been using for years. I asked him why everyone was wearing a NAPA T- Shirt. He said they cancelled their contract with A/C Delco because Delco was trying to sell out and that current contracts would not be...
  15. Heartbeat Hauler

    Gear/Trans oil recommendations

    Ashton, My wife's '04 Suburban 6.0L 2500 4x4 is due for a drive train oil change and I would like recommendations and quotes for the following: Transmission oil (4L80E) Front and rear differentials (G80) Transfer case (Auto 4x4 option) The suburban (90,000 miles) has the Auto 4x4 option if...
  16. Heartbeat Hauler

    1 bad battery - can this cause wierd stuff with the cluster?

    I just had my truck detailed and the detail shop "detailed" the underhood area. The following day I began having hard starts (slow engine turn-over). When it it did finally start the red battery light stayed on and the guages did not register, then after a few seconds the battery light goes out...
  17. Heartbeat Hauler

    Drivetrain Oil recommendations for 2004 Suburban 2500 6.0L

    My wife's '04 Suburban is due for a gear oil change for the front and rear diffs, transmission, and the transfer case. Any recommendations? I use Transynd in my '01 3500 Allison and my xfer case, would this work for the Suburban's 4L80E and xfer case as well?
  18. Heartbeat Hauler

    Intermittent ABS & Brake Light coming on...

    Last week I was driving and applied the brakes to hit the on-ramp to I68 and my ABS light and the Brake Light both illuminated. No issues braking and after a second restart no lights. Now over the weekend and today it has come on and gone off 3 times. EFI says no codes, owner's manual says take...
  19. Heartbeat Hauler

    Any suggestions for synthetic power steering fluid?

    I've been looking for synthetic power steering fluid and I was hoping that Valvoline was in the local parts store...around here it's NAPA and Advance Auto. Turns out Valvoline doesn't offer it anymore....bummer. So, what are you all using that's available? Oh, BTW, I'll need enough to do a...
  20. Heartbeat Hauler

    Questions about ACDelco vs Baldwin oil filters

    I keep 10-12 oil filters on my shelf in the basement. I have come to the end of my current supply and I have been looking for a re-supply of said oil filters. While living in Evansville, IN I could simply run down to QADCO Auto Parts and pick up a case of PF2232 filters for about 9 bucks each...
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