Got my oil changed and also got my new harmonic balancer put on! The balancer was a PITA, but after a lot of tuggin, pullin and a snapped in half adapter...it is on and my truck runs. Guess I did something right....lol On to the next challenge....front axle U-Joints! Good times!

 

Why was a HB required?

 

Cuz the old one was FUBAR. It was shaking and causing the belt to wobble which made it slip when it got humid causing charging issues and annoying squealing sound. Now all is kosher.

 

U-joints are easy.... there is a write-up here in the tech section..

 

im dreading doing mine to mine cluck when i ever i turn at low speeds or stopped not a good sound to hear when your on the trail!

 

Yea, It shouldnt be too hard...just gonna be a long day sittin in the driveway in the cold...lol Ill prolly do hubs and brake pads while Im at it...shes got close to 170k on the body, I cant imagine they're in great shape...hah. Just depends what they cost.

Yea, thats definitely a crap sound to hear...luckily mine arent clicking yet, but they are rusty as hell and have a lil play in em so Im gonna get em done before they have a chance to fail on me. Then Im done till the summer...cant wait.