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  1. 11-11-2002, 01:10 PM #46
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    Solid flywheel conversion?

    Pros vs Cons of a flywheel conversion? The bushing in the clutch pedal are bad and it is cause the clutch to act up a little. That is a $15 fix. However, I am trying to convince the guy that the clutch has problems and my need to be replaced soon. New clutch, labor and flywheel conversion kit is ~$900. Have ya'll heard any good or bad things about them?
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  2. 11-11-2002, 02:27 PM #47
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    I've heard they don't suck quite as hard as a dual mass flywheel...
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  3. 11-11-2002, 02:29 PM #48
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    J&P says they have not had one complaint or returned vehicle.

    Dad and Co. at Southwest Reasearch Diesel Testing Facility (not official name) haven't heard anything bad about it.
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  4. 11-11-2002, 02:42 PM #49
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    In all honesty how many people have you heard complain about the dual mass flywheel? take from that what you will seeing as the conversion is a "FIX" for that irregular problem...

    In any event...

    Just buy the damn truck...if your heart is set on the turd so much.
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  5. 11-11-2002, 02:44 PM #50
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    i second that opinion...join the ranks of us Ford workin' sums o' bitches
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  6. 11-11-2002, 02:46 PM #51
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    Hoy es el dia de los veteranos.

    Translation: The bank is closed today.
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  7. 11-11-2002, 02:49 PM #52
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    post office too?
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  8. 11-11-2002, 02:55 PM #53
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    Most likely. Is that for your information?
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  9. 11-11-2002, 02:57 PM #54
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    before i saw that post i was about to walk over there...f*ck it now...
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  10. 11-11-2002, 04:23 PM #55
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    write the guy a check... I can't believe you don't carry that much cash...
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  11. 11-11-2002, 06:50 PM #56
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    Yes, the flywheel is that much of a problem. But a few days ago, somewhere on the internet, I saw a flywheel conversion kit with clutch for under $700. When I was looking at the same thing for mine about 2 years ago, those kits were going for $1300. To make the stock flywheel last longer, don't let the truck idle much. And remember, I've got some good springs. Usually the springs fall out when it goes bad, but mine was the bearing.

    Pros: Never have to replace it again. Uses a bigger clutch too. Not that you'll ever need a bigger clutch.

    Cons: Shakes more.
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  12. 11-12-2002, 12:08 PM #57
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    My grandma loaned me $8500 for truck and tax at 4% interest. I should have the money after lunch. The savings is at least $400, but I don't get to build up credit this way. I'll keep ya'll updated.
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  13. 11-12-2002, 02:21 PM #58
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    Now that you're getting it.

    The tires are too small and the front end is too low. Trim the front bumper, throw on some front add-a-leafs ($76 shipped from rough country suspension), and some 37" hummer tires. Superchip has an extra 80 hp waiting for you. It's a 4x4, you can't leave it stock.
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  14. 11-12-2002, 02:26 PM #59
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    The only plans I have for the truck are:

    3.55s - Rear first, front later. (no 4x4 for a bit)
    Front add a leafs

    I'll research chips.

    Tool box eventually, but not now.
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  15. 11-12-2002, 02:32 PM #60
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    what gears are in it now?

    4.10's right? WTF would you want to go to 3.55's? It'll put your RPMs at wierd spots and kill your turbo's ability to give you power.
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