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Truth be told though, I'd probably just want to swap in a late model 6.5 with the DS2 pump and a new harmonic balancer. That would be the best option in my opinion. You get the benefits of the redesigned cooling system, the mechanical pump, the main bearing web crack issue is solved and have...

Yup, that you do.

Anything after '96 is going to have the improved cooling system on the 6.5. They changed it in the middle of the year, but I'm not sure when the improved engines actually went into specific models. GM tended to put improvements into the 1500 series first, as it was the best selling, and then...

Yeah, the year of the 6.5 is going to have an effect because quite a few things changed on them over the years, such as the cooling system for instance. Keep doing what you've been doing though, checking the tech articles and learning as much as you can about both and that should help you...

I think that's quite a risk they're taking, but you're right that enforcement can be selective. Of course, the first time a trooper gets pissed off at something stupid the driver did that's sure as shit gonna get added on.

Grainger has some replacement domes in amber for $73.44 each. FEDERAL SIGNAL Light Bar Dome,Amber - Reflectors & Replacement Lenses - 3VLV8|Z8559D042C-02 - Grainger Industrial Supply

You'll definitely want to avoid anything with flashing from the headlights, as that is strictly for emergency vehicles only and is usually very strictly enforced. Here's a link to the PDF describing the lightbar I was talking about, same as I have on my truck (model SH4821 on the list). It's...

How do they look in daylight though? And what's the quality like? Do you think they'll be durable enough? 52" bar for the cab might be too wide. I've got a 48" on mine that fits perfect, though mine is old school rotators. Heck, I know a guy (Haven't seen him in awhile though) who was...

Glare back into the cab shouldn't be too bad, but it's easy enough to make a shroud for them. For backup lights, how about this? VisionX Receiver Hitch Light Mounting System — Model# XIL-SRECEIVER | Back Up Lights| Northern Tool + Equipment You could also try a couple of these back...

Yeah, NC is really only super strict about blue. They have so many vehicles listed as authorized for red that I can't see them seriously enforcing it unless someone was being a jackass. They do have a very specific prohibition against white lights on the rear of vehicles while they're moving...

A) Yes, it's as cheap as you suspect (same kit on eBay from China is around $30) B) White strobes are usually restricted to emergency vehicles. NC specifies amber for your use.

Wife got Plus for $1.75 today.

I'd advise opening up that area to see what damage you have in there. If one wire is damaged, chances are more are damaged too, or will be. AT the very least you'll want to prevent any rust issues with that water.

Had a horrible screeching noise in my old Plymouth. Divorced her.

Could also be a body bushing. I have one on my truck that squeaks at certain temperatures.

With that little bed I still have trouble considering it a truck though. To me, pickups with tiny beds like that are sorta topless SUVs. That's just me though.

You were lucky. In a lot of jurisdictions they take a much dimmer view of such things, and I've heard (firsthand from people I know and trust) of lights being destroyed with nightsticks and felony "impersonating a police officer" type arrests that were later allowed to be plead down to...

Probably because they don't have covers on them. Most states require factory covers over any off-road lights on the vehicle when it's driven on public roads. It's usually not a violation they can stop you for on its own (unless they're illuminated), but it makes them then look for something...

Don't know about down there, but up here if there's a heavy snow DOT and the various towns and counties will pay you to plow streets and local roads for them, but you have to have the warning lights. They don't care what they're on, I've seen guys plowing with tractors and quads, but you gotta...

Or until a DOT stop or a trooper having a shitty day decides 2 over the limit is reason enough. If you're serious about using it for plowing it wouldn't hurt to put some SAE rated strobes on it also.

I just realized you have no reflectors on that dump box, and no clearance markers on the corners either. Does NC have an annual safety inspection?

Daylight was three hours ago... :dunno:

87 = 2.579 89 = 2.799 92 = 2.999 Diesel = 3.199 Cheapest I've paid for diesel in about 5 years.

Walmart usually has 'em, so does Tractor Supply, Harbor Frieght and Northern Industrial are two other sources, and Graingers has them but charges a lot.

I remember, back when I had my own shop, after using plasti-dip to coat the handles of several pairs of pliers and a few other tools, how disappointed I was when it all dissolved and came off in the parts washer. Like, instant, as soon as the solvent in the parts washer (Saf-T-Kleen) touched it.