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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by snowboundrmk
Bought a socket for the axle nut so I can do my ball joints this weekend hopefully. My new tires came today. They look sweet and 4 wheel parts has fast shipping. Only took 3 days. Think I'm going to get them put on next weekend. Just debating whether having the shop align it or trying it myself.
Do it yourself. All there is too adjust is caster and toe in. Toe in is super easy. Just get a price of string and Tie it to a hitch. And run it along your rear tire and then pull it tight and adjust the front so it is flush with the string.

I did it myself. Then took it an alignment shop and they didn't even change anything. It was all in spec.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 10:16 PM
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Thanks I think I'll try that. I know if I go to the shop they won't align it until they find something that needs to be replaced.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2014 | 11:52 PM
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Ain't that the truth.

Don't forget to do both sides haha. And center the steering wheel. I'm sure you can manage all that though
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 11:58 AM
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This morning I changed out the connectors on my e-fans.
I couldn't easily find the mating half for the opposed blade connectors that come on the fans, and the ordinary crimp on connectors that I had used where getting hot...
So I changed all the connectors for some 10gauge bullet connectors.
I bought some of these extension cables, cut them in half and soldered them to the end of the fan and controller cables... shrink tube and tywraps, it looks the part.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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Those are the same connectors I used for my fog lights.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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Those are the same connectors I used for my fog lights.
Big fog lights on 10gauge
 
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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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Installed my leveling kit and replaced all 4 shocks.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 03:49 PM
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Started looking for a good 360 block for my 408 stroker project. What would be a good price for a good block? I found some complete engines at a local junk yard for $400, one has only 135k on it and another 175k. They have about ten total. The years ranging from 94 to 01. Would the year matter much add long as it's a magnum? What about the vehicle if came off? Anyone have any thoughts??
 
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 04:16 PM
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I think so long as it's a magnum, it just doesn't matter. Low mileage would be good, but, in your particular case, it's absolutely critical. (considering what you are going to do to it....) One that you could hear run before paying would be good.....

If you weren't so far away.... I have two 'spare' 360's scattered about the property here.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2014 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by corbo1962
Started looking for a good 360 block for my 408 stroker project. What would be a good price for a good block? I found some complete engines at a local junk yard for $400, one has only 135k on it and another 175k. They have about ten total. The years ranging from 94 to 01. Would the year matter much add long as it's a magnum? What about the vehicle if came off? Anyone have any thoughts??
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Dodge Durango 60 DAY WARRANTY! TESTED! 8-360 (5.9L, VIN Z),5.9L-100K 100,000 A 399 $300 Callahan Auto Parts USA-TX(Mesquite) Request_Quote 972-341-7666 Request_Insurance_Quote


Got this from www.car-parts.com used zip 79910. I would get a 96 or newer block. There was some changes made and if I remember right the 96 or newer is what you want. Also just keep checking craigslist that was how I found my engine for $50.
 
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