my bad, no i have the triangular wire mesh one. heres a top down view.

 

replaced the TPS and Air sensors last week, Flowmaster 40 installed today.

Still running rough under 1200-1400 rpm.

 

Looks good 700dollardodge. Welp, I went to Home Depot and got myself 15 gallons of paint to paint the outside of the old homestead. Color matching is a pain in the butt. Took a few drives back and forth to please the wife, (had to be just the right color you know) but I got it done.

 

So i finally figured out what the noise was coming from the passenger side front wheel...universal joint. Do one, to two of them...then I found that the wheel bearings need to be done too but I cannot afford to do that since I am going to Vegas. We all have priorities.

Here are a few pictures...Hands were a little to greasy to get a bunch.

 

I installed my brush gaurd.

 

I nailed a deer last week (deer splitter thread)

ordered new Radiator, A/C condensor, Bumper ***., Lower core support, rad support, grill, grill guard, headlights, fan shroud

had the frame straighted last week and the shop is finishing her up today

 

i see anti-seize, smart move. i put it on both sides of the washer and all over the hub nut and on all contact points between the hub/spindle/stub shaft. i just put mine back together the other day after replacing the driver axle seal and passenger u joint.

 

Not today, but recently,

1. Rebuild 46RE tranny DIY
2. New ball joints (4)
3. New Rotors
4. New brake pads
5. New cap/rotor
6. Painted hood, roof and rear bumper
7. Herculined the bed

 

Just by looking at those pics, I'd say someone needs to grease their suspension components, and maybe put some anti seize on the hub assembly where it inserts into the knuckle.

 

some sand blasting or wire wheel work and paint wouldn't hurt either.
from the way you talk about your rust it looks like your trucks suspension has a twin.