Parts Questions
#1
Parts Questions
So, I'll be purchasing some parts in the next month or so for my Dodge. My specs are in my signature. So here are the lists of parts I'd like opinions on as far as how well they perform. I do know that Bosch is a no go for our trucks.
Ignition Coil: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...662&cc=1314563
My truck has a hard time starting in the rain and I've pin pointed the problem already.
Plug Wires: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...415&cc=1314563
Plugs: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...750&cc=1314563
Shocks: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...653&cc=1314563
Now, I know a lot of you have said Monroe shocks quality have sunk down into the hole lately, but, I do sometimes find myself hauling some loads that are over 1/2 ton in weight. With the springs on the shocks, I would think it'd assist in how it handles going over bumps in the road with the weight on the truck.
Wheel Bearing: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...250&cc=1314563
I will be having the wheel bearing replaced when I do the U-Joint on the passenger side of the truck as well, what's the quality do you think of this bearing?
So, overall, thanks for your time and help. I really want to make my truck happy again where as I do know it has been neglected A LOT throughout it's 176k life with the other two owners.
Oh and for kicks, I was curious how well these little bluetooth OBDII readers work for our trucks:
Ignition Coil: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...662&cc=1314563
My truck has a hard time starting in the rain and I've pin pointed the problem already.
Plug Wires: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...415&cc=1314563
Plugs: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...750&cc=1314563
Shocks: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...653&cc=1314563
Now, I know a lot of you have said Monroe shocks quality have sunk down into the hole lately, but, I do sometimes find myself hauling some loads that are over 1/2 ton in weight. With the springs on the shocks, I would think it'd assist in how it handles going over bumps in the road with the weight on the truck.
Wheel Bearing: http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...250&cc=1314563
I will be having the wheel bearing replaced when I do the U-Joint on the passenger side of the truck as well, what's the quality do you think of this bearing?
So, overall, thanks for your time and help. I really want to make my truck happy again where as I do know it has been neglected A LOT throughout it's 176k life with the other two owners.
Oh and for kicks, I was curious how well these little bluetooth OBDII readers work for our trucks:
Last edited by i4got68; 05-19-2014 at 08:23 PM.
#3
FYI, I'll list the parts I'm using and have had success with on my truck:
Plugs - Autolite platinum
Ignition Coil - stock OEM
Plug Wires - Taylor 8MM from Summit Racing
Shocks - Rancho RS5000 (front and rear)
Front wheel bearings - generic Chinese made bearings - so far, so good - if they go bad prematurely, I'll install Timkens
If you haven't already done so, be sure to replace the distributor cap and rotor with parts that have copper inserts, since the cap and rotor are time-consuming to replace.
My truck had about 130,000 miles on it when I replaced these items. Unsure what the prior owner did, maintenance-wise.
Plugs - Autolite platinum
Ignition Coil - stock OEM
Plug Wires - Taylor 8MM from Summit Racing
Shocks - Rancho RS5000 (front and rear)
Front wheel bearings - generic Chinese made bearings - so far, so good - if they go bad prematurely, I'll install Timkens
If you haven't already done so, be sure to replace the distributor cap and rotor with parts that have copper inserts, since the cap and rotor are time-consuming to replace.
My truck had about 130,000 miles on it when I replaced these items. Unsure what the prior owner did, maintenance-wise.