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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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just got it a week ago..couple things need to fix..

1. rear end sqeaks sometimes when going over bump and added weight to the bed
2.tiny rust spot on the driver side rear end next to the bumper..whats the best fix for this and how to do it?
3.does this truck hace a timing belt or chain?..80k on the truck
4.when does the tranny fluid need to be changed?..truck shift fine right now
5.can i run is on regular gas?
6.will a 3 ton jack handle jacking the truck up?
7.whats does the truck weigh? its a regular cab 6 1/4 bed hemi 5.7
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Killasrt4
just got it a week ago..couple things need to fix..

1. rear end sqeaks sometimes when going over bump and added weight to the bed - sounds like spring or bushing
2.tiny rust spot on the driver side rear end next to the bumper..whats the best fix for this and how to do it? - on the body or frame?
3.does this truck hace a timing belt or chain?..80k on the truck - chain
4.when does the tranny fluid need to be changed?..truck shift fine right now - regular scheduled changes are in the owner's manual
5.can i run is on regular gas? - technically yes, but the hemi is recommended for 89, however they're your pistons, so its your choice
6.will a 3 ton jack handle jacking the truck up? - yes
7.whats does the truck weigh? its a regular cab 6 1/4 bed hemi 5.7 - less than 5300lbs, which is what a short bed quad cab weighs
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 10:42 PM
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1. rear end sqeaks sometimes when going over bump and added weight to the bed - sounds like spring or bushing--how do i see which one it is?
2.tiny rust spot on the driver side rear end next to the bumper..whats the best fix for this and how to do it? - on the body or frame?--body
3.does this truck hace a timing belt or chain?..80k on the truck - chain-sweet so it wont break right?
4.when does the tranny fluid need to be changed?..truck shift fine right now - regular scheduled changes are in the owner's manual
5.can i run is on regular gas? - technically yes, but the hemi is recommended for 89, however they're your pistons, so its your choice-ok cool ive been running plus
6.will a 3 ton jack handle jacking the truck up? - yes
7.whats does the truck weigh? its a regular cab 6 1/4 bed hemi 5.7 - less than 5300lbs, which is what a short bed quad cab weighs
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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1. You need to get under the truck and have someone bounce on the back bumper and see where the sound originates.
2. I don't do body work. sorry
3. Chain should last a long time.
4. Yep, check the manual. 60K I think
5. 89 is highly recommended
6. Enough said
7. My QCSB weighs 5260lbs.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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cool thanx for the info guys!!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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what the stock tire size and pressure?..i have the 20inch alloy wheel i beleve
 
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Tire size and presure are on the drivers door sticker.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by froy
Tire size and presure are on the drivers door sticker.
dont have the stickers on there anymore
 
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