Jeeper's 2006 6.0 F350

[sawtooth4x4]

There are a few more parts. just take your time. i know i'd always rather have the money in my pocket than pay someone.

 

[rholbrook]

Either way, I am getting you a price on a good core that you can use to make the decision on what you are going to do. One of my clients deals a lot in engine and transmission cores out of Dallas.

 

[rholbrook]

Check your PMs

 

[jeeper]

Check your PMs

I didn't get a message.. and your inbox is full

 

[jeeper]

Have any of you dealt with an EGR plug? this allows all the EGR stuff to remain in place for visual inspections, but blocks the flow. They basically stick a freeze plug inside the EGR and cooler.

I have also heard of a programmer that simply tells the computer not to open the EGR.. you don't actually mod anything. Then you can change it back at anytime.

 

[boogie_4wheel]

On an '04 model you could just unplug the EGR valve (on top at front of engine), but I want to say that starting in '05 if you unplug it it will throw the CEL, not sure. I know that worked on the '04.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

I have mine unhooked on my 2006. I have a check engine light that won't go away. I've heard you can get it programmed so it won't throw a check engine light. But I haven't really looked into it. I've deleted the EGR cooler and the Cat was deleted before I bought the truck.

Since the EGR was deleted, it runs great. I don't have anymore weird issues with it running. I haven't had to do anything to mine since I last replaced the oil cooler and deleted the EGR crap. I'm loving it. It's becoming a great truck! I'm approaching 200K fast, I need some new shocks all around and a leveling kit for the front.

 

[jeeper]

^^ I've put serious thought into removing the lift on mine..

...especially because it needs tires.. and I nearly pass out when pricing them..

 

[sawtooth4x4]

18" tires suck. I just spent over $600 on two new front BFG AT KO2's. The back tires will last another year, then I'll need new rear ones.

 

[Tonkaman]

^^ I've put serious thought into removing the lift on mine..

...especially because it needs tires.. and I nearly pass out when pricing them..

I garuntee you would regret it. That big truck will be scraping belly as it is, don't neuter it.

 

[jeeper]

18" tires suck. I just spent over $600 on two new front BFG AT KO2's. The back tires will last another year, then I'll need new rear ones.

I've got 20's on it.. Even worse

I garuntee you would regret it. That big truck will be scraping belly as it is, don't neuter it.

Darn you and your logic.

 

[mbryson]

I garuntee you would regret it. That big truck will be scraping belly as it is, don't neuter it.

Kind of depends on the intended use? For a slide-in camper, I'd want the truck at stock height or below. There may be other reasons to lower it? Tired of pricey tires with inappropriate gearing?


(I personally HATE 18" and 20" tires/wheels--17" stuff is expensive enough)

 

[nnnnnate]

My '07 had OEM 20s. They were baller...and I sold it before the tires wore out. It hurt just looking at the price of one tire.

 

[sawtooth4x4]

I can get a really nice set of tires for my Disco or Range Rover on 16" wheels for around $500. LOL, I hate putting tires on my truck

 

[BCGPER]

I was with you, until I towed on 20's. Day and night difference compared to the 17's and 18's I've towed with in the past. For the extra couple hundred bucks a set every 50K miles, I'll stick with the 20's (I still hate the looks of them though).

(I personally HATE 18" and 20" tires/wheels--17" stuff is expensive enough)

 

[Gravy]

Ditch the lift. Tows better, rides better.

 

[skippy]

I saw and instantly thought about this thread. Who doesn't love a little Eazy E humor?

 

[sawtooth4x4]

I'm 60 miles from hitting 200k miles.

 

[rholbrook]

I have a pretty descent tire connection. I have helped some on RME save a little money. PM me your number next week and tell me what you are looking for

Russ

 

[jeeper]

Decision time! need advice..

EGR?

I want to remove it all, just to know I am safe.

However, I've been told that buying the upgraded cooler gets rid of the issues. I am concerned about the ability to register it, and potential resale if ever needed. Also worried about being caught without an EGR..

However, the LAST thing I want to do is deal with a bad EGR in the future.

Is the cooler upgrade sufficient?
Is the risk still too great to keep it?