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  1. Idahokid

    Oil filters.Carquest blue

    Anybody using a Carquest 85372 filter? Its the blue label.Same as a Napa Gold I'm told.It has a coil spring instead of a leaf spring on the bypass valve on a FL820s.Any thoughts or comments?Thanks.
  2. Idahokid

    Hello From NorCal

    I worked in San Jose.Off 4th street and Old Bayshore highway.Gish road.
  3. Idahokid

    Hello From NorCal

    I lived in Fremont for a while.
  4. Idahokid

    Hello From NorCal

    Welcome and what part of North Cal?
  5. Idahokid

    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    The Castrol sounds pretty darn good.I called Quaker State on the Defy oil that they have out.And the rep on the phone told me he had a 01 f150 with a 5.4 and ran Rotella 15/40.Rotella has more zinc then most oils from what i'm told.
  6. Idahokid

    Which Coopers?

    A/T tires have better grip under 45 degrees.They stay flexable.Highway tires get stiff.Bad on ice.The A/T 3 got the best ratings in consumers report.
  7. Idahokid

    Oil - from regular to synthetic

    I use Motorcraft 5-30 semi synthetic.And a motorcraft filter.Bob is the oil guy.com is a good site for oils and other things.There's a few post on adding a additive can have a reverse affect on the additives in the oil.I dont add anything to my oil.If you do,get better oil.I have 144,000 on my...
  8. Idahokid

    for those with a CCW, where do you keep your sidearm?

    In the great state Of Idaho,it took $62.00 and three weeks.Idaho is a shall issue state.I carry a Beretta nano on my hip where I think it belongs.In the winter months when I wear a long jacket I carry a Sig P226 in a .357.I was taught if I was going to carry,Make sure its on your body.But I do...
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    99 5.4 rebuild

    I think in 1999 they went to the other heads.
  10. Idahokid

    Hello from North Cali

    Welcome.What part of Northern Ca?
  11. Idahokid

    A4WD vs. 4WH ?

    I was useing the 4awd last night since we got 6-8 inches of snow.I think it works slick.Sometimes on pavement,then slick ice.The 4awd doesn't jerk going around corners.The 4wd drive is like any other 4wd.4awd runs in 2wd untill the tires slip then goes into 4wd and back to 2wd when tires stop...
  12. Idahokid

    Spark plugs

    Great picture.Is it safe to steam clean the engine?Any hints?
  13. Idahokid

    Spark plugs

    I wondered the first time myself.Dont feel bad.Its not like an old 302ci engine.Just saying.
  14. Idahokid

    Tire chains

    Always the tire size.Try them on before you have to use them.Tires are like shoes.Some run big or small.We sale a chain called a Pewag.Its Austrian.A forged alloy square link.Awesome stuff.It will outlast the carbon steel off shore stuff by 4 times.But drive pavement kills any chain.
  15. Idahokid

    What are the standard speakers?

    I have 6x8's in mine.Premium sound package.Sounds pretty good.
  16. Idahokid

    1st Gen PLUGS and COPs replacement - what did you buy?

    let us know what you torque the plugs at.
  17. Idahokid

    Ride height 98 new monroe kit

    They had some wiring issues.
  18. Idahokid

    Ride height 98 new monroe kit

    I work for Kenworth on Broadway.I noticed your screen name.
  19. Idahokid

    Ride height 98 new monroe kit

    There are coil springs with shocks.You live in Spokane?
  20. Idahokid

    Ride height 98 new monroe kit

    How can you tell if you have the air bag suspension?
  21. Idahokid

    Snow & 4wd

    We have gotten up to a little over 100 inches of snow in winter.Normal is 60-70 inches.This will be my first winter with it.It has Michellin X radial LT tires.We will see.
  22. Idahokid

    Howdy from Texas

    Nice looks rig from Northern Idaho.
  23. Idahokid

    Best Oil

    Mine hold 6 quarts.
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