Dean Hedin
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2003 White Auto 4x4 3.73 LSD
Purchased 11/27/2003.
Update 9/15/15 - I guess I should have kept a log.. Below is from memory.
At ~30 k the shocks and tires were replaced.
At 65K during PA inspection they nailed me on an intermittent canister valve error code.
I install aftermarket HD radio at this time (Dual XHD4417?) All items Purchased at Walmart - harness/ din mount etc... Nice upgrade for $140.
Some service items occurred at 74K...
I had an engine code indicating miss fire on one cylinder.
I replaced the ign wires with Bosch aftermarket (better than OEM quality I think). I put Champion plugs in at this time as well (wish I had put in Bosch platinum's instead)
At ~75K I installed new upper and lower ball joints. To be honest the uppers were fine, but the lowers were definitely shot. Since I was "going in there" I did the whole "kabit and kaboodle" which included new front wheel bearings The cost in parts and tools was still less expensive than what a shop quoted for the lower ball joints alone. Bad roads along my commute in PA contributed to this pre-mature failure IMHO.
At this time I also replaced the trans filter, installed a trans drain plug, changed the tranny fluid with Mobile 1 ATF and also changed the rear differential fluid (also mobile 1 and some limited slip additive)
A fiberglass bed cap was purchased for $100 from Craigs list. The original bed cover was sold for $100 to another mysporttrac member. Everybody wins!
$15 flea market rear view camera/mirror installed. Great upgrade.
But camera in bed fails 4 months later. I replace with an ebay $10 camera - no problem since.
At around 80k miles...
The alternator was replaced followed soon by the original battery. I think I got over 8 years on the original battery. Alternator replacement was a cinch. Was done in less than a half hour.
The master cylinder was replaced around this time as well. Pedal was getting soft. I think it would have been wise to flush the old fluid out at an earlier date. But the new master was only $40 from PepBoys. Brake fluid flush was also done. Easy job.
At ~90k the air conditioner condenser sprung a leak. New condenser was purchased on ebay for $55. I installed myself and evacuated/re-charged the system.
New Rancho 9000XL shocks also installed around this time.
New rotors (ULTRA ROTORS, RockAuto) all around with new ceramic brake pads.
94K - Dual Radio fails. I replace with Kenwood HD radio with similar specs from Best Buy for around $180
At ~97K - New tires and aluminum wheels refurbished.
I bought a set of used rims on craigslist for $130. I refurbed them myself and installed "Guard Dog" retread M/T tires myself using tire mounter & blancer from Harbor Freight. I upgraded from P235/70-16 to P265/70-16. Five tires upgraded (spare) for about $700, I install and then sell old tires and wheels for $125.
Can I possible take this truck to 200K? - 10 Years from now? Who knows?
Purchased 11/27/2003.
Update 9/15/15 - I guess I should have kept a log.. Below is from memory.
At ~30 k the shocks and tires were replaced.
At 65K during PA inspection they nailed me on an intermittent canister valve error code.
I install aftermarket HD radio at this time (Dual XHD4417?) All items Purchased at Walmart - harness/ din mount etc... Nice upgrade for $140.
Some service items occurred at 74K...
I had an engine code indicating miss fire on one cylinder.
I replaced the ign wires with Bosch aftermarket (better than OEM quality I think). I put Champion plugs in at this time as well (wish I had put in Bosch platinum's instead)
At ~75K I installed new upper and lower ball joints. To be honest the uppers were fine, but the lowers were definitely shot. Since I was "going in there" I did the whole "kabit and kaboodle" which included new front wheel bearings The cost in parts and tools was still less expensive than what a shop quoted for the lower ball joints alone. Bad roads along my commute in PA contributed to this pre-mature failure IMHO.
At this time I also replaced the trans filter, installed a trans drain plug, changed the tranny fluid with Mobile 1 ATF and also changed the rear differential fluid (also mobile 1 and some limited slip additive)
A fiberglass bed cap was purchased for $100 from Craigs list. The original bed cover was sold for $100 to another mysporttrac member. Everybody wins!
$15 flea market rear view camera/mirror installed. Great upgrade.
But camera in bed fails 4 months later. I replace with an ebay $10 camera - no problem since.
At around 80k miles...
The alternator was replaced followed soon by the original battery. I think I got over 8 years on the original battery. Alternator replacement was a cinch. Was done in less than a half hour.
The master cylinder was replaced around this time as well. Pedal was getting soft. I think it would have been wise to flush the old fluid out at an earlier date. But the new master was only $40 from PepBoys. Brake fluid flush was also done. Easy job.
At ~90k the air conditioner condenser sprung a leak. New condenser was purchased on ebay for $55. I installed myself and evacuated/re-charged the system.
New Rancho 9000XL shocks also installed around this time.
New rotors (ULTRA ROTORS, RockAuto) all around with new ceramic brake pads.
94K - Dual Radio fails. I replace with Kenwood HD radio with similar specs from Best Buy for around $180
At ~97K - New tires and aluminum wheels refurbished.
I bought a set of used rims on craigslist for $130. I refurbed them myself and installed "Guard Dog" retread M/T tires myself using tire mounter & blancer from Harbor Freight. I upgraded from P235/70-16 to P265/70-16. Five tires upgraded (spare) for about $700, I install and then sell old tires and wheels for $125.
Can I possible take this truck to 200K? - 10 Years from now? Who knows?
- Location
- Hatboro, PA