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So recently I picked up a 99 ext cab 5spd 2wd 2.5 truck. With a bad rear end. For 500$. Which wasn't an issue cause I had a good rear end from my old 98 ranger same truck but wrecked in the front.
I swapped the axles and fixed some exhaust probs it was broke right at the collector. Made a "quick fix" and got the truck out for its maiden voyage.
And man is that thing is scary at 65+ shakin like a dog $h#tin razor blades. Then all of the sudden it starts breaking up and running rough. Played hell getting it back home.
Its bogging under a load and I have to tach it up real high to get it to move. And if I hold it to the floor long enough it will eventually come to life and take off like normal... Anyone got any ideas where to look first??
I'm gonna look for anything obvious first loose connections etc. But beyond that where do you guys think I should look first.
It will fall on its face at first then wake up and take off then when you shift it will drop off again and cont the same way.
I swapped the axles and fixed some exhaust probs it was broke right at the collector. Made a "quick fix" and got the truck out for its maiden voyage.
And man is that thing is scary at 65+ shakin like a dog $h#tin razor blades. Then all of the sudden it starts breaking up and running rough. Played hell getting it back home.
Its bogging under a load and I have to tach it up real high to get it to move. And if I hold it to the floor long enough it will eventually come to life and take off like normal... Anyone got any ideas where to look first??
I'm gonna look for anything obvious first loose connections etc. But beyond that where do you guys think I should look first.
It will fall on its face at first then wake up and take off then when you shift it will drop off again and cont the same way.
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