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    What size tires to use for 80's raked look

    Form over function fellas, just kidding hahah. No I only trust a handful of spacer brands and the one that I have came in 1.25 or 1.5”. It only rubs when I load it down and the axle travels on one side more than another.
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    What size tires to use for 80's raked look

    I have a half ton, but I liked the 3/4ton look so I emulated the look with some white 16’s, but they are indeed 5 lug wheels. I also opted for 3/4 ton dog dishes so externally it looks no different than a 3/4 ton with staggered tires (other than the badging) Front are 16x7 wheels w/ 235/85/16’s...
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    Front end ticking..

    I’d say do yourself a favor and find out what’s making the noise, then go from there. Mechanics stethoscope will really help you if you don’t already have one. I bought mine from harbor freight and it has paid dividends.
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    Front end ticking..

    Bingo. I have done the same.
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    Front end ticking..

    It could very easily be another accessory though is what I was implying. If you don’t have a mechanics stethoscope, they are fantastic tools to have. They can help zero in on the noise, just have to be careful to not put it on anything that’s moving!
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    Front end ticking..

    Check your accessories. I had a very close sound on my 350 that would fade in and out. It was a power steering pump bearing in my case.
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Hey guys, just an update and a bit of humor for you all. Ordered a flexplate and got it in this afternoon. Good idea whoever suggested the long bolt trick. That saved me BIG time and I will tell you why. I think I have resolved any guessing on why I keep breaking flexplates. Basically, I was...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Yes you are correct. Before I lowered the truck, I had 2 broken leafs. Since it’s a heavy half, I just pulled them out and equaled the sides out as it had an 8 stack on each side. I’m not worried about it, just something that I thought I noticed a time or 2. Its got a spool in the diff, I could...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Yep. I really don’t want to put caltracks or traction bars on because I don’t ever race it, but there are times that I get wheel hop if I goose it a little too hard off the line and the tires slip, the axle will wrap a little.
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Lol, thanks. I like the staggered white wheels better. I was going to sell the stock rally’s, but I haven’t done it yet. I kinda like them too.
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    I’ve got 2 setups, this is with the stock 235/75/15’s. I have a second set of wheels where I am running 285/75/16’s out back and they don’t chirp as bad, but they are also like 3 or 4” TALLER, they help tone down the rear gears which is a huge part of why I run such a large back tire. It coasts...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    To answer your question, I have no idea what shift kit I have. From what you are saying, I have either a 2 or 3. I would guess this son of a gun has a stage 3?
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Yes please, I’m intrigued!
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    That’s some really good info, thanks guys!
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Mine screeches the back tires if I get on it and let it shift at 50 mph lol. Too aggressive for me. Heck I’ve had it chirp second with 1,500 pounds of mulch in the bed. It can tone down just a notch.
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Duplicate post
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Oh no it isn’t bent at all and after looking again, the torque converter gap is probably closer to 1/2”. I ran it with the access cover off looked and it doesn’t wobble, had to shut it down though. Neighbors in the apartment complex don’t appreciate a clanking ratty pickup truck. I’m quite...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    First thing I checked. I have about a 30”steel breaker bar that I pryed back and forth on probably 10 times. Zero visual movement at all. I understand we are talking thousands of an inch for spec, but the converter has probably just shy of 3/4” of movement if the converter is all the way back in...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Good advice all. Really I’m not opposed to a warranty deal... it’s just more money than a self rebuild. To be honest guys, I wasn’t planning on a trans swap in the dead of winter, I am thinking about trying that long bolt trick, throw another $53 flexplate in and then I can accumulate the...
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    New truck, trying to understand its molestation - carb/intake

    Looking good!!
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    I am thinking about just buying a used trans or maybe even a junkyard th350, then going and having it rebuilt or maybe even try it myself? This thing is rigged, but I can see why if the bell housing is part of the casing.. The picture only does it some justice guys, it is REALLY bad... it...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Exactly. I will reach out to him and see what he thinks. I agree with you, I feel like this definitely is not helping matters.
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Perfect, thank you!!!!
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Ohhhh my bad. Totally figured there was a bearing in there hahahah. Well considering melt seal is bad, I need to tear into it anyways. Now this ugly repair... do we see any concern with this? If this is problematic, I will need a new transmission.... not liking that...
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    Broke another flexplate, what am I missing?

    Are you talking about the bushing or the bearing in the front pump?

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