Recent content by RMGulchin01

That's good to know. I've already had bad luck with SPC's old model tubular-stlye front UCA's. I really didn't want to replace the bushings in my rear stock arms so went with this alternative. Hopefully I can get several good years, but won't be surprised if not.

This week [August 2025] [216,095] Installing Dobinsons 2.5" Lift Kit when it arrives. Installing adjustable front and rear sway bar end links. Installing new replacement SPC UCAs (their new and improved version that isn't the tubular design). Finishing rust treatment for full undercarriage...

Rust Treatment [August 2025] [216,095] In the process of rust treatment for the undercarriage. I missed doing this the past 2 years and it was overdue. Combined with the fact that I need a full suspension replace, seemed a good time to address all the mount points as well. I do this by wire...

Rear UCA and LCAs [August 2025] [216,095] The 25 year old bushings were completely dead in my rear stock UCA and LCA, so I ordered replacements and installed those this past weekend. I got Moog UCAs and SPC LCAs. I realize I could have just replaced the bushings. But after the last replacing...

Squeak Diagnosis [August 2025] [216,095] Took my rig to a local off road shop and had an inspection. They highlighted that the squeak is not only the UCA, but just the coilovers and suspension in general being worn out. ALL of the oil has leaked out of my front shocks. To add to that, the...

Sway bar bushings [August 2025] [216,095] Thought possibly my old stock sway bar bushings could be a culprit of the squeak, so went ahead and changed those with new poly bushings. Spoiler, it was not that. But now at least I have new bushings. Old: New:

SPC Upper Control Arm Bushings [August 2025] [216,095] About a year and a half ago, I started noticing a really annoying squeaking coming from the front suspension. It would go away in wet weather, and come back when dry and was loudly audible when driving down the road whenever there was any...

Timing Belt [August 2025] [216,095] When I purchased the truck, the timing belt was in great shape at around 170k miles. It had been changed once by the previous owner and didn't seem worn at all. By 2025 it was squeaking horribly on startup and showing some signs of wear. So this was...

Modern Day [August 2025] [216,095] This brings me up to modern day. Where after almost 5 years of no major fixes or maintenance (outside of exhaust), I am going through a refresh on many things that have fell to the way side over that time. Throughout the entirety of 2023 and 2024 and half of...

Animal in Engine + Tires [October 2022] [204,460] Because when I did the lift, with those size tires I could never get a super clean alignment, for reasons unknown to me at the time, my Falken Wildpeaks wore out quickly (20k miles. Pain). Lessons were learned. I went down in size to 265/70R/17...

4xInnovations Rear Bumper + More [August 2021] [197,200] Installed a 4x Innovations Rear Bumper + Tire Carrier. This also required me to install new poly body mount bushings as my stock ones were shot, and the bumper was getting caught on the body. Sometime after this, I don't have dates, I...

Full Exhaust [June 2021] [193,303] A solid roughly 1.5 years with no big maintenance requirements! Everything running smooth, and just performing usual basic chores. Full exhaust system had been completely rusted out, and finally noticed a small hole developed in the muffler. List of...

Heater Control Valve [January 2021] [190,846] Noticed I was consuming coolant at a slow rate, and saw signs of leakage in the engine bay. List of replacements: Heater control valve

Steering Gear and LCA Bushings [March 2020] [182,538] Another round of maintenance to tighten up some more things that were noted around time of purchase. This one centered on steering gear, and LCA bushings in the front. List of replacements: CVJ Reman Steering Gear Steering rack bushing kit...

High Angle CV Boots [January 2020] [181,432] It sure didn't take long to blow out the stock CV boots with the lift. These were not changed or serviced when I did the lift, because I still knew nothing, and had to learn most stuff the hard way. So this time I replaced them with high angle...