Small Modification Write Ups + Index of Mods (Alex_M)
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Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
The only real benefit is that it's one less thing to remove when you take stuff apart. Also, if you've got a bad oil separator then this will prevent oil from getting in your intake.
Winching
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
Alright guys, this one is super simple. You need a screwdriver, two pairs of vice grips, two 5/16" band clamps/hose clamps, and a Microgard 33011 fuel filter.
Edit: I ended up getting a filter that I like better because the Microgard had a slow drip. the new filter is a Prime Line 7-02323. It was about a dollar more I think, but it has enlarged ends so it shouldn't leak.
Another Edit: That Prime Line filter is working perfectly. I think the Microgard was actually pinching a little bit judging by how it looked after I pulled it and decreasing fuel rail pressure. The truck actually seems to run better with the Prime Line filter and all drips have been completely eliminated.
Now, crawl under your truck from the passengers side, undo the top fuel hose from the clamp holding it to the frame, and use the vice grips several inches apart. PUT THE ON TIGHT. VERY TIGHT.
Now, WHILE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, use a pair of flower shears or wire snips to clip the fuel line in half. Seriously, wear some glasses. I didn't and I got a little gas in my eye. Luckily I had a bottle of water 5 ft away to flush my eye. Now you may still be spewing some duel. Don't worry about it, just let it finish spewing before you put the filter in. That's how I got the gas in my eye. Slide the band clamps over each end of the line, slide the fuel filter in, and clamp it down tight. Put it in in the right direction as shown if you wish to be able to see all the grime (or lack there of) that you filter out.
Now start up your truck and let it run. Watch for any drips. Mine was leaking at first so I added an extra clamp on the pump side and I was all good.
Best of luck, ask any questions if you've got any!
Edit: I ended up getting a filter that I like better because the Microgard had a slow drip. the new filter is a Prime Line 7-02323. It was about a dollar more I think, but it has enlarged ends so it shouldn't leak.
Another Edit: That Prime Line filter is working perfectly. I think the Microgard was actually pinching a little bit judging by how it looked after I pulled it and decreasing fuel rail pressure. The truck actually seems to run better with the Prime Line filter and all drips have been completely eliminated.
Now, crawl under your truck from the passengers side, undo the top fuel hose from the clamp holding it to the frame, and use the vice grips several inches apart. PUT THE ON TIGHT. VERY TIGHT.
Now, WHILE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES, use a pair of flower shears or wire snips to clip the fuel line in half. Seriously, wear some glasses. I didn't and I got a little gas in my eye. Luckily I had a bottle of water 5 ft away to flush my eye. Now you may still be spewing some duel. Don't worry about it, just let it finish spewing before you put the filter in. That's how I got the gas in my eye. Slide the band clamps over each end of the line, slide the fuel filter in, and clamp it down tight. Put it in in the right direction as shown if you wish to be able to see all the grime (or lack there of) that you filter out.
Now start up your truck and let it run. Watch for any drips. Mine was leaking at first so I added an extra clamp on the pump side and I was all good.
Best of luck, ask any questions if you've got any!
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Staten Island, NY
Alex! Very Nice having filter but my question is... what was the reasoning to do it? did you bypass the landcover fuel filter or do they even have one? I actually don't know! lol I've changed a bunch of these on other vehicles and didn't think about doing it to andy yet then came across your post here! mmmm
Winching
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 656
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From: West Palm Beach, FL
hmmm... maybe this is going to be on my short list! I thought maybe there was another like my other cars but now seeing this, Im going to do this mod too!
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,717
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From: Longview, Texas
1) location of coils, 2) plastic vacuum fitting with red ring, 3) no replaceable fuel filter, 4) three amigos, 5) plastic diff plugs, 6) non replaceable wheel bearings, and 7) Swiss cheese crossmember bolts. Oh I forgot discos with locking CDL built with no lever for locking CDL. That's 8. Ugh.
Winching
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Austin, TX
Reverse lights that will blind you ($22)
Very simple. These are two LED light bars, $11 each shipped, and they will splice right into the factory wiring. There are no relays needed because the wiring is the same gauge as the factory wiring. They are not getting warm at all and they work 10x better than the factory reverse lights with LED bulbs.
Link to lights
Very simple. These are two LED light bars, $11 each shipped, and they will splice right into the factory wiring. There are no relays needed because the wiring is the same gauge as the factory wiring. They are not getting warm at all and they work 10x better than the factory reverse lights with LED bulbs.
Link to lights
Brian