They don't have 7 lug rotors on their site, but 6 lug cost $110/each...then I have to figure out which pads to get. looking at EBC now
Did you use that particular sucker, Joe? I'm looking at picking up a cheap, decent one. I'm just wondering if that one is worth a damn.
I did, Worked great had a little sealing problem at first but axle grease on the plunger fixed that. Look for the 20% off coupon in the news paper if it isn't on sale.
Coolant, Transmission Fluid (check the condition first), front/rear differential and transfer case. Check brakes and all suspension components. I agree. Fluids are critical. I have Hawk Ceramics (yellow) and AP Racing cross drilled and slotted rotors. I think I posted the pics somewhere here. I have EBC RedStuff on my Ram 1500 and they are awesome as well.
When did you replace your shocks last? Those typically have a 100k lifespan. Fluids all around like most are suggesting. Hawk pads are real nice. I used to run the blue box on my other truck. As for rotors there is a guy on eBay from Canada that makes slotted/drilled rotors. No Chinese stuff. They were on Blue too and I never had an issue w/ them and had over 100k on that rotor set.
Honestly, it's best to change them before a 100K IMHO. I know I only had 35K on mine when I swapped the factory length ones out for the lowered ones, but it was a night and day difference. We threw some on my dad's 04 Lariat back when it had 75K on it and it was a night and day difference. Shocks are often one of those overlooked deals.
I know my shocks need replaced. But my trans and brakes are worse Lol. I need a second job to afford all this crap... Shocks are next. Planning on 5100s up front and 5160 in the back. With an aal sent from my igloo
I understand how you feel, I have a lot of work I need to do too. But it's better to maintain than to rebuild. Are the 5160s really that much better than the 5100s? I know how everyone uses their truck is different but there seems to be quite a large price difference.
