Project SINOMA

[StirFrey]

my check engine light came on the other day... but went away after just a few seconds, this is probly the only thing i hate about my truck, ive had this code for over a year but the light is never on long enough for me to read it

[mostizzle]

That's weird, it should get stored. Just so you know since changing that boot and putting a few miles on my truck it doesn't come out of 5th anymore, and I used to have a problem with it popping out of reverse which doesn't happen anymore either. Soft boot FTW.

[StirFrey]

good to know, ill have to look around for some fabric to make one out of this week, my noma needs some loving, i been neglecting her....
i guess thats not entirely true, i did do those shock brackets, but i havent washed her in a month...
does yours store codes? you dont have an obd 2 dlc do you? i thought they only put those in 95+?

[mostizzle]

Mine OBD 1.5 I think. It's never thrown a code so I don't know. lol

[StirFrey]

i know its not 2, but does it have the trapezoid shaped plug under the dash? most pre obd2 wont store a code

[mostizzle]

Yeah mine has a port under the dash. I didn't know for sure whether or not it stored codes, I just assumed....which I should never do. lol You would know better than I being that you wrench for a living.

[Sonomanclature]

Ill know tues/wednes day if mine stores any codes. I doubt it but will post results.

[StirFrey]

there are 2 different plugs

[Sonomanclature]

yes one is the old 12pin ALDL like i have (AKA, OBD1) but i have the transition under hood pcm. the other is the 16pin J1962 (AKA OBD2). all the plug determines is a way to interface, if you have the transition crap then it makes no difference.

[StirFrey]

so i really wanna replace my shitty ass fuel lines... but i cant seem to find a full set anywhere, any suggestions? or possibly suggestions for replacing them on the cheap?

[deeznutz]

I bought a whole set from a member on here. Factory lines off a Alabama truck. Lines literally looked brand new

[Sonomanclature]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sonomanclature

Ill know tues/wednes day if mine stores any codes. I doubt it but will post results.

It did have codes stored, forgot to update yesterday. 5 to be exact Electronic spark control failure x2, MAP low voltage, O2 too rich, EGR fault. I cleared them but got a MAP low voltage again this morning.

/hijack

[StirFrey]

hmm... i would hope that if yours stored codes mine would...

[StirFrey]

the handlebars on my ninja were bent when i got it, the left one was really bad, it hit the tank, the other day my dad sent me this


he built me a new left one now i dont need to buy clipons

[StirFrey]

brought my bike home finally,


still wondering about fuel lines... anyone ever try all rubber lines? lol

[StirFrey]

my poor baby

[-YumYum97s10-]

Noo! What happened?

[mostizzle]

That tire was dry rotted to hell. What's he DOT number on them?

[Stewzer55]

Ouch! Road jerky!

[StirFrey]

the left rear dot, the one that blew on me, is 3800... so pretty old, the other rear is 0401, and the fronts are 209 and 409...

i just went and picked these up from a guy on craigslist






im broke now but i will be able to drive my truck... anyone want to buy my fancy dakota wheels? :/

[-YumYum97s10-]

nice tires!

[beandip]

Damn man that sucks! i had some tires on my zr2 that were from 04, dry rotted pretty bad as well. every time i hit the highway i was always fearing for a blowout.

[mostizzle]

If you were closer I'd have a buyer for those wheels. Those should look gnarly on there though. You need some spacers.

[StirFrey]

nah what i need is those dang upper control arms... i dont think i can put the 31s on the front till i do those...

i never had a blow out before, ive actually NEVER needed a spare before... so ive never really worried about it

[StirFrey]

replaced the blown tire, shes got 4 same sized shoes again

[mostizzle]

Upper control arms? I was just talking about widening the stance a bit.

[spazattack]

picture of truck with new shoes?

[StirFrey]

yeah remember i wanted longer uppers so my alignment could be better? i wanna get those and put em on before i put the new tires on the front, wider would be nice. if i did get spacers i would only want like 3/4" to 1... im leery about it because i dont want to put extra stress on the bjs

[-YumYum97s10-]

Quote: Originally Posted by StirFrey

yeah remember i wanted longer uppers so my alignment could be better? i wanna get those and put em on before i put the new tires on the front, wider would be nice. if i did get spacers i would only want like 3/4" to 1... im leery about it because i dont want to put extra stress on the bjs

you should never put stress on the bjs..just sit back and enjoy..wait what?

[spazattack]

bahaha ^^

now I see the part about the upper arms, my bad

[mostizzle]

Huh huh......bjs.

[BlazerZR5]

That sucks man! I've looked at your build thread some time ago and was amazed by the rust repair.so I'm sure you'll get the new damage fixed soon!at least I hope so

[StirFrey]

thanks man, im kinda gonna rely on my step dad here, he seems to know where to find anything for cheap. i want a new bed, its not in as good of condition on the bottom so im goin for a new one... i want to clean up my frame this time too so it looks nicer underneath, as far as tail lights go im not sure what i want to do this time, my original plan was always to do a complete fullsize light conversion, i never got around to doing the front and was satisfied with what i have now,

one idea i had was to go with a nbs sierra... with the 3 color tails, the only issue with that is if i did wind up doing the front im either going to need to cut into the hood or make it dip down in the middle...

but im not set on that, i do like the front i have now and have plans to modify it as well, what other tails would look good?

edit: im also fond of my tails now and would like to try them again, i think i could make them more flush this time around...

[98blacksonoma]

nice

[mostizzle]

Do Blazer tails or something that better fits the shape of the body. I like your current tails but the shape is kinda wrong for the truck. FS lights=too damn big for S trucks.

[JCmopar]

Word^. I say upside down blazer tails.

[Sonomanclature]

Blazer tails would be sweet. inside out upside-down in a parallel universe blazer tails.

[mostizzle]

One of the Oaktown members did blazer tails upside down and they looked pretty cool.

[StirFrey]

i suppose its a possibility... and would probably be easier... what else you got?

[StirFrey]

so im just about to order these control arms
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chrome...-Arm,4853.html

im just a little worried about the cross shafts being aluminum on my lifted ride... i dont do much off roading but i dont want them to bend if i do find the time....

[mostizzle]

Get the ones with steel cross shafts then...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Chromo...haft,5584.html

[StirFrey]

ooh there even greasable!

[mostizzle]

You likey?

The only thing that freaks me out about them is there's no bushings I don't think. The pivot points are metal on metal.

[StirFrey]

yeah they are... but for $50 each i cant really complain since they pretty much bolt right on, im just gonna have to grease them pretty regularly... should i find some heavy duty grease to use or something?

[StirFrey]

does like SD or anyone make arms similar with bushings?

[mostizzle]

Yeah but they cost a shit ton. Just pick them up and see how they do. In theory they should be just fine as long as you keep them lubed. Maybe try dropping Speedway a line and asking them what kind of grease they recommend and maybe ask if they've gotten any feedback about how the control arms do on daily drivers.

[StirFrey]

bien idea

[StirFrey]

i just noticed that these arms are not DOT approved, it doesnt really make a difference to me tho i guess, seeing as the DOT approves anything not made of papermache...

[mostizzle]

Yeah I wouldn't pay that any mind. Good shit like braided brake hoses and a bunch of other cool shit that's way higher quality than the automaker ever offered sometimes have the same disclaimer.

[StirFrey]

i gots an answer

Your question has been answered:


Q:
"I was wondering what grease you would recommend to be used with these, i plan on running them on my daily driver, lifted s10, do you have any feedback or comments from customers who run them on a daily?"
A:
Jason from SpeedwayMotors.com said:
"Using on a daily driver I would recommend a good heavy grease like LE. We offer part #4983752"
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