90k miles on my 18 1500 5.3/6 speed. I know too may people with lifter problems to just keep driving it, and I'm terrified that the converter is going to wipe out the trans, even though I've changed fluid every 30k miles, and changed the thermostat. I tow heavy a hand full of times a year (boat, skid steer, and mini ex).
Planning to do the work myself, and am comfortable doing it in my garage (without a lift).
Is there a preferred way to do both at the same time? It seems to me that pulling the engine would make sense. I can swap the cam and lifters on a stand, and leave the trans/transfercase/driveline in the truck.
Is there something I don't see making this a bad idea?
Is there a better way?
TIA