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KARNUT Senior Enthusiast

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Lots of people have that device, your truck your choice. Can't blame you a bit.


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I forgot to take pics of the floor in the back seat, But I used 8mm dynomat in the back of the cab/floor. Super easy and cheap. Longest part of the installation was stripping everything out. 

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6.2Midnight Enthusiast

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8 hours ago, SS502 said:

Installed a Range AFM disable device. Now before I get beat up for not getting a tuner, I am still under warranty AND I don’t know enough about them. I wanted something that can’t be found by the dealer. Now with that out of the way...it was soooo nice to use all 8 gears without going into V4 once. Should have bought this the day I bought truck. I verified this is the latest version 8.6R1 purchased from Range. $199 with $10 off and free Priority USPS mail.

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Just asking or of curiosity, why would you not want to use v4? I believe in to each his own, just wondering what the advantage is to using this...

SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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7 hours ago, DenaliX14 said:

Great video on AFM and some tips. 

 

8 hours ago, DenaliX14 said:

Great pick. That will keep you away from

the common issues. Make sure you still check the VLOM filter and change your oil religiously. Nice!!!

 

1 hour ago, 6.2Midnight said:

Just asking or of curiosity, why would you not want to use v4? I believe in to each his own, just wondering what the advantage is to using this...

I chose this for a couple of reasons. 1) I hate the AFM lifter issues commonly associated with this “fuel saving” technology. 2) I prefer the sound of my V8 vs it trying to be a V4 in sheep’s clothing. 3) I like that I can remove it for any dealer visit without it leaving a trail. 4) It allows me to utilize all 8 gears vs using L7 for reasons 1, 2 and 3 above. 5) It seems (although I don’t have many miles using it yet) the engine is never “lugging along “ like it did the few times I actually had transitioned into V4 mode, this could just be my perception of it all. 6) The transition from V8 to V4 and back to V8 was like a human being experiencing a heartbeat irregularity, might not be fatal but then it could be. Finally) Because I spent good money on a Borla ATAK cat-back exhaust system and it sounds like garbage when it went into V4 mode. I do thank you for asking in a very adult, respectful  way ?

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Sean006 Enthusiast

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Installed the Gm under-seat storage. 150 flat with shipping  off of eBay 

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Lightning_Lugo Enthusiast

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20 hours ago, SS502 said:

Installed a Range AFM disable device. Now before I get beat up for not getting a tuner, I am still under warranty AND I don’t know enough about them. I wanted something that can’t be found by the dealer. Now with that out of the way...it was soooo nice to use all 8 gears without going into V4 once. Should have bought this the day I bought truck. I verified this is the latest version 8.6R1 purchased from Range. $199 with $10 off and free Priority USPS mail.

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i got mine for the same reason till mine is up soon got some small mods to make still before i get a tune. v4 mode being disabled its like driving a different truck! its worth it till then

SS502 Senior Enthusiast

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3 minutes ago, Lightning_Lugo said:

i got mine for the same reason till mine is up soon got some small mods to make still before i get a tune. v4 mode being disabled its like driving a different truck! its worth it till then

It sure seems to be much smoother and sounds much better too ?

Lightning_Lugo Enthusiast

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yah totally agree there was always this strange hesitation when it transitioned out of v4 it drove me nuts. maybe its in my head but its gone since i added this.

FlipZ71 Enthusiast

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Changed plugs and wires , new low beam bulbs.

Note... removing fender liner makes it much easier changing the plugs n wires. . Especially if truck is lifted .?

Plugs looked decent..70K miles..

 

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chuckworkb Enthusiast

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1 hour ago, FlipZ71 said:

Changed plugs and wires , new low beam bulbs.

Note... removing fender liner makes it much easier changing the plugs n wires. . Especially if truck is lifted .?

Plugs looked decent..70K miles..

Which plugs and wires did you use? AC Delco or another brand?

 

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chuckworkb Enthusiast

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Installed footwell LED's today, replaced my headlight bulbs, ( passenger side high beam was out). The one on the passenger side is a PIA since you need to remove the air filter box to get at it.  Also installed an Airaid intake tube. 

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