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EasternAggie 03-14-2011 07:57 PM

Why not go ahead and get them just to be safe? They're not that expensive and its not a hard install.

Heck technically I can run 45-50lbs of boost on stock head bolts, but Id rather spend a little money in preventative mods than break somethin more expensive down the road.

BRE 03-15-2011 02:03 PM

Like I said this was just a talk thread for everyone to kinda throw their idea out there.

EasternAggie 03-15-2011 02:59 PM

Well thats my idea :tu:

Delray2009 03-17-2011 12:39 AM

Here's my problem, Ive had my intake and exhaust 60lb springs now for about a year but havent had the $250 to get them installed, and a little scared to install them myself. Should I go ahead and attempt doing it or should I go ahead and bite the bullet and pay to get them installed? Btw this is with the head still on the truck, I dont want to remove it to change out the springs. Ive heard that you can unbolt the body bolts to get to 5 and 6 but not sure. Tell me what yall think.

EasternAggie 03-17-2011 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by Delray2009 (Post 725179)
Here's my problem, Ive had my intake and exhaust 60lb springs now for about a year but havent had the $250 to get them installed, and a little scared to install them myself. Should I go ahead and attempt doing it or should I go ahead and bite the bullet and pay to get them installed? Btw this is with the head still on the truck, I dont want to remove it to change out the springs. Ive heard that you can unbolt the body bolts to get to 5 and 6 but not sure. Tell me what yall think.

Its a pain to get to the last one or two cylinders, but as long as you have a spring compressor and a good pencil magnet its not a complicated install. Ill give a link to an article Whit had on determining when each cylinder is compressed so you dont drop a valve. Followed his instructions and didnt have a problem.

https://www.dieselbombers.com/dodge-...eplacment.html

Hope it helps ya out dude :tu:

Delray2009 03-17-2011 02:14 PM

Thank bud, about how long did yours take? did you left the body to get to the last two?

EasternAggie 03-17-2011 04:36 PM

Shouldnt take more than two hours max, depending on how well you can get to the last two. I did mine on a Ford, so Im not exactly sure how hard it is to get to the last two on the Dodge.

daveO 03-17-2011 08:57 PM

Haven't done it yet, but Geno's Garage sells a valve spring compressor that you can use a bolt with to get to 5 and 6.

LISLE 16750 VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage

EasternAggie 03-18-2011 02:03 AM

Huh thanks for the info dude, thats not a bad price and looks to be pretty useful.

daveO 03-18-2011 10:57 AM

No problem, man. I bought one to do the springs on my truck, just haven't gotten to it yet. :tu:


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