ULTIMATE TOW RIG, 700HP HERE WE COME!

We are back on the mega cab tow rig build!

[@stevenmiller3330]

Now I feel like I need to go pull my fire wall insulation.

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Lmao nope you aren't alone. Bought a bottle of arp lube from advance auto 4 years ago and have since dumped several tubes in the bottle. Flex plate bolts, rocker studs, arp 2000s, and then 625s etc. Thought we weren't getting another video till after the new year! I was happy to see another!

[@ChannelZeroOne]

Gail banks is a sales man that's for sure. Unlike a some of his products there was a valid point with the flat back covers aerating the fluid, and not flowing into the pocket for the pinion gear. I ragged on him for not using a dyno to verify the air horn, since he uses the dyno every where. He responded but it was just excuses.

[@ChannelZeroOne]

@Choc Honestly I dont like Gail very much. His ego is over inflated. Had he responded differently my opinion of him would be different. Even if I dislike you I wont let that blind me to what's good or not.

[@dontlagout5480]

You deserve more subscribers brotha!

[@EVERYTHANGDIESEL]

Bro when u were talking about the keepers I was getting ptsd lmaoo I'm glad I'm the only one who feels like that

[@R07ishere]

Every time I drive my truck I want to tune it but I know that trans will exit the chat lol

[@Gmurphy84]

I’ve had my 5.9 tuned almost a year now and the 48 is still happy. As long as you don’t act like an idiot all the time they last a while.

[@Jsdiesel1776]

Keep second gear band adjusted religiously and will last longer

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

So build it! Best mod you will do hands down. But the trans will handle a tune for a bit, the converter will take a dump quick though. My stocker only lasted 10k miles with a box smarty on 3. I don't drive like a teenager, but who knows what it was treated like before me. Watch some videos, Josh made a few awesome videos on a rebuild and firepunk did some great ones as well. I also watched TruckMaster on KZbin and he had a killer rebuild on a 48 done by Kodiak trucks in WI.

[@ethanrhodeback9998]

Get a 5 speed

[@bcbloc02]

At the end of the video I thought you were going to mention getting a Monster ram intake for Christmas. 🤪😆

[@lilredsled]

I do the same thing. Only have purchased one ARP jar lol

[@jerm45coltg19]

Great video, Merry Christmas!!

[@slowaf12v]

Love the build josh!!! Merry Christmas to you guys!!

[@justinadickes4770]

Doing great things, always a pleasure watching

[@73cjproject]

She's coming right along! Enjoy the vacation with the family. Looking forward to the next dose of content on this tow rig.

[@reckless6490]

Haha, the ARP tub. I've had mine since about 2016. Those packages are great refills. :-)

[@TheFiremanJoe]

Josh you are so fortunate that your new ‘07 is from Arizona. I’m replacing the lift kit on my ‘06, she has been fighting hard to come apart! Soooo crusty….

[@teganalbers3740]

I do the same thing with the ARP lube bottle I had for years 😂

[@scmroman]

Merry Christmas Josh. Enjoy the family time.

[@MGRDiesel]

Good job. Great channel

[@Balakay9435]

Dam i need this l entire parts list for my 06 mega lol. I'm slackin

[@grant_6.7_5th_gen]

Good video Josh!! Hate to see you get rid of the 07 but it is what it is.. lol wish I had the coin to scoop her up. Merry Christmas to u and the family!

[@Nicky_0z]

Love this content!!! Can’t wait to see more!

[@jameshumbob8247]

Going to be a nice setup man, for sure. Keep it up, appreciate your vids and stay safe and healthy. Merry Christmas to you and your family...along with Dave and his to.

[@curtisd8206]

For removing connecting tubes I always use a wrench. I believe it's a 13mm fits nicely over the body and then basically push against the threads. Pops them right out with no damage, and super fast

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

I like this

[@ericl5973]

I may have to try this if the Amazon specialty tools don't do the job.

[@Dieselthedog185]

Love the videos bub keep them coming marry Christmas to you and your family and happy holidays

[@CentralMississippiWhitetail]

Great channel.

[@mikestrucks]

Great video as usual 👍🏻 btw I also hate to change the valve springs….😅 Merry Christmas

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

I use copper anti sieze on all my bolt applications. I found when measuring rod bolt stretch it was the most consistent.

[@ericsiderius6373]

I always put a ratchet on the alternator to turn the motor over, always worked for me!

[@esimler]

Thank you for sharing

[@toddsculley2710]

Marry Christmas to u too. B safe

[@bernhard8540]

The way I found to turn the hub as you tighten it is to get the hub socket and then you can keep one hand free to turn the hub as the other hand tightens the ratchet❤❤

[@baconcreek609]

Merry Christmas McCormacks!

[@Balakay9435]

Hell Yeah Brother 🇺🇸🦅

[@jamesmeader9426]

I’ve talked to my XDP rep prior for a guy on firepunk forum, and yes their springs are made by Manton

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Yes I was beating around the bush

[@greendodge98]

Merry Christmas Josh

[@Motherfunded]

I’ve got a wonderful place for the quad cab parts 😉

[@SUBI_PaT]

He is finally getting smart 😂😂😂 6.0 life 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@baconcreek609]

......good call mentioning oiling the bearings. That or grease them. 38° cold😂 We've been 40-50° colder than that. Merry Christmas McCormacks!

[@ericl5973]

I like to tip the axle with the tire off also to try and get the oil flowing into the tubes in addition to the oil during installation.

[@bernhard8540]

Ive seen that fire mat fall on the engine and catch fire so your right once it breaks doen it is flamable for sure i actually bought a truck that had caught fire i got it cheap because it melted the wire harness and all sorts of stuff but the engine was fine and thats what i wanted haha and the rest of the drivetrain and parts for extras haha can never have enough extra doors and interior and drivetrains lol❤❤

[@michaellashway3362]

So I installed industrial injection 150's in my stock 05 and it ran real rough attempted to drive it didn't get out of driveway pulled it right back in the shop and pulled the head. Truck already had signs of bad injector prior to install. When head came off found a chipped seat #6 and an valve to piston contact

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

Forced upgrades are always good! At least if you're married lol. But honey the side draft and ported head will help it not happen again.

[@michaellashway3362]

@@joshuaquilliam2887 totally agree in the case of the wife wait now ex-wife girlfriend wants me to do full build she loves riding in it

[@colinlawrence2186]

Great video again Josh she is coming together 700 hp reliable tow rig I'm certainly interested to see how that works out at that power level keeping EGTs under control especially on long grades loaded ? As always take care stay safe i hope you have a great Christmas with the family God bless you and yours 🙋🏻‍♂️🇬🇧

[@danielcrumbley5393]

If he puts compounds on he won't have a problem with EGTs.

[@baconcreek609]

The old Bacon Creek sweatshirt has held up really well.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

It’s got some holes 😂

[@adrianmilissa9271]

Man you make it all look easy! I am glad you explain the same things over ex: like push rods and the holes in the cowl to remove them or the “fire” cover removal and why. It’s those things that will stick with guys like myself. But anyways Merry Christmas to you and your family. Adrian Any advice on changing a rear main seal and cam seal? 😒

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Get the wear sleeve seal. Usually rears are easy once the trans is out plenty of room.

[@Ja3cques]

I have the ATS cover that came with my d80 disc rear end. I love how it triggers banks fanboys.

[@SDDevelopment]

You can tighten and spin at the same time if you use the proper axle nut socket, I put the socket on a short 1/2" drive ratchet and spin the hub while turning the nut. Don't know if it's really necessary though, could just tighten then spin a few times. But I'm sure it can't hurt.

[@ericl5973]

I picked up one of the axle nut sockets but the pins don't stay on the nut very well. Still easier than using a screwdriver like I did the first time around.

[@SDDevelopment]

Yep, standard issue

[@lyndonhamby7432]

Gale Banks blood pressure is rising 😂😂😂. Good videos Josh ✌️👍

[@jamierpm]

I was going to say that he didn’t watch gale banks videos on flat back covers. 😅

[@bradleybono8304]

Nice

[@emanuelyoder1668]

22:19 same here, the only way to do it

[@t3dieselperformancerepair228]

Got the Napa socket for the hub nut in my box it’s actually a tq spec on that nut.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Sounds good, but don’t matter I’ve been doing it by hand for over a decade now never had one come back

[@t3dieselperformancerepair228]

@@horsetorquesdiesel bro if it works it work. That’s what I do on my trailer axles is by feel and use schaiffers green grease no issues for 5 yrs.

[@jackfarms1038]

It will be fun....Dodge 2005 5.9 VS Ford ID's

[@swardell89]

The torque spec on those hub nuts is 22 ft pounds. Spin hub check torque back off 30 degrees and align with nearest key hole. A wrist-o-meter works well too. 😂

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Haha thanks figured there was a real spec

[@swardell89]

Just a bit of useless information, 1-10 thou of play is within spec and Chrysler likes to change the style of the nut every 5 min. We’ve got quite a few special sockets for them. Should just put your method in the service info and be done with it.

[@bernhard8540]

Question, if you have time, i am trying to get rid of the belt squeal when i shut my 04 off?? I hate my teucks making noises or rattles, etc.. and that short squeal everytime i turn the truck off is realpy getting to me haha if i cant get rid of it then fine but i never hear it on your race trucks and was wondering if maybe its the belt brand you use or something.. ive replaced every pulley and the belt but i just went with a normal belt and it still squeals when shut off lol ❤❤❤ always loved the content and cant wait to see the progress and whatever you have up your sleeve next josh hope all is well with you and the family bud❤❤❤ glad to see the shop is doing good as well ❤❤ you deserve it man and i hope the sub count jumps because you definitely deserve it especially with how relatable you are to the rest of us and how you make us all understand we can do it in our driveways and small shops just as you have ❤❤

[@jordangryg5442]

thank you for showing the rear bearing. i work on all my trucks myself but ive never seen a rear dodge bearing thats cool. i have a clunk when i first start driving my truck sounds like a u joint but their all tight no play, think its a bearing in the rear?? , also i have the same truck as you but 500 less HP. love the channel

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Could be a loose pinion

[@ericl5973]

@@horsetorquesdiesel I would watch a pinion seal video. Not crushing the sleeve further seems like black magic at times. I would want to take it apart to put a crush sleeve eliminator or even change the gear set but information about bearing preload and all the other information has been a bit intimidatingly. Just keeping the axle topped off and getting a continuous anti rust treatment until I decide to fix the seal.

[@grumpysdiy]

Hey great content! Are you going to tow at 700 hp? Or will that be your max effort? What hp level are you going to build the trans for, sorry if you said and I missed it somewhere.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

So that is a question I will not know until we start towing, I do foresee a limiting factor of the cooling stack being our hp “cap” I’m hoping we can utilize a few things to help as we build this truck but the radiator I see is going to be our issue.

[@wesleyrandles5814]

DON'T SELL THE 07! It has helped you build your brand! Please detail the wire tuck. I already bought the rubber grommets. There is Zero good videos out there for it. If you make a detailed one, it will get a lot of views. I'm still planning on how I am going to exit the engine and trans harness from the cowl in the back of the tunnel. One big hole or 2 separate smaller holes. Merry Christmas brother!

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

I hope it sells tomorrow. I’ll walk away no problems

[@theclinchdrive]

Hey bro I’m liking your videos all the way from Australia. What’s the standard GVM on these 3rd Gen 2500 trucks. And what’s the best suspension upgrade for heavy loads as a mechanics service truck ?😎

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

im not sure, mine was a 3500 SRW. The best upgrade is airbags!

[@wheyez1]

Can you comment on a performance exhaust manifold? Do they work or is it JB, OPPS I mean bs?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

They do add some extra power/ flow

[@dieselreapers4328]

38 is not a cold start but you tried. We just got down to -6 real temp and wind chill was -37 started freezing my coolant uo but truck still started first glow plug cycle

[@wheyez1]

In your list of projects isn’t there one for the back of the block? Something about increasing flow for cooling the back cylinders.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

The coolant bypass, no I don’t run those

[@korn111685]

I watched all of Gale Banks testing for diff covers and encourage you to do the same. A lot of misinformation about those flat backs.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

😂 sure dude 👍

[@rtz549]

In-line six on a diesel is the only way to go. Look at the semis. Who wants TWO cylinder heads to deal with? GM/Ford need to make an in-line. What's their good reason for a V8 diesel?

[@Sdukes001]

Where’s the cool ladder bed combo all the mecanics have?

[@diesel09]

Do you worry about oil going into the bolt holes? I’m gonna do this when it gets warmer outside.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Nah you can suck them out with a vacuum but it doesn’t change the installed height. Go slow and it will push the oil up out of the holes

[@diesel09]

@@horsetorquesdiesel awesome. Just what I wanted to hear. If you’ve had good luck like that then I’ll follow suit. Thank you

[@danielcrumbley5393]

Josh would u recommend a fire ringed head for a daily driver? Reason im asking is i just blew my fire ring head gasket after 3200 miles on my new motor and did 4 hot retorque's also.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Sounds like it was installed incorrectly. I have 0 issues daily driving fire rings

[@danielcrumbley5393]

Possible motor was shipped to me with the head already installed

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

@@danielcrumbley5393 pull it measure crush, and fire ring depth. Also make sure is a round ring and they didn’t use the old school square rings

[@tonyhernanandez8285]

So if I understand this video correctly, you said this set up makes 700 HP to the tires w/ a tune & stock turbo ? or you have a Upgraded already ?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

It still needs the turbo put on but the injectors are good for that. We will have a cp3 installed and an airdog. Then a 64mm turbo after that

[@tyronecloward1091]

Would you not do valve springs to run higher rpm’s?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Yes the stock ones are good to around 3800-4000. I’ve taken them higher but I wouldn’t recommend it

[@lb420jeep]

What torque did YOU do for the 625's What torque would YOU do for arp2000's

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

160 on 625s on fire rings I’ll go 165 ARP 2000s I go 135-140

[@travislyman2278]

Is there noticeable difference in sound when you pull the firewall material out on cab noice?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Yes it is louder without a doubt

[@travislyman2278]

@@horsetorquesdiesel have you thought of doing the sound deading mat like myer did on his 4th gen?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

@@travislyman2278 yeah we did Todd’s truck together and got the idea then he did his. I’m going to do this one when the motor comes out!

[@travislyman2278]

@@horsetorquesdiesel that will be sick, I did my whole cab, but I didn’t know that factory stuff was sketchy. Now I got another project. Thanks for all the informative videos!

[@Jason-fg4jr]

Doing it alone edit cut lube... have a Merry Christmas fella stay safe frosty and free

[@Rangerdnger]

Curious what you mean by egr cam engine oil? Is that why it’s so black?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

The cam has been ground for in cylinder egr

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

04.5-07 trucks had an internal egr grind on the stock cam. That is how Cummins avoided putting a egr on the 5.9 while ford and chevy had to. Overlaps the valves and puts soot in the oil. Doesn't hurt anything but it does hurt performance.

[@Rangerdnger]

@@joshuaquilliam2887 I was doing some research on it basically the way I understand is it closes the exhaust valve a little early so there’s still some exhaust gases in the cylinder for the intake stroke so that way it kind of always burns a little exhaust gas. But I have an 06 truck and I was wondering why the engine oil is instantly black as soon as I start it after an oil change lol

[@E67CHope]

Dude, I love you and all. No homo, But your full of crap about the diff cover. If you were to do a flow sheet on the diff covers like you do to the injectors! Just maybe…. Just maybe you would give gale credit where it’s due brother. Much love and merry Christmas brother. I’m so happy to see the mega cab back on the to do list

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Credit for helping Carb come up with the emissions standards for enforcement while he sold delete parts? Creating an issue that no one has ever had issues with and making it into a solution. The day my rear end over heats with a flat back diff cover will be the day I install the stock one again.

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

@@horsetorquesdieselI can't stand Banks bull chit and I especially can't stand the Nutswingers of his. They are on every diesel channel talking up Banks lol. He knows marketing, and knows how to pull in the suckers.

[@LMDiesel]

1st!

[@Twest18]

Hey Josh after startup at 31:31 - 31:41.... You can hear a faint inconsistent tick, metal fluttering sound (beyond the normal valvetrain/inj sounds). I have an '07 5.9 with same milage, been doing the same inconsistent chatter/tick for 20k+. Have any idea what it could be?

[@Twest18]

Or I could have waited 20 seconds and heard what you said. LOL! Hope it fixes it

[@jamierpm]

My 07 5.9 had this noise in the front of the engine like a ticking noise. I unbolted my injection pump gear and pressed it off. Rotated engine 90 degrees and bolted back together and noise is gone. It about the pump phasing and injectors firing causing the metals gears to rattle. That was my situation in my case.

[@timothymroberts2949]

What suspension dampeners are you running?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

What do you mean

[@timothymroberts2949]

@@horsetorquesdiesel shock absorber

[@fredocuomo5386]

as someone who doesn't know a lot about diesels..why do you only work on rams

[@joshuaquilliam2887]

He def doesn't, his shop always has fords with the cab up lol. But if you are a hp junkie Cummins is the only way unless you have lots and lots of cash to build the v8.

[@bradleydavidsankey]

To tighten and rotate at the same time you’re intended to use the proper tools (a specific socket/ratchet in one hand and spin with the other) instead of a screw driver/chisel and a hammer.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

I have the tools for the fords and you still have to use one hand on the socket and 1 hand on the ratchet so you still cannot spin it by hand. Doesn’t really matter to me 10+ years no issues

[@Sixohhh]

How do I get ahold of you about the 07?

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Message on FB or IG

[@Sixohhh]

I can’t find either one

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

@@Sixohhh Joshua McCormack @justacommonrail24v

[@Sixohhh]

Fr sent

[@patg3424]

The Mag hytec diff cover also has a built in o ring for easy installation.

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

Yeah but I honestly love the oem gasket from AAM. The mag hytec is a good brand though!

[@ericl5973]

I just got one of the fined AAM aluminum covers from the newer Rams and run the factory gasket. I happen to find a place with them new for under $100 shipped years back. It is hard to justify spending $300+ shipped for a cover.

[@justinschooler6243]

How much power are the stock rods good for ? Good video 👍

[@horsetorquesdiesel]

It depends on torque usually 1600ftlbs is safe anything above that is dangerous

[@justinschooler6243]

@@horsetorquesdiesel Thanks for the reply 👍