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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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What brand oxygen sensors should I go with?

should I find 703 injectors new or junkyard and clean?

When should I change my oil? Haynes says every 7,500 I've been doing 3,000 with cheap stuff. Next oil change I am switching to full synthetic with mobil 1 filter (203 filter I think it was) says its good up to 15,000miles.

I want to put in air shocks front and back any good / bad brands or suggestions? Looking for ride comfort. Plan on putting air bag system in the back for towing 3,000lb trailer plus mower, weedeater and 7 gallons of gas.

I will be towing 3,000lb trailer once a week and plan on transmission cooler. Any suggestions to brand or size?

Best brands for spark plugs, wires and distributor?

Should I replace my original front coil springs?

Does the Bishko shop manual from rock auto that much worthier than Haynes?
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Old Jun 20, 2014 | 09:34 PM
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I'd find refurbished 703's. Air shocks ain't gonna improve your ride. I put them on the rear because my springs are way shot. Yea, they hold it up, but don't really provide "shock absorption". It's pretty bad on my washboard road. A buddy put air bags on his truck to deal with a huge camper. Pretty neat. It rides like stock, until the major load brings the air bags into play.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 02:45 PM
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Going with

bosch oxygen sensors

Refurb 703 injectors

Oil change every 3500 full synthetic returning my Mobil 1 filter for napa gold / wix

Bishko manual is more comprehensive and year specific than Haynes

Maybe champion spark plugs and msd wires or just get the accel tune-up kit

Searching works
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Still not sure if I should change my front coil springs for new
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:38 PM
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NTK (NGK division) O2 sensor is what I've seen mostly recommended on the Forum. I replaced a Bosch with the NTK some months ago. I cannot tell you the NTK is superior but my MPG are back to the low 20's so I'm happy.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 04:46 PM
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NTK (NGK division) O2 sensor is what I've seen mostly recommended on the Forum. I replaced a Bosch with the NTK some months ago. I cannot tell you the NTK is superior but my MPG are back to the low 20's so I'm happy.
Thanks for the input. Low 20s sound attractive I'm 98% city so I might not be near that but hey every little bit counts.
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Old Jun 21, 2014 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by crabmushrooms5
Going with

bosch oxygen sensors

Refurb 703 injectors

Oil change every 3500 full synthetic returning my Mobil 1 filter for napa gold / wix

Bishko manual is more comprehensive and year specific than Haynes

Maybe champion spark plugs and msd wires or just get the accel tune-up kit

Searching works
Not Bosch for O2 sensor. NTK.

NGK plugs with good wires,cap, and rotor.
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