Well, after a year and a third, I thought it was time for an update. Worst "build thread" EVER. I know it.
Anyways, the dealer ended up paying half the bill, for the improperly torqued bolt on the HB. I footed the rest plus rental, plane ticket, etc. When I got it back home, I realized that the hydraulic valve lash adjusters were clacking like crazy, so apparently the shop that did the work didn't know about bleeding them... bought some new ones, and replaced all of them over two weekends (did one side at a time). Clickety clack - GONE.
Airbags worked great for towing. Eliminated any hint of sway when towing our tongue heavy folding A-frame trailer. But they don't provide any measurable lift with no load.
Otherwise... absolutely nothing to report beyond oil changes. Nothing. Zero. Nada. Oh wait, I put new front calipers on, and did the brake fluid. Not exactly ground breaking. Also got a backup camera that replaces one of the license plate lights.
Worst build thread EVER.
Except... my wife has essentially adopted this truck, and considers it hers. So... I'm going to get another: Betsy 7? And since this one won't have to pull a trailer, won't have to pull daily driver duties, etc etc like every other rig I've had before, I'm getting the rig I've always wanted this time. I'm going to import a Paj-Evo. Assuming I can find one in my price range. THAT will be a whole other thread. That I can promise. For now, I'll call this one complete, with my wife's quote to close it out... "It feels very solid... well-built... This is my favorite car EVER".
Cheers all and happy holidays,
Phil
