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When it rains it pours. Had some issues with the truck along this journey. The power steering pump and cooler failed. One because of the other obviously! Did some upgrades and put in an aftermarket unit. Then the ball joint tore and dried out then exploded to smitherines. Once that happened, the ball joint stayed with the knuckle and had to get a new knuckle. Found out that made most of the suspension components go bad along the way so the whole front end got a new everything.
Once taking the axles out I saw the disconnect was as dry as a bone and red rust. BAD. Serviced the disconnect and then replaced the seal on both sides. NOW, just trying to find a K29 turbo as I found will be the best flow for what I am trying to achieve, still working that out. It is currently at the dealership awaiting an alignment and hoping for the best, fingers crossed!
(The top image is from an I5 how I want mine to look exactly like more or less)