If you want to be "safe", have Torrie or Chris Jensen dyno tune your truck. They will provide you with various tunes, based on the octane rating of fuel available in your area. :)
You should wrap the following in quality heat tape: Cables from the ECU that run from the passenger side fender to the firewall - cook these and you will have a big repair bill. ABS sensor cables if they are close to the headers. Cables going to your starter.
I think you will be okay otherwise.
Is it a QC with a sunroof? Check for plugged drainage channels. If no sunroof, check seal on third brake light. High pressure water from a car wash could find its way in there.
My truck has a 2/3 drop, with cut down bump stops in the rear. You might have to cut the inner wheel well lip on the box to go lower and still allow some suspension travel. You could go all the way and c-notch the frame and go to air bags.
The stock exhaust manifolds are cast iron, so there is no special need to coat them. Some have just for the bling factor. I coat my headers to keep things close by from melting (wiring etc. wrapped for extra protection) and for the finished look. I have never been into the wrapped look on...
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Tony sells replacement power steering lines that are better than stock. Call Tony, he will help you out.
We have brought Chris Jensen up from LA a few times to do custom dyno tuning. Your best bet is to get with Chris or Torrie and have them send you a safe canned tune to start. You can road tune by data logging and send the info back for a new tune. It does not beat a dyno tune, but unless you...
Michael, I have been friends with a FCA dealer since 1982. If you are interested I can send you his contact info. International shipping should not be an issue, as he has imported cars for years. If available the car will be 1 of 300, with metric gauges.
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