Intercool

So i installed the KDP tab yesterday on my truck and got to thinking AFTER the job was done about the dowel pin itself. So i didnt see the pin actually, i put the punch into the hole and tapped her a few times and the punch was actually inside the hole about 1/2"-3/4" before contact was made with something solid. I moved the punch around the side walls and nothing seemed tapered etc. But i got to thinking, might the dowel pin have been missing?? How far can the dowel pin be recessed??? I hope i dont have to take this apart again to install a dowel pin...anyone with any info let me know!!!!! Thanks

DNRCustoms

Hmm.. last 12v I did, the pin was flush and it didn't want to go in any further.. I know on the 1st gens, I always get them to move in about 1/2'" from flush... If it were me I woulda had a light in the hole with a mirror to verify it was in there..

GAmes

I think it is missing. Mine is easily seen, flush with the front of the case. From what I have read it would be a good idea to put one in, plus double check everywhere for damage.

infidel

It's missing.
I've heard some of the tab kits now include a new pin just in case.
The dowel pin serves an important purpose and the hole shouldn't be left empty.

cbschmidt

did mine last year, it was flush with case but when i tapped on it it moved in oh so slightly, curious to know how much these things move anyway, i had 140k on it when i did mine, has anyone caught theirs almost ready to drop or do they generally sit out just a hair or ?