There is no inline filter on the 04 and up trucks. Only the sock on the pump, for some odd reason. I don't think it would be a good idea to put one inline, either, because the regulator is in the pump module. It would restrict too much flow.

 

yea i did it all on my own. i just used my shop forklift w/ tie downs attached to the 4 corners.
so what i'm understanding is, when i put the new pump in, the new fuel filter was already attached to that, am i right? or is it completely separate from the fuel pump and still in the tank somewhere else? i'm still getting that hesitation but its not occurring as much or as strong. i guess i should probably move on from the fuel pump and filter, to some of the things that 1FastBrick mentioned.
about 4 weeks ago, i seafoamed my truck. i poured it down the brake booster line, and while it was soaking i sprayed the seafoam deepcreep into the throttle body opening. the truck ran good before the the seafoam and even a little smoother after the seafoam. so i hope this hesitation isnt from me seafaoming and causing something to clog up.

 

so i wanted to make sure the MAFS was clean and wasnt causing the problem and i think i found the culprit.

 

Isn't the IAC different,too, on a truck that new? I know my 04 is different in a lot of ways from a friend's 2000 5.3 . Maybe after you clean the TB it'll get better.

 

it wasnt the TB that was causing the problem, it was the huge crack in the rubber right after the MASF. i cant seem to find anything to replace it. all the checker and autozones only have that cupler for little riceburners. i need one w/ an ID of atleast 3.5".

 

well son of monkeys uncle... There you go...

I guess it will either be an ebay part or contact the company that makes that kit...

if not, maybe a local parts place can order it and have it withen a day or two....