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Old 12-22-2013, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Here's the old u-joint:

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The replacement on the left, $20. You can see where the clip groove blew out on the right one, when the u-joint self destructed.

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While I was at the yard I found these buckets and console from an extended cab, got them for $75.

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I'll bet a few of you would want this, I already have one.

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You suck! I've been looking for a set of buckets that I don't have to replace the foam on for years! I can always put seat covers on, but the foam starts getting expensive!
Old 12-22-2013, 04:27 PM
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Default Temp Gauge Fixed

My temp gauge haven't worked since I bought this truck. Swapped out the Temperature Sender and took her for a spin around town. The temp gauge needle started creeping up. Success!

This is the sender I replaced:

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Old 12-22-2013, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FasterThanTrouble
My temp gauge haven't worked since I bought this truck. Swapped out the Temperature Sender and took her for a spin around town. The temp gauge needle started creeping up. Success! This is the sender I replaced:
I have replaced that and the dealer has replaced mine and it still works intermittently. Shows low pressure then goes completely to the left...
I need an after marked one.
Old 12-22-2013, 06:21 PM
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Made the spacers and plates:

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They're in:

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Old 12-22-2013, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Just call me Sean
Made the spacers and plates: They're in:
looks good
Old 12-23-2013, 11:05 AM
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I replaced a bad speaker in the passenger side door panel with an original replacement, I replaced my driver's side mirror, and i fixed my in-cab rear view mirror. I will head into town to pick up some of those studded clips that hold your door panel to the door itself. I will then fix my driver's side door panel so it stays bonded to the door. (cheap clips broke within a week)
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Not today but over the last week. Put a locker in the back of my 4x4. I went through the trails in 2wd i could barely make it through in 4 low a week ago. It was great even with bald tires. Best money i ever spent. Considering this truck is for hunting and the farm only out finally can do its job
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Old 12-23-2013, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by devenfx4
Not today but over the last week. Put a locker in the back of my 4x4. I went through the trails in 2wd i could barely make it through in 4 low a week ago. It was great even with bald tires. Best money i ever spent. Considering this truck is for hunting and the farm only out finally can do its job
I always assume that every 4x4 should come factory with at least the rear differential locked. It's almost not even 4 wheel drive when you need it the most. Best mod I've done to my truck so far is a locked front and rear. Hands down
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how did that affect your on road driving??^^
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Originally Posted by flareside crazy
how did that affect your on road driving??^^
Keep out of the throttle and it won't ruin your rear tires. I've got 32" mud terrains (cooper stt's) and I've had no control issues in the snow, ice, dirt roads, rain. I've got full time lockers in the front and rear, but only drive the truck around town, and through trails. Someone that might see more road miles may consider a more expensive, yet selectable option. IE. Air or Electric locker.


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