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12-07-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbezln

Wish you could do the same thing with that annoying dipstick. I'm 6'1", truck at stock height, have really long arms and have trouble reaching the damn thing.

You need one of these (a "bit" over $50): http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0239_200360239

and these: http://www.staples.com/Unger-Nifty-N...product_286582

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12-07-2015, 12:51 PM

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So, Is the point of this thread, How can I make this truck "mine" & "cool" for less than the price of a tank of gas? And here I thinking about wasting my money on a supercharger and stainless long tube headers.......

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12-07-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by soaringfalcon

You need one of these (a "bit" over $50): http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0239_200360239

and these: http://www.staples.com/Unger-Nifty-N...product_286582

Rather just throw my 2 year old in there and have him fish it out

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12-07-2015, 01:00 PM

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I guess to add to the point of this thread, yesterday I took the truck to a muffler shop and had them hack the muffler off and weld a pipe in. A little over $50 bucks, but probably the best goddamn $70 i ever spent.

Sounds perfect.

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12-07-2015, 01:41 PM

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What a concept. A filler you can actually use.

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12-07-2015, 02:24 PM

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Fixed...

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12-07-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by soaringfalcon

You need one of these (a "bit" over $50): http://www.northerntool.com/shop/too...0239_200360239

and these: http://www.staples.com/Unger-Nifty-N...product_286582

that top creeper is actually pretty stinking neat...I dont do enough to make it worth that price, and harbor freight doesnt appear to have one

but if I did still tinker alot in the engine I would be getting one of those....

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12-07-2015, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by muirj3

Has anyone changed/upgraded the lights for the rear license plate? Noticed one of my bulb is burned out so this gives me the opportunity to try a new alternative. Posting here as I'm sure two bulbs should be under 50 bucks

Yes.

Amazon.com: Philips 194 Bright White Interior Vision LED light (Pack of 2): Automotive

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12-07-2015, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by masitile

Took a chance with these for the reverse lights.
I'm sure there's brighter one's, but I liked that they were Phillips brand (Familiar anyways), and they are 3 or 4x's brighter than the stock halogens.
I would recommend them.

Also installed these.

I am finding that Phillips and Sylvania are better engineered than most Chinese-special bulbs.

Sorry, I mean they are engineered, as opposed to the slap-a-cluster-on-a-base design.

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