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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 05:20 PM
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Just a funnel or is it something else? I've always poured straight into the radiator with engine running, once the thermostat opens up I can continue to fill the radiator until its full. Works but it can be messy
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Funnel and adaptors, includes a plug, lets you fill up a head of coolant to stop it bleeding through and you rushing to fill it, also raises the height of the cooling system which forces it to bleed fast and on its own with zero effort from you.

Here's the one I got.
EPAuto Spill Proof Radiator Coolant Filling Funnel Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I40ZQWE..._lrYIDW3bmBGRW
As mentioned this is a very effortless way to bleed air from the cooling system and not spill a drop. The different adapters fit many makes and models and seal up nicely. Then you can just plug the funnel when you're done and dump the rest back into your container and be done.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 06:52 PM
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There was an update to Sync in October this year, so i updated it with the hope that it would default to bluetooth as someone posted it would, but it still doesn't.... No idea what the update includes either.
It does remind me though, i need to delete the jukebox contents from the PO (just one not very good album) and put some CD's on there as i drive through no signal areas and need music for the kids. Had to look up how you get things on there, apparently it basically rips audio CD's to a hard drive.

In other news, i removed and packed up my Axial 3rd brake light for return - they assure me that the cargo lights being angled upward is not right (duh) and their design should also point down so immediately arranged an RMA and sent out a new one which should arrive this week - i'm not hopeful, but we'll see.




Contemplating some new horns and maybe a trans skid plate on black friday, we'll have to see about that.
Otherwise, truck is pulling harder and getting better MPG since replacing the intake manifold, it no longer has to downshift on some hills where it previously did.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:35 PM
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Speaking of RMA's. One of my Morimoto XB Tail Lights started to fog and form water droplets inside the lens. I got in touch with Morimoto warranty dept and sent a couple of photos showing the problem. Great customer service. I will have the new tail on Thursday.
Really was painless dealing with them.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:42 PM
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That's good to know their process is so good - still wondering if/whether i should go nuts and spend money on some nice yellow fogs.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
That's good to know their process is so good - still wondering if/whether i should go nuts and spend money on some nice yellow fogs.
Maxx, did you ever think about just going to Laminix, and buy some of their film? Quality stuff, and not expensive. Used yellow on my '17, and now amber on the '20.
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Old Nov 9, 2021 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
...still wondering if/whether i should go nuts and spend money on some nice yellow fogs.
I've had diode dynamic pros in my cart for a couple months now. Waiting on a black Friday sale I think before purchasing
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Old Nov 10, 2021 | 01:16 AM
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Originally Posted by johnday in BFE
Maxx, did you ever think about just going to Laminix, and buy some of their film? Quality stuff, and not expensive. Used yellow on my '17, and now amber on the '20.
I had not, and they don't appear unreasonably priced, maybe i can get the $60 lights and use these?

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I've had diode dynamic pros in my cart for a couple months now. Waiting on a black Friday sale I think before purchasing
Those are awesome looking lights, but even the base models are incredibly expensive, tempting though
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Old Nov 19, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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Early birthday present from my Wife, taking advantage of their black friday deal, this was as much as i got before my Wife took them away until the day





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The replacement 3rd brake light from American trucks arrived...
The stupid thing is exactly the same as the previous one, even their initial support ticket said it wasn't right (cargo light shines upward) so there is obviously a problem - but now they're saying that they can offer a refund - which is fine, but i like the light, the cargo lights are utterly useless and cut off before reaching the bed.

So now i have a quandary, i like the light and the price was alright, but it's half as useful as the stock unit - i don't really think there are any practical options for replacement that i've seen either - so do i suck it up with a useless cargo light and keep this? or do i go back to stock again? (or is there a third option i haven't seen?)


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Old Nov 22, 2021 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by [F2C]MaDMaXX
The replacement 3rd brake light from American trucks arrived...
The stupid thing is exactly the same as the previous one, even their initial support ticket said it wasn't right (cargo light shines upward) so there is obviously a problem - but now they're saying that they can offer a refund - which is fine, but i like the light, the cargo lights are utterly useless and cut off before reaching the bed.

So now i have a quandary, i like the light and the price was alright, but it's half as useful as the stock unit - i don't really think there are any practical options for replacement that i've seen either - so do i suck it up with a useless cargo light and keep this? or do i go back to stock again? (or is there a third option i haven't seen?)
If it was mine I'd go back to stock. Its a useless light if its lighting up the sky and not your bed. Just my opinion.

Have you thought of tinting it yourself with some VHT or similar? Update the look and keep the functionality
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