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Lol. I deserve that probably.
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Good point. Now I'm going to add some chains to the winter kit in my Suburban. No snow at present but we've had over seven inches this season.
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My headlights didn't match so I replaced them today. I tried out these Hoppy adjusters that a friend let me borrow. We'll see how it looks at night.
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Those adjusters will probably get ya close. I wish I still had some of those adjusters.
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I am man enough to admit when I make mistakes. I never checked the transfer case oil when I started driving this truck, and it was empty until I filled it the other day. Now I know why it always made a loud clunk noise going between drive and reverse. I don't have that many miles on it, but it could not have been good for it. I have another NP205 to swap in if it fails down the road.
The transmission has also starting to leak more recently, and probably should get rebuilt or at least re-sealed. It works fine otherwise. I also have another TH350 to swap in (needs rebuilding). I'd prefer to fix it all at the same time, but I am going to drive it as is for now. |
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Good you caught that. I need to replace the speedometer drive seals in mine this spring.
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They assembled one for my Blazer and now the speedo is dead accurate. This shop can supply the inner and outer seals for the adapter nut at the tcase or a brand new nut with the seals already in place. I’ve got their seals with the intent to install this spring. https://torqueking.com/product/30091...chevy-and-gmc/ |
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The lumber rack had a couple cracks in it, so I had a local welder add some reinforcement. I just have to spray some paint on it so it doesn't rust.
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A little spray paint should keep the rack from rusting. I know, I know... I should have just taken it off and done the whole thing.
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With the factory tow hooks being so expensive, these 3/4" thick steel bolt-on recovery points are perfect for this truck. They are made to go under the factory bumper. I bought them off a guy on Facebook - $90 shipped for the pair. I need to buy paint, nuts/bolts/washers, and a 5/8" drill bit to go through the frame.
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Now that I have them on the truck, I don't like where the holes are drilled in these. They are so close to the top and bottom edge of the frame that there isn't room for a washer on the inside of the frame. Since my frame doesn't have any holes drilled, the maker offered to get me replacement hooks with a different drill pattern. I just have to wait a couple weeks.
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They look pretty nice and they look strong too.
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I traded a friend my chrome reproduction bumper for a factory painted bumper. The metal is easily twice as strong. I wonder if I can get the silver paint off without destroying the white paint underneath. Looks great as is.
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It does look good....
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So the guy that made these shackle hooks said it would cost extra for a custom set. I decided to go ahead and drill the frame out for the ones that I have. Sandblasted, painted, and installed.
There was no room for a washer on the top bolt, and I had to cut down the inside washer on the bottom bolt, but I would say it is still a lot stronger than factory tow hooks. Attachment 2070963 Attachment 2070964 Attachment 2070965 Attachment 2070966 Attachment 2070967 |
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I like them, they should be pretty strong too.
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I used the truck to help a friend pick up a temporary PG&E power pole from up in Paradise. His house in Boulder Creek burned down last year. I'm glad I can help him rebuild.
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[QUOTE=jimbosprint;8853709]With the factory tow hooks being so expensive, these 3/4" thick steel bolt-on recovery points are perfect for this truck. They are made to go under the factory bumper. I bought them off a guy on Facebook - $90 shipped for the pair. I need to buy paint, nuts/bolts/washers, and a 5/8" drill bit to go through the frame.
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Truck looks good working. I'm sure he appreciates any help he can get.
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