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Old 02-06-2026, 04:57 PM   #1
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and the improvements continue

So I've now checked off 3 more items on my to do list

Had rear springs rebuilt. I found a broken center bolt in the left rear spring
and knowing they were really old, I had a local shop rebuild them, they are now installed.

Replaced the tail shaft seal on the trans.

Had an exhaust leak. found out that one of the 3 studs that holds the pipe to the manifold had broken, Heated it up and managed to un screw it and replaced it. While I was doing that I also replaced both front motor mounts.

Now I'm waiting for the rear fenders to come back from the body shop.
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Old 02-06-2026, 05:20 PM   #2
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Re: and the improvements continue

All very nice improvements that you will notice from the very next ride you take!
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Old 02-06-2026, 07:57 PM   #3
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Re: and the improvements continue

So after all this work, I had to take a drive. Took off down a local highway and I wont say how much I exceeded the speed limit by, but the truck drove much better.
Now on to other items on my list.
Being retired has its advantages.
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