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Truck-Lite LEDs
TL is a major supplier to the US Military.
One of the best upgrades that can be made to a CUCV is a set.
Long Life
3 year warranty
Very low amp draw
Excellent visibility & side/downrange light throw.
Lighter weight
No glass to break
No headlight harness to install
Etc...
Looks good
Sell the hubcaps.
Unless you have a time machine, your trucks full history will never be known.
All records were purged from system when truck was deemed surplus.
Some guys were lucky and had some maintenance paperwork still in truck.
If you knew bumper numbers, you could find...
It’s nothing more than a carriage bolt w/lock nut and steel bar stock with slightly curved ends.
Flat will work just fine.
All needed items available at any local hardware store.
Engine and Transmission Fluid and Filter change.
Mobil1 oils and Wix filters
Zero debris in trans pan.
Clean and reinstall.
New Wix Fuel Filter
New Wix Air Filter
Fixed damage to bed wheel well from tire blowout.
Fixed damage to rear bumper from backing into tree.
Fixed bent Spare...
Don’t forget to add new freeze plugs to the growing list.
Usually a neglected item and they will eventually corrode and leak.
Easy with engine out.
Nightmare with engine installed.
A can of Seafoam will work wonders on a fuel system.
I pour a can in about once a month. Sooner if I drive more than usual.
Keeps fuel system happy.
Never any issues.
Keeping the tank topped off will prevent condensation inside also.
I was not.
Had 50 in them.
Only time I do 65psi is when I have a heavy load in truck or trailer.
Then deflate back to 50 once unloaded.
Didn’t hit anything on road either.
Just Murphys luck saying hello.
It’s Monday.
Was Headed to get new tires.
About 15 miles to go and no warning blowout at 55 mph.
Installed set are BF Goodrich Commerical TAs.
Not putting same back on.
6 years old and not worn past change indicators.
Didn’t bend rim but did bend truck.
Tread completely separated as...
Use a Delphi or ACDELCO part.
That pump isn’t fun to change and the cheap one, like you bought, lasted me a whole two weeks.
Wanted to get it running ASAP when I first got it home and bought the cheap one. Mistake!
I replaced it with an acdelco and it’s been flawless for over two years.
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