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    LMTV Switch Panel Install

    I have an AO1078. I powered a 8 switch Switch Pros (https://www.switchpros.com/ ) from the12v post on the pdp. I wanted to be able to switch all the items without energizing the whole truck. The SwitchPros unit allows for all the switches to be programmed individually. Timed switches, low...
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    Cab Airbag/Shock Alternative - Bentley Metal Fab

    Thanks for doing this post. I wanted to let people know about the airbag system that Ryan built as well. Ordered them up and got them fast. Packaged great with fantastic instructions. Installed them last week and have been testing them out this past week. My airbag had failed so i was driving...
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    Coolant heater addition. 1997 1078

    My current design includes a marine water heater/tank and a diesel heater that will be used for the camper. I wll be able to use both 110v(shore power or inverted) or diesel depending what the siuation is. My thought was to add the ability to plumb into the motor cooling system if needed. I...
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    Coolant heater addition. 1997 1078

    Was wondering if anybody has added one to their truck? Would like to heat water for the camper as well as have the motor in the loop as well. And if you have added a heater where did you tie into the motor cooling loop. Thanks, Blair
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    1078 driver door window install.

    Interesting. Deed is done now. I ended up removing the aluminum channel by drilling out the rivets. TM states that some had screws while other had rivets. I will replace them with screws in the event my dumb areaks another window. Overall pretty easy. Blair
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    1078 driver door window install.

    I looked in there. Beginning to think my PDF's that i down loaded didn't download completely. Going to go through and re-download to be sure. Thanks again! Blair
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    1078 driver door window install.

    Thank you for that. Exactly what i needed. I need to see if I can find it in the 1078 TM's . Blair
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    1078 driver door window install.

    Anybody have experience doing it? Went through the Tm/s to see if it was covered but couldn't find it. Window was very easy to get out after I broke it accidentally. I was a moron. Blair
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    Expedition engine?

    Best picture I have on this computer of the truck. Hard to tell but the spare wheel will go in the usual place. Personally like the idea of the analog 3116 for the simplicity. In the future will look for the 290 upgrade and an exhaust brake. Obviously i removed the bed and installed the Shot...
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    Highway speed gear 3.07 vs 2.87

    During the research of installing the 2.87's I was curious to have heard more from the people who had talked about removing the reduction hubs. Unfortunately, at that time the Ecco hub wasn't around and installing the 2.87's seemed to be the only way of accomplishing a gear change with all the...
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    Having only had the pan dropped to put in some new solenoids, what would you see that could indicate condition? My theory on the water egress came from finding that seal badly damaged and the area being a flat surface exposed to rain. We have had a ton of rain as of late and i hadn't driven the...
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    Those were my directions. Nothing to lose at this point. Blair
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    That doesn't look good. I assume that was motor oil inside? "Hope" is not my typical plan in life but in this case I hope the water wasnt in there long enough to damage anything. Blair
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    I am waiting to hear what % will be. I have been trying to educate myself regarding what the analysis will show.
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    Quick update, Decided to take the truck to a mechanic. Didn't want to change the fluid in front of my friends house. Truck center replaced dipstick grommets and seal, Pressure tested transmission cooling system (no issues) and as a matter of routine sent transmission oil sample out to be tested...
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    Thank you. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything special. Blair
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    Water in Transmission question . 1078 1997

    Last Friday i hopped in the truck after not driving the truck for awhile. Checked fluid levels and drove around 25 miles. I was dropping the truck off at buddies house so he could do some cabinetry work on the camper box. Got to his house and noticed that dripping had occurred under the...
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    Auxiliary fuse box?

    I went with a Switchpro setup for the cab. A little pricey but seems to be a nice setup. https://www.switchpros.com/ Blair
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    Anyone swap out their steering wheel?

    Direct fit. My only problem is I tried painting with vinyl spray it it came out horrible. I should have left it grey.
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    LMTV Cab Suspension Airbags Alternative

    Funny how life is. Driver side air bag started leaking yesterday. What did you end up going with? Blair
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