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.Scrubbed the pioneer kit rack down and decided the straps were too dried up to be trusted in the desert sun, so I cut them off. Getting replaced with ratchet straps.
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The rack just got a coat of Rapco 686. The retainers were attached to L-bracket adapters, so I removed them. I believe in the current configuration, this should clamp onto the bed rail in my M1009.
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Tools sharpened and painted two tone 686 and black. The wood grain looked nice after being sanded down, but the sun would rot it away, so I covered it up.
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That is a pretty nifty little kit there.I had wanted to mount it in the window, but it appears that it will not fit without more modification than I care to do, plus with my luck sudden side loading would cause it to bash my glass out. For now, it's secured and out of the way. Will figure out a hard mount solution when the daily highs come down 10 or 20 degrees.
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Yeah, it's OE for the CUCV. The radio it was attached to was so heavy, I could feel the difference when I removed it.That is a pretty nifty little kit there.
Is the cable from the topper original to these trucks? If not just curious as to what you use it for.
ThanksFront lug studs:
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Rear lug studs:
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Lug nuts:
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That should make your ride run better. If not, like you said, it will complement your bushings.Been collecting stuff since I noticed the drip. Nice, bright diff cover to keep company with my nice, bright suspension bushings. Somebody bought it for a Dana and it didn't fit. Their loss, my gain. Looking at this brings a thought to mind. I always seal inboard of the fasteners so oil can't leak through the threads. The silicone beads on this gasket are outboard of the fasteners. The literature with the Lube Locker gasket claims that no sealant is necessary. They have good reviews. I will probably seal the threads on the fasteners anyway. I don't trust it. Irritating. The point of the gasket was to completely avoid handling adhesive while rolling around in the sand. Oh well. Hopefully, the diff cover will never need to be removed again. One can dream.
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You jest, but in truth, I'm putting Royal Purple in it this time. It will measurably improve my MPGs, but I won't notice because I don't pay attention. I know all the shiny crap I put on this truck is lowering the resale value, but that's a problem for whoever nabs it when I'm gone.That should make ride run better. If not, like you said, it will complement your bushings.![]()
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