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I considered buying one of his. But this was a $20 investment for the few weeks a year I may need it. And most of that cost was magnets that seem to have all kinds of cool uses.
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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I successfully rebuilt my fan clutch actuator valve! I was really worried about it since everything seems to be going wrong, but I set the valve in almost boiling water, then watched the valve open and supplied compressed air@ 20 psi, then 40 and finally 60 and everything worked as should so I'm really happy! It only cost $ 6.00 to rebuild. Super happy about that!
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Do you happen to have the part # and where you got the large oring at. Having trouble finding the correct size. Thanks
I went to O'reilly's and basically found the about size for the orings, They didn't have all of them specifically the high temp rings So I went to Napa and they had what O'reilly's didn't.Just ask for the entire oring box, that has every seal in it and you can match them up pretty well. The only oring you can't replace is inside the plunger, it's a sealed unit. What I did was pour some trans fluid on it and allow it to soak in for a few days. I added the trans fluid once a day for 5 days straight.
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OK, I'm getting caught up here so this is all over the past few weeks...
Not pictured: I installed some upgraded civilian style wiper blades.
I replaced my Truck-Lite LED headlights with a pair of Maxxima LED's. One of my my Truck-Lites lost one of the low-beam LED's
I'm a little ticked so I thought I'd try something else. I think the Maxximas look better and more closely resemble the standard issue sealed beams. They can be used for both 12V and 24V service. They did require the use of H4 adapter plugs.
Installed a 4"In 5"Out X 36" turn out style exhaust stack for 'cool' factor.
I riveted on some new drop side warning plates and installed the correct ignition switch plate for a winch equipped truck.
AND, after over FIVE YEARS of ownership, I finally got my wife to go for a ride! That's my biggest feat achieved thus far!
Not pictured: I installed some upgraded civilian style wiper blades.
I replaced my Truck-Lite LED headlights with a pair of Maxxima LED's. One of my my Truck-Lites lost one of the low-beam LED's
I'm a little ticked so I thought I'd try something else. I think the Maxximas look better and more closely resemble the standard issue sealed beams. They can be used for both 12V and 24V service. They did require the use of H4 adapter plugs. Installed a 4"In 5"Out X 36" turn out style exhaust stack for 'cool' factor.
I riveted on some new drop side warning plates and installed the correct ignition switch plate for a winch equipped truck.
AND, after over FIVE YEARS of ownership, I finally got my wife to go for a ride! That's my biggest feat achieved thus far!
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Found another leaking wheel O-Ring. This is number 3. I'm not fighting this one, straight to the tire shop. Picked up a 1 ton chain hoist at Harbor Freight (my truck came with zero tools from GovPlanet). Ordered the dry-deck mats for the tool boxes. Bought a 5 lb fire extinguisher to go in the empty mount on the transmission selector tower. Lubed and adjusted all the control cables (heat, throttle, engine stop, modulator, hand throttle, whew..). Got that pesky bolt to seal up on the front pinion seal housing. Even got to take her out for a little drive and enjoy our unseasonably nice weather.
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what's the tire shop charging you per wheel?
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My place charges me $50 for a tire breakdown/clean+sand/rebuild/new o ring.
What's the story with the dry deck mats? Never heard of that before.
What's the story with the dry deck mats? Never heard of that before.
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Someone else here posted about them. They are rubber matts that have "air channels" under them. Put them in the toolboxes to keep things from sliding around all over, and they let air under them to prevent rust.
http://www.duragrid.com/index.html
I think I ordered the wrong ones, though. I ordered the "Deck Tile" and it is more hard plastic than rubber. I believe I wanted the "Non-Slip Matting". I'll call them tomorrow to confirm I order the right stuff this time.
After I found out my local tire place charges $60 for the tire service, I swore I'ld never fight with another one.
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Does the $60 include a new o-ring?
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Negative. I've provided them. I don't think they would charge me for them though. They quoted that as their standard, "large loader tire service". Also wouldn't charge any more for me having them remove the wheel
from the truck vs. me bringing them just the wheel/tire. I'll pull the CTIS stuff, but let them do all the heavy work for that price.
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That's a heck of a good deal! If I would have known about them, I would have had them do all 6 before I brought her home from Ogden!
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I need to do this as well. What did you use as a lube and from what end did you go from on the cable? Did you do your parking brake cable too?
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Didn't get the parking break cable yet. I just used WD-40. Disconnected the ends and held it up so it could run down inside the cover. Inside the cab I pulled the levers out and sprayed them while working the lever in and out. I'm sure there are better things to use, and better ways to do it, but it did make a huge improvement on how well they move.
I know they make specific lube and adapters for motorcycle control cables. They would probably work well for the smaller cables.
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I called and talked to them today. Verified that the "Non-Slip Matting" is what I wanted. I can return the other and they are sending the new stuff out. Very good customer service FYI. My first order arrived overnight with standard ground shipping.
This stuff, but in black.
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She spent the day with a heavily armed friend...
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Indoor range, also?
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