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    What is everyone using for stabilizers?

    Since MV’s are so tall….. what are you using for a stabilizer? How do you like it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Military connector crimpers

    I cannot find my AF8 crimper….. never used it. Hate to buy another, then find mine. I bought some of the m connectors to fix and modify my light harnesses. Would this potentially be a cheaper alternative? iCrimp Deutsch Solid Contacts Crimping Tool AWG 26-12 for Size 12,16,20 applicable to...
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    Adding auxiliary tail lights….. would like some help…..

    I want to wire in some trailer led lights on the back of my truck higher up. I have a reason….. Anyone interested in making and selling me some male-female splices. Basically a male and female connector to go between the light plugs and the truck harness using the military connectors, then have...
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    Battery venting

    I have a battery tender that I leave on the batteries. They are about 3 years old Walmart batteries. I noticed crystals forming on the top of each battery. I am wondering if they are overcharging or what what could be causing this.
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    Anyone put a lock in their battery boxes?

    What did you use? Any links and pictures? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Costco has CAT shirts.

    Had to pick one up….. they were in my price range for a tee shirt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Rubberized Undercoating

    Anyone have any experience with rubberized undercoating? Suggestions? I am thinking of spraying above my rear tires (not on a stock bed). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How to treat scratches on windshield?

    So, apparently when the army painted my truck, they got after it with a razor blade and scratched the glass. I received a recommendation from a glass guy to wax it with windshield wax. Any other opinions before I pull the trigger? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How to straighten your cab?

    All, I just noticed that both my bushings are toast. My cab in the rear is shifted to the drivers side by about 1”. Can bad bushings cause that or is there something else I need to look at? How would you straighten it? I have the passenger bushing out and there is a lot of slop up front...
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    Bushing Hardware

    All, here are some dimensions of my hardware for my bushings.
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    Easiest way to swap bushings?

    Anyone have a write up or video on the easiest way to get the driver side swapped? I did the passenger side once and it was no fun. Had to use a forklift to lift on the bolt tip then a sledge hammer to pop it loose. I don’t have access to a forklift anymore. The driver side looks worse…. Sent...
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    Are market lights required to be legal?

    Do you have to have them day one or is that a nice to have. I imagine temporary boxes don’t need them, but when is it a requirement? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Spare tire mount options?

    I am planning out how to mount 2 spare tires on the back of my rig. At one time I considered having two of the factory hydraulic units welded center to center, but the weight seamed excessive. Right now I am leaning toward a davit crane and two cradles. Any major reason not to use a cradle...
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    Door lock adjustments?

    Finally got my doors put back together and the door lock on one side doesn’t fully unlock the door on the inside. But, I can still unlock it from the outside. Is this an adjustment issue or maybe my carpeting is catching the lock mechanism? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Found duct part to fit….

    All, I used this part for my foot well heater vents. it looks to be a perfect fit. Crush-Resistant Duct Hose for Air, 2" ID, 2-3/8" OD https://www.mcmaster.com/5152K43
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    Weights placard….. any DOT rules?

    I recarpeted my cab. Is there anything that says I need to have the weights placard installed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Fixing my hump mat seams without sewing ….how to

    All, just posting what I did to fix my seams on my rubber jump mat. The threads were snapping loose and the seams were starting to split. I asked a local boat cover maker to sew the seams back, but her machine was not big enough to fit under, so she gave free advice and some vinyl seam tape...
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    Remind me the routing for the CTIS harness?

    So, I just installed my winch/auxiliary harness into my dash…. Getting ready for my evaporator install. does the CTIS harness route from under the dash in this hole from the center area?
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    Deutsch or Weatherpak connectors for my DIY harnesses

    All, I am making some DIY harnesses for things like lights, diesel heater, etc…. I would like to connectorize it some. Does anyone have a connector series they prefer? Some need to be water tight…. Some will not. Do you prefer a different brand all together? Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Winch Oil

    When @fuzzytoaster and I swapped a winch from an A0 to my truck, we drained all of the winch oil and saved it. I am about to get ready to fire up the winch again. The oil “looks” clean and clear. Should I reuse it or swap in fresh? I forget the volume, but it is a lot of oil to buy if it is...
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