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How can you install a civvy 12v socket if the ashtray is bolted shut? And the ashtray itself makes a great storage area for a 12v socket Y adapter. So I have two 12v sockets in my truck now.
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My friend's parents are British and are always amazed at how large american vehicles are - seems most in Europe are used to small compacts and hot-hatches... A full-sized diesel Blazer is probably like an elephant on the road there...I still love how shocked the people here are when you arrive with a CUCV on 33´ MT´s at a parking lot...
Check belt adjustment first....Is there a problem showing up?...
Well I think its actual size isn´t that unnormal compared to a BMW X5 or those GT series, VW Touareg or Porsche Cayenne ...I think its more the fact that its old,dirty, rugged ..and loud but yeah small cars are normal here ...some people even call ford rangers "big american pickup trucks" .. I really need a lifted K3500 dually or something like that (wasn´t there a dually CUCV?)My friend's parents are British and are always amazed at how large american vehicles are - seems most in Europe are used to small compacts and hot-hatches... A full-sized diesel Blazer is probably like an elephant on the road there
Check belt adjustment first.
Welcome to the sickness i mean clubInstalled a new heater core, resealed the right rear hub, and installed a 16k B&W Hitch.
That's important work (and I'm not even kidding here).I'd do it myself, but I can't argue with the quality of work my mechanic does and he'll do this while I'm taking my youngest to swim class - done by the time I'm out and showered . Leaves my weekends for chasing electrical stuff and playing with kids.
Did you have to modify the hitch or truck any to get the hitch in there? Did the pintle hook braces that attach to the frame interfere?Installed a new heater core, resealed the right rear hub, and installed a 16k B&W Hitch.
Yes, you have to cut out the lower braces from both rear tow hooks to access the frames bolt holes if you want to use a bolt on hitch. You can always create a new brace with some 3/8's bar stock and attach it to the tow bar bolts and hitch bolts to re-strengthen the lower supports.Did you have to modify the hitch or truck any to get the hitch in there? Did the pintle hook braces that attach to the frame interfere?
Ok. I see. Thank you for the info and pictures as well. Nice to know model number too. Did you just get that truck on a Govplanet auction? I saw a real sharp unit went a few months back and it was white and in GA.Yes, you have to cut out the lower braces from both rear tow hooks to access the frames bolt holes if you want to use a bolt on hitch. You can always create a new brace with some 3/8's bar stock and attach it to the tow bar bolts and hitch bolts to re-strengthen the lower supports.
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I just put the same hitch on Mr Rusty. The diagonal pintle hitch braces do not interfere. But the bottom braces on the bumper will have to be eliminated or modified. It can easily be done with a torch, grinder and welder. I just did away with the underside brace. I don't think it will be air lifted or tied down on a transport in the near future. And if so I will secure it to the frame like every other vehicle gets tied down. Happy Holidays.Did you have to modify the hitch or truck any to get the hitch in there? Did the pintle hook braces that attach to the frame interfere?
Yes, you have to cut out the lower braces from both rear tow hooks to access the frames bolt holes if you want to use a bolt on hitch. You can always create a new brace with some 3/8's bar stock and attach it to the tow bar bolts and hitch bolts to re-strengthen the lower supports.
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Actually, there are zinc spacers on both sides "top and bottom". I just did them the way the instructions laid them out.I think the little pieces of zinc flat bar with the holes in go on top of the frame flange. It helps distribute the weight better on the flange. Sort of spread it out in a way. I seen that they made the same hitch to fit Ford Dodge and General Motors heavy and light duty pick-ups. That is a one hitch fits all design. Works well. Double check me on the Zinc pieces.
I got this one from a family member in California and had it shipped to GA. I will paint it back to original CARC green and add the MT markings.Ok. I see. Thank you for the info and pictures as well. Nice to know model number too. Did you just get that truck on a Govplanet auction? I saw a real sharp unit went a few months back and it was white and in GA.
You got one good looking rig there:
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