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Old 12-13-08, 03:52 PM   #91 (permalink)
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Old 12-13-08, 04:01 PM   #93 (permalink)
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front recovery points

We put a couple front recovery points on the bumper.
Now to clamp the hi-lift to the top of the winch.
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Old 12-13-08, 04:48 PM   #94 (permalink)
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Drilled the mounting holes for a scout box along with tubing the frame for added support. IN THE SNOW!
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Old 12-13-08, 06:19 PM   #96 (permalink)
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Old 12-13-08, 07:02 PM   #98 (permalink)
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Today I installed a new fuel filter,set the timing ,fixed the speedo, installed new LED dash lights , fixed the brake loght switch and replaced a brake light bulb.

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Old 12-13-08, 07:08 PM   #99 (permalink)
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Old 12-13-08, 08:30 PM   #101 (permalink)
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I brushed the snow off the soft top today first time in months that I touched it and it didnt empty my bank account (Do you think it some how knew santa had all my money this month?)
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I did too and not a quarter mile later my daughter was snatching it up throwing it in a bag .... So, I did a u-turn back to the store and let her go in and pick out the air freshener...

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I did too and not a quarter mile later my daughter was snatching it up throwing it in a bag .... So, I did a u-turn back to the store and let her go in and pick out the air freshener...
HAHA That's funny, you gotta love kids!

But my air freshener is our Christmas tree on the roof. I love the smell of pine

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Very nice and clean truck. Are those HFS springs? What size spring?
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Brushed the snow off in case I need to use it.

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Old 12-13-08, 11:44 PM   #106 (permalink)
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Old 12-14-08, 07:34 AM   #107 (permalink)
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Old 12-14-08, 04:20 PM   #109 (permalink)
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Built my belly pan and corrected my rear shackle angles.

oh no snow and it was 74 with a slight breeze. gota love florida weather.

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Hey "TurnMeOver," tell us more about the "belly pan." Do you have any photos of it?

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"TurnMeOver," thanks for the link. The "belly pan" looks stout!

To post more pics here on MUD spend $20 on a Silver Star (the $$ help support this site.)

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It is 3/8 sheet . It is space 1.25 from the frame and protects every thing vital . It goes to the centr of the oilpan then up to the balancer. And yes I lifted the cruiser with it and it only flexed .25 inches. Use a floor jack to install it.

After the holidays I will send in the 20 for a star. Damn this economy.

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