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One thing to keep in mind when sourcing used halogen headlight assemblies is that the the internal reflector (vapor-deposited aluminum) degrades significantly from bulb heat and moisture. After 30+ years the light output erodes significantly, no matter what high-end bulb you might be using...

Be sure and check that Hagerty is providing you the coverage you need. Some of their policies are for vehicles that are rarely driven or driven just for parades, etc. When I was evaluating them I asked them a simple question, "if I am camping and a tree falls on my truck, is it covered?" the...

TEQ Customs has plug and play LED headlights with glass lenses, but it will set you back $950. 80 Series OEM+ Edition Headlights | TEQ Customs 80 Series OEM+ Edition Headlights | TEQ Customs - https://share.google/rpgPNmwcnJCrjUS3U

I recently replaced my Slee caster corrections bushings with Dobinsons and found the vertical marks used for the Slee install ended up corresponding with the template that Dobinson provides. Having a machine shop press the bushings in/out was money well spent. I also did one arm at a time to...

Resurrecting an 18 year old thread from the dead! Any recommendations on a local shop that rebuilds power steering gear boxes? Plan B might be using Red-Head out of Washington, which seems to have a good reputation.

Agree - the nutserts need to come out. Ideally you can drill them out, but sometimes they spin and you need to grind them (I used a Dremel).

I'm on my second set of Cooper ST Maxx. They have tough sidewalls and a fairly aggressive tread which works well in the desert.

If you have a sunroof and rear speakers, you can somewhat access the roof rack holes from the inside without removing the headliner. Here's what I did: 1. Rear holes. Remove rear speaker covers and speakers. You can pull back the insulation to expose the holes. The access is not direct enough...

4 hours is very reasonable if all goes well......but I don't have any experience with a project all going well:hillbilly: Manufacturing tolerances and other factors can makes some trucks easier than others. I would hesitate to do this job if I had to have the truck available the next day...

Yep, 5 gallons.

You might get another 31 years out of your current alternator given the low mileage. The brushes can wear out, but those can be replaced cheaply. I would recommend keeping the OEM alternator - it is hard to match the OEM quality. You could buy a cheap spare if it makes you feel more...

OHMMU Group 24 80Ah Advanced Lithium 12V Deep Cycle Battery - $400 I won this battery at Overland Expo West last month and do not need it. This costs over $500 with delivery from OHMMU. Unopened in box. We can open it and do voltage test upon purchase. SKU: G1G24 Perfect for any RV, camper...

Here's the thread on adjusting the heater valve Adjusting water valve to maximize A/C performance - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/adjusting-water-valve-to-maximize-a-c-performance.173731/

Once you get your plumbing sorted, see this post to set up the adjustment cable on the heater control valve Adjusting water valve to maximize A/C performance - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/adjusting-water-valve-to-maximize-a-c-performance.173731/

I've owned my 1997 since 2004 and have been meticulous on maintenance, keeping up the aesthetics, and sprinkling in some modern conveniences (stereo, back up camera, etc). If I was to buy an 80 today for around $10K, I could easily spend another $15K to make it comparable to my current rig...