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Added one of these 9pm the night before I left for Utah. Smashed the vent in the process. It's a grey one painted to match. I found the paint on here.

Got home from Utah and was invited to go to sas9 in Colorado and of course I said yes. I tried to finish the things I didn't get to do before Utah for the next cross country (almost) trip.
View attachment 3998574new rotors and pads from powerstop and a new oem rear driver side caliper because it was sticking occasionally.
Also new arp hub studs from trial gear in the back and front range in the front. I had to mix them because front range only had enough for the front in stock at the time. The front range ones don't stick out as much as the TG, but the TGs have a hex end for easy install. I'd still pick the front range if I was to do it again though.
I also adjusted the e brake while I was in there so it actually kinda holds now.
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New oem reman alternator (not pictured) and new belts. During the trip to Utah my scan Guage started randomly reading wild voltages. Like from 12.6 to 15.5. I figured it was the voltage regulator so I stopped at a auto zone and got a Chinese alt and just held on to it just in case. It never died or did it again until after I got home so I returned the dura last and ordered and installed a Toyota. the voltage stayed consistent after that. Until the morning I left for Colorado 3 hrs into the drive. I thought it was the radio because when I turned it off it went away. that's not it. Doesn't seem to matter if it's on or off. So basically had no radio for a cross country trip for no reason. ,😕

Anyway I changed the oil and the air filter (again) and drove her 1900 to ouray Colorado.
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Truck did fine other than the wonky voltage. We had a great time and I can't wait to go back.
It has been great wheeling with you and going on adventures. I can not wait to go back to SAS next year!
 
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i didn't realize that many VA folks went out to SAS. i need to sign up and join the convoy. if it weren't for these meddling kids of mine and their endless activities
I have been the last 3 years and plan to go back in 2016 for the 10th
 
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