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I don't see anything. Maybe not OEM window? That would explain the horrible radio reception. Aftermarket antenna better?
 
Even on trucks without radios the hole would be on the fender, covered by a plug. Pull the skirt out of the wheel well and see if there is an antenna cable under there.
 
Ok so these must be aftermarket fenders. There is a cut antenna cable behind the fender. Maybe put on a aftermarket antenna that clips/bolts on the side of the hood?
 
I'd drill the fender and mount a stubby rubber antenna...place it with future mods (snorkel?) in-mind..,
 
Maybe a hidden antenna? Anyone with experience with these?
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Anyone that has done an OME 2.5 lift tell me if I need longer u bolts? Thank you!
 
Happy Thanksgiving! Installing our lift before family meal. :D
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Well everything told me I did NOT need new u-bolts, but that's NOT true. The OEM's are too short and the nut popped off. :o Guess tomorrow I'll be going from Auto part stores to round up 4 longer ones. He's going to be tall though! :D
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Got the rear leafs installed tonight!!! Still waiting on the heavy duty front torsion bar so I can raise the front. I had to use Auto Zone u-bolts, but I'm going to order OME ones and greasable shackles soon.
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Ok everyone I need help finding parts.

At some point Pepe has had a front and rear end collision and I need a new front crossmember and side fender "support/members". I also need the rear light box area. Not sure if I'm using the right names. At any rate it's all out of alignment pretty bad and a body shop says replacing it all is the best course of action. I've searched online and I can't find anything past fenders.

I'm hoping I can do the work my self since I was quoted $2,500+ from a shop.

Thank you!!!

EDIT: I need the entire front light housing assembly as well.
 
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Some goodies came in!
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I'm having trouble understanding what a "rear light box area" is. Can you post a picture?

Are you also saying you need headlight buckets?
 
Maybe this will help make sense...
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All the framing behind the headlights and the top crossmember.
 
Ah. What you want is a front core support. Best bet is to just get a front clip from a junkyard. That's what my son did when he had a minor traffic "incident" a few years ago. They can just slice it off another truck right in front of the firewall.
 
Right on... I'll get to calling. I was hoping for a new one, but I guess it doesn't really matter.
 
No updates on the body parts yet.

I have lots of fun parts and no time yet to install. :(

We bought:
-Greasable OME rear shackle pins and u-bolts.
-1.5" front ball joint lift and top & bottom greasable ball joints
-A new stereo with the trimmings.

Still waiting on the soft top and bumpers...constant delays from both parties.

I hooked up a cheap antenna and just set it on the dash for now so I can listen to the radio. :D

Hopefully I'll find time soon to install our new goodies! ;)

-Daniel Kent
 
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