ROTW - TX_TLC

[clarkrw3]

where did you get the supplies for your roof rack fix and do you have part numbers?? Thanks

 

[TX_TLC]

where did you get the supplies for your roof rack fix and do you have part numbers?? Thanks

I got these at autozone...they can be aquired from any auto parts store...

The plugs aka auto fasheners are Body-Tite! #45680 Chrysler/Ford/GM and the silicone is DAP Gaskets 100% Black Silicone.

During removal of the roof rack I also removed the nutserts. Most popped out through the hole in the roof skin with very little effort.

 

[Alboyce]

Do those PIAMM horns make a noticeably louder bark than the wimpy OEM horns?

I'm shopping horn replacement and want some power .

Alboyce
1994 80
Stock, Locked

 

[NorCalDoug]

Do those PIAMM horns make a noticeably louder bark than the wimpy OEM horns?

I'm shopping horn replacement and want some power .

Alboyce
1994 80
Stock, Locked

It's not PIAMM, it's FIAMM. And yes, they are a different tone, which I think is much better than the OEM tone. The horn sounds louder, but I don't have any way to check decibels, so it's just sort of by ear.

Well worth the $10 each per horn. I bought a high tone and a low tone. I don't know what TX_TLC has.

 

[Alboyce]

Thanks Doug:
Price is right.
Al

 

[TX_TLC]

:whoops: Doug is correct...they are FIAMM. IMO they are 100% impovment over the stock horns. I purchased both the low tone and high tone and they simply plug right in! The ground is the bracket/bolt.

I doubt you will be disappointed with this quick upgrade. I have heard that the Hella horns still have a high pitched euro sound, which these do not at all. They sound like a 100% American horn.

Funny the only part of any US truck I have had that I perfer over the horn of my Toyota...the horn.

 

[reffug]

I want one of den der horns dat'll play dixie.....................................

 

[NorCalDoug]

I want one of den der horns dat'll play dixie.....................................

The Sparky-wireless special? yeah...you'd dig it the most

 

[TX_TLC]

Couple more action shots...

 

[AndyR]

nice...

Hey TX_TLC,

A tuff truck...very impressive PM list.

I like the roof rack fix...may I steal your idea?

How did you remove your nutserts...just yank 'em out with channel-locks, or something???

Andy
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'88 FJ62, '96 FZJ80

 

[TX_TLC]

Hey TX_TLC,

A tuff truck...very impressive PM list.

I like the roof rack fix...may I steal your idea?

How did you remove your nutserts...just yank 'em out with channel-locks, or something???

Andy
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'88 FJ62, '96 FZJ80

Thanks...

Of course you can steal the idea. It was one of many discussed on here.
To remove the nutserts I inserted a bolt 3-4 turns then took hold with vise grips and most quickly popped out. Only a couple did I have to really work on to pop them through. I found a circular motion worked best for the ones that provided resistance.

Then using the dremel, cleaned up the surface rust and then plugged the holes, sealing with silicone.