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13MPG at 80 on the highway. If I slow it down to 65-ish it will bump up to 16MPG. Apparently I have a little bit of wind resistance.
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Got me beat and I think we're running similar setups. I will dig through the thread, but b/c I'm lazy, what gears are you running and where is that putting your rev's at highway?
With a 6L80, 4.88's and 37's, I'm doing 2100rpms at 70mph. I've read 1800 is optimal for efficiency with these motors.
His 8 speed should put him the smallest bit below you(.65 vs .67)
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I'm running 4.56s, so I cruise at about 1750 RPM, which is lower than I'd like with a gas engine for how the truck drives, but seems to be great for fuel economy. LT -vs- LS makes a difference too.
Good points. Forgot about the 8-speed and wasn't too familiar of differences between LS and LT variations.
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Excellent build thread and great looking LX. Nicely done.
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Thanks! I'll definitely look you up if i end up with another one in NWA.
huddleston
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Please do!
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Matt, talk to me baby. How’s the cruiser running? Any issues since last issue?
Also, I wanted to know how you’re liking your lockers and the way have them switched into your cockpit. You have a switchpro right? I’m asking because I’m looking to regear and install lockers on my 40th and haven’t decided on the direction of the build out. I know I hate the big black/blue rocker switches. I like understated and integrated switches much better.
Also, I wanted to know how you’re liking your lockers and the way have them switched into your cockpit. You have a switchpro right? I’m asking because I’m looking to regear and install lockers on my 40th and haven’t decided on the direction of the build out. I know I hate the big black/blue rocker switches. I like understated and integrated switches much better.
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My only issue has been time lately. Been on the road pretty heavily for the last 5 weeks or so and on more flights than I can count so the truck has had limited use.
I like the SP for my compressor and lockers. It's a clean install in the @Delta VS console - I lose the electronic trickery that won't allow me to engage my front locker without the rear, but that's actually been useful. Last winter backing (a long way) up a FS road in about 18" of snow keeping the front locked and the rear open gave me a ton more control.
I do wish there as an option to have the SP cut out with the DVS console on the left and three gauges on the right. Reaching the SP with the aftermarket seats back is a stretch. Would be a lot easier to reach on the right of the installation.
Great build and build thread!!
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Thanks dude!
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Interesting feedback. You’re like 80” tall and probably have go-go gadget arms so I’d be fücked at only 69”—I’m built like a T-rex.
Thanks bro maybe slow down the rat race so you can enjoy the fruits of your labor, or give me your 80 and I’ll journal how fun it is to drive for you and you can read it during your work travels.
Where did you get your carpet from?Finished most of the interior cleaning today. Removed the stuck-on jute carpet backing with a wire brush then scrubbed and washed the entire floor with a carpet extractor. Amazed at the nastiness that came off, especially considering the carpet had already been trashed. Looked like a lot of soda or some other brown, sweet-smelling liquid was all over the floorboards. I was actually pretty impressed with how well the extractor worked - accurate enough to spray down desired areas and avoid electrical, etc. Had a few challenges under and around the shifter because of the tight quarters, but managed to remove the shift knob, raise the selector housing and get most of the crud off.
Tools of the trade - butyl cellosolve based degreaser and an enzyme product to break down any remaining organic residue in the crevices.
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Finished results looked pretty good. Definitely smells a lot better. Decided not to pull the rear heater and deal with the coolant lines. Managed to get around it well enough and extract all of the fossilized cheerios.
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Removed some baggage while I had the rear panels off. Unused jack and holder, car phone receiver, 3rd row belts. Saving the bracket off the receiver - Looks like it might be useful to mount something else on behind the rear panel. Added some pipe insulation to the connectors I removed from the reciever so they ddon't rattle around inside the rear quarter.
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Cleaned the seatbelts with the extractor which worked really well. Mold was removed in one pass. Had to hit the back belts a few extra times - I think they'd been the victim of the same food spills as the floor. Extraction fluid did a good job. Keeping the extraction shoe pointed towards the tensioners kept them dry without having to bag. I'd originally considered pressure washing, but was worried I'd mess the tensioners up and was concerned the webbing may not stand up well to my washer. Belts are hanging to dry now. Hoping there's no residue - If there is I'l extract again with clean water.
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Noticed the window seals were jacked up on my rear sliders while I was cleaning the interior. Looks like the outer weather seal wasn't over the panel. Both windows were the same on the bottom horizontals and part of the way up on the ends. Assuming this would have been a contributing factor to the moisture in the cab. Pulled the seals back over the body lip, blew out the drains and lubed the rubber. Blew out the sunroof drains while I was at it since a few Members have mentioned the drains being problematic - Both looked completely clear, but cleaned for good measure.
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Ordering some Second Skin Heat Wave Pro to replace the factory jute and ordering a new carpet tonight. I'd thought about removing the factory noise control and installing Damplifier Pro, but I really, really don't want to remove the factory butyl (or what ever it is). I figure if noise bothers me after the install I'll look at some Luxury Liner in the rear which won't be too hard to add.
Looking forward to moving on to some mechanicals - All of this interior stuff never feels very productive.
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Stock Interiors. Underlayment came from Second Skin.
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Recently had an afternoon to kill in SLC and decided to swing by the LC Museum. Even had a chance to take a picture with the legend himself @cruiserdan
Well worth the trip if you're in the area.
Well worth the trip if you're in the area.
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Great 4th on the beach. Salt scares me to death though. Spent forever washing the truck.
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Mosmatic Hurricane Flip does a good job of getting where you can't with a regular pressure washer wand. Probably one of the better investments I've made for the truck.
Oooh I like that
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