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    85 vent windows

    I powder coated a lot of those parts on the '77. The downside is powdercoat can be thick enough to cause some interference issues. On the '90 we are doing now, I will most likely Cerakote.
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    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    All your pedals or just gas? Empire fabrication sells a gas pedal relocation that moves it an inch closer to the driver so that the pedals are more in line. I think I paid around $45
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    Steering Wheel Too Close '84 C-10

    Ididit via squarebody syndicate sells a shorter column. Additionally, there are a few shops across the country that will shorten a stock column.
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    Clamping brake lines to axle tubes?

    I just want to say that Ricko is continuously going above and beyond on this forum and his post is representative of this. While I might respond to a post, he actually takes time to mock up an example and to explain and take pictures. Always positive, helpful posts. Thanks Ricko!
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    Clamping brake lines to axle tubes?

    Additionally, look at various brake companies. Lots of parts available on the market for this.
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    Best Truck Roof Top Tent for Weekend Camping?

    This is a sticker I've put on a few trucks around town. *Edit...you can buy them on Blipshift.com. They have a lot of cool shirts/stickers but I don't think I've ever seen square body stuff
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    Best Truck Roof Top Tent for Weekend Camping?

    He may not want to admit that he made his truck handle worse. 500 pounds in the bed of a taco can be rough, I can only imagine that much weight above COG.
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    Best Truck Roof Top Tent for Weekend Camping?

    Fortunately I have a 10x10 vertical wall tent and bunk bed cots. The cots are as comfortable as a bed. But as soon as my youngest is done with scouts, I plan to sell most of my camping gear off.
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    Best Truck Roof Top Tent for Weekend Camping?

    Best tent is a $50-100 tent at Walmart that you can throw in the bed of your truck when needed and in garage the rest of the time If you actually do any offroading, adding 200 pounds to the highest point can make vehicle unstable. Plan on damaging it on tree limbs as well. Also creates a lot...
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    Yes. That x-member is heavy.
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    Never have I had the frame vins checked and compared to the door or dash plate. I think it really is a non-issue especially considering the amount of trucks built with aftermarket frames.
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    The weight was probably 250. Two of us could lift/ move it on/ off trailer. Isn't all your vin info on the right frame rail? What are your plans for the truck? Any performance, bags, engine swap? Now would be a good time to install frame reinforcement such as GSI or Porterbilt if you plan to...
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    I know a few of you are going to disagree with me but I really don't think any sort of jig is necessary. The OP isn't doing any fabrication, purely replacing one riveted part for another. With 5-6 cross members it should square up as tightened. Again, these frames flex significantly and aren't...
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    Pretty sure we drilled out to 7/16, I don't remember though.
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    Replacing a single frame rail, can it be done?

    Not really a big deal to do. While we didn't separate all the way down, we did remove all but 2-3 cross members for repairs/ replacement. These frames are pretty flexy and aren't perfectly square from new if you ask me. Don't tighten all the way until all bolts are in and really should square...
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