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Not on installation instructions so im going on a limb here, in order to get the best results, should I tighten up the sway bar a bit before I take it off jacks and then fully torque it to spec? Or tighten to spec on jack stands? (its only slightly lifted maybe 1-2 inches.

I figure itd be best to torque down at actual right hight....
Ride height. If you tighten with a droop it will ride like poop.
 

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changed from winter shoes to summer shoes on ol' Skidmark (aka 'the flying turd')

35x12.50-15 vs stock more or less

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Installed front brake pads, calipers, and hoses. Then spun the truck around to remove the bed. Time to clean up the back half of the frame, and tackle the rear dif fluid change and brakes.

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finished the harness for electric doors. I'll make some jumper wires tomorrow at work so I can hook them up, while they're off the truck, to test. Really sucks because you pretty much need to be a contortionist to unplug some of the connectors in the doors lol.....let alone having very low dexterity in my right hand.

I'm pretty sure one of the motors is bad so I'll be deep into it more. Luckily I picked up a pair last spring along with a step-side fender and other parts at a farmers place. I'll slap up some pics when I get a chance.
 

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Not a damn thing! Been sitting like this for 2 weeks now. Almost ready for second coat of primer and final block sand on bed.
Cab needs roof and windshield repair and then it’s ready for primer.
All other pieces are prepped for primer.
Need to turn this thing blue again before the weather gets nice!

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My black mirrors are already dull af from the sun. Anything to bring back the shine or do I just live w them/ buy something else?

4 months sitting outside i guess was too much to ask.
Oil, wax, tire shine?
 

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Installed front brake pads, calipers, and hoses. Then spun the truck around to remove the bed. Time to clean up the back half of the frame, and tackle the rear dif fluid change and brakes.

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I put some eye bolts in the 4 of the bed mount locations and used the engine hoist made it super easy to remove and re-install
 

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finished the harness for electric doors. I'll make some jumper wires tomorrow at work so I can hook them up, while they're off the truck, to test. Really sucks because you pretty much need to be a contortionist to unplug some of the connectors in the doors lol.....let alone having very low dexterity in my right hand.

I'm pretty sure one of the motors is bad so I'll be deep into it more. Luckily I picked up a pair last spring along with a step-side fender and other parts at a farmers place. I'll slap up some pics when I get a chance.


I used alligator clips and tested my door wiring....made a stand so they could stand upright outa an old pallet and some HD pipe hangin brackets. and used wires with alligator clips and a spare battery....
 

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Today the fan switch came in for the new cooling system. Just waiting on the radiator and fans.

Also sitting in the shed I have got a B&M super cooler and was wondering if I should throw that on there with it's own e fan or just run with the cooler in the radiator? Any opinions?
 

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I put some eye bolts in the 4 of the bed mount locations and used the engine hoist made it super easy to remove and re-install

That's genius... I'm about to pull my bed and I'm definitely going to try it this way
 

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Today the fan switch came in for the new cooling system. Just waiting on the radiator and fans.

Also sitting in the shed I have got a B&M super cooler and was wondering if I should throw that on there with it's own e fan or just run with the cooler in the radiator? Any opinions?
There is no such thing as too much cooling for an automatic transmission. If you already have it, and are installing the new radiator/fans install it. That's what I would do. May want to install a transmission temperature gauge as well. Easy for me to spend your time and money though!
 

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Today the fan switch came in for the new cooling system. Just waiting on the radiator and fans.

Also sitting in the shed I have got a B&M super cooler and was wondering if I should throw that on there with it's own e fan or just run with the cooler in the radiator? Any opinions?


Looking at new radiators for mine. Which one did you get?
 

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I put some eye bolts in the 4 of the bed mount locations and used the engine hoist made it super easy to remove and re-install
You have any pictures of the set up? Awesome idea!
 

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