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Old 10-07-2015, 06:12 PM
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I was amazed how much the stance of the 285's changed from 7 in wide rims to 8 in wide rims. Looked like totally different tires. I had a set of steelies laying around, I thought I would be a little different and paint them up, and try and find some dog dishes for them. But thats proving to be difficult.
I have a set of dig dishes you can have for the price of shipping if you want them. They're not perfect, so they should be just right for Green Machine, lol. Joel Salatin says "Good enough is just right".

The only issue is that they're for a 4x2 truck so you'll have to cut holes in the fronts for the 4x4 hubs.

This is them on the truck they were on:




Text me or something if you want them.
 
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Old 10-07-2015, 08:44 PM
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Better pounce Thomas lol. Especially for the prices you were finding them for...
 
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Old 10-07-2015, 09:14 PM
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Yeah! That's what I'm after! I'm game! I can work a little magic on em.

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Old 10-07-2015, 09:24 PM
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You got any more parts off that old truck? That camper shell is sweet lol
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 08:42 AM
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You got any more parts off that old truck? That camper shell is sweet lol
Nope. All that is left is in a few boxes somewhere in a mountain of boxes at the new place. Nothing notable, that's for sure.
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 09:27 AM
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So my PMF RSK was just delivered the other day and I already have a set of U-codes from a '99 with 2.5" leveling springs. Just need the rear springs. I've been looking for a good deal on a set of B-codes, but no luck yet. There's a few in the local junk yards, but they want close to new prices. So, I found a guy parting out an '06 F350; would that be a good source for rear springs? According to car-part.com they should be C or F codes depending on whether or not they have an auxiliary spring.
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 11:17 AM
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The coolant line runs off the WP off the plug on the right by where the thermostat is. It then goes to the filter, then to the coolant overflow tank. No heater hose involved. The filter head has an extra port in it.
A little different than mine, but yours is setup a bit better too. I think it will be darn near as accurate as the ECTS in the pump.
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 06:56 PM
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A little different than mine, but yours is setup a bit better too. I think it will be darn near as accurate as the ECTS in the pump.
I bought a cheap gauge to give it a try Nick. I only thing I'm wondering now, is there enough room in there for the probe? We shall see tomorrow!
 
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Old 10-08-2015, 11:38 PM
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Well,thanks Glenn. I am about done with my interior and the headliner is now black. Oh yea the interior is looking ffiinnee!!!

Also my seats are about ready to go in. Lovin the dual 40-20-40 seats!
 
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Old 10-09-2015, 07:40 AM
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I saw the pics! I didn't see the ones with the black headliner tho. Share it here! Share it here!
 
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Old 10-09-2015, 08:26 AM
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Someone once told me: "Pics or it didn't happen...."

AARON! lol. jk.

Happy Friday everyone! Going camping one last time this weekend!!
 
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Happy Friday everyone! Going camping one last time this weekend!!
Coworker went (camping) hunting last Friday. After dark got up from the campfire to relieve himself. Went thru some bushes and walked off a cliff.

Gee Wiz, ya just never know ...
 
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So my PMF RSK was just delivered the other day and I already have a set of U-codes from a '99 with 2.5" leveling springs. Just need the rear springs. I've been looking for a good deal on a set of B-codes, but no luck yet. There's a few in the local junk yards, but they want close to new prices. So, I found a guy parting out an '06 F350; would that be a good source for rear springs? According to car-part.com they should be C or F codes depending on whether or not they have an auxiliary spring.
Anybody?

According to sdtrucksprings.com, they sell rear springs that fit from '99 to '07. So while these are not the typical B codes everyone gets, I'm pretty sure they'll fit the same. Just wondering if anybody has any experience with them?
 
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Anybody?

According to sdtrucksprings.com, they sell rear springs that fit from '99 to '07. So while these are not the typical B codes everyone gets, I'm pretty sure they'll fit the same. Just wondering if anybody has any experience with them?
I ordered my front U-codes from them. I'll be putting them on today if I can track down the eye bolts for them.
 
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Old 10-09-2015, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Hussler
Coworker went (camping) hunting last Friday. After dark got up from the campfire to relieve himself. Went thru some bushes and walked off a cliff.

Gee Wiz, ya just never know ...
Oh my!! Was he ok? That's a Heck of a wake up call.
 


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