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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 10:46 AM
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Traveled mileage

Watched my truck's odometer register 80,000.0 [for the 2nd time] and still doing quite well!
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by DesertZuki
The source isn't cited, but this information looks like it originated from a pdf the state of Conneticut put out on a "fact" sheet:
http://www.ct.gov/dph/lib/dph/enviro...fact_sheet.pdf

In part, they cite California's ARB as a source of information. I don't know much about the Connecticut Department of Health's political leanings, but it is wouldn't be much of a stretch to argue CARB policies border on eco-terrorism.

I've spent some time on RV forums and when people get a rig that stinks and they can't get rid of the smell, even by replacing the carpet and upholstery; the ozone generator always works. I haven't seen a post where someone tried it and it didn't work.
You are correct on the source. Oddly enough, a friend stopped by to talk to me last night at work and this topic came up. He used to work at a car dealership and they used ozone generators to get the smoke smell out of vehicles. He said an overnight with the generator and a spritz of 'new car smell' and they were good to go.

I think I will look into finding a place to rent one and see how it goes. I won't be driving the explorer until December, so I have some time.

Still need to patch the antenna holes in the roof and get the decal residue off.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Reps to you for that DesertZuki.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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I'm from Connecticut....

I can only say it WILL work to get the baked in the sun vomit stench out of velour upholstery.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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Out of curiosity, what are y'alls thoughts about the new "Similar Threads" stuff at the bottom of the page? Or, let me put it another way: I find it a waste of space when I'm scrolling down to find the "Quick Reply" box, and I've not seen anything in it that has been the least bit useful.

Here's what I'm looking at today:




So, has anyone found the "Similar Threads" addition to be helpful? And, what are your thoughts?
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Gary, you can collapse it.
Click the icon on the right of the banner.

Yes, it's useless waste of space. (and bandwidth)
But I find the same of adsense of keywords making hyperlinks in my posts.
Too much bull**** going on here.

Contact IB directly or one of the admins in the 'site announcement' forum.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:04 PM
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I got my LED cargo lights from China today.
New 'Severe Duty' Motorcraft pads for the front.

Ordered a fresh pair of tires for winter.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
Gary, you can collapse it.
Click the icon on the right of the banner.

Yes, it's useless waste of space. (and bandwidth)
But I find the same of adsense of keywords making hyperlinks in my posts.
Too much bull**** going on here.

Contact IB directly or one of the admins in the 'site announcement' forum.
Cool! I didn't know I could collapse it. Have done and hope it stays that way.

As for contacting IB, I have on other things and have yet to hear back so won't bother on this one.

Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
I got my LED cargo lights from China today.
New 'Severe Duty' Motorcraft pads for the front.

Ordered a fresh pair of tires for winter.
I'm anxious to see your cargo lights. Or, maybe I should say "see the light from them" as they may not be truly visible.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ArdWrknTrk
I got my LED cargo lights from China today.
New 'Severe Duty' Motorcraft pads for the front.

Ordered a fresh pair of tires for winter.
Jim, since you've probably got the highest mileage truck here. What are the best brake pads/shoes you've used? I don't need brakes for probably another 10 years, but when I do. I'd like to put some good pads/shoes on.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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I bought a pair of these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251386262349?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
20W of LED light should make a BIG difference as I load and unload my truck in the dark this winter.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Oh yes, I forgot about those, your job box, etc. Should make a tremendous difference.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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"Best" is many things to many people.
What are your driving habits?
How much do you care about rotor life?
Water/mud an issue?

Semi metallics were the thing, but ceramic pads are getting better every day.

Less scoring and dust than metal.
Far better wet performance than organic
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 03:57 PM
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I like Hawk ceramics.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 04:03 PM
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These lights are meant to illuminate fountains - from the bottom of a pond or pool.
If I exceed a meter with them mounted in my lumber rack I have big problems!

Never tried Hawk.
never had enough traction to overwhelm the brakes.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 85lebaront2
What year? Ford used two different design compressors between 198 and 1986.
EDIT: TURNS out it just mounted to it directly! Sweet!
Uhm later. My ac brackets mount doesn't have a flat spot on it.
 
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