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From: Visalia,CA
I just use a little WD-40 after a rain when locks on the house get sticky. That doesn't last well either, but it does free them up. When I really want to treat my locks I spray WD-40 in the hole with a nozzle, then spray the key, then rub a dry graphite stick on the key to make a paste, then insert the key into the lockset and work it back and forth.
The tailgate on the truck gets that treatment. That's the only car lock I have used in years.
The tailgate on the truck gets that treatment. That's the only car lock I have used in years.
its a pain to open my driver door, i have to use all my might sometimes, im afraid im going to break off the key
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From: Whittier, CA
But you may have sticky linkages beyond the lockset, and you have to get inside the door to lube that.
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From: Whittier, CA
I don't know how much they pay these guys, but it ain't enough!!!
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player....0365%26embed=1
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player....0365%26embed=1
Hotshot
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From: Whittier, CA
Ya, no kidding. I get sweaty palms watching that stuff.
We were discussing here that it was surprising that they allow them to free climb like that. There was plenty of opportunity to design a restraint system, but they are just neglecting it and letting them free climb to save time.
The hard hats seemed a little silly.
We were discussing here that it was surprising that they allow them to free climb like that. There was plenty of opportunity to design a restraint system, but they are just neglecting it and letting them free climb to save time.
The hard hats seemed a little silly.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Rowland Heights
Hey guys. You don't have to have a Hot Rod to do the Jeff's Fun Run on the 22nd of Jan
Jeff's Fun Run
Starting point is Ken Grody Ford on Beach Blvd. Ends at Bob's Big Boy in Downey. Get all your Chapter members to to the Poker run.
Jeff's Fun Run
Starting point is Ken Grody Ford on Beach Blvd. Ends at Bob's Big Boy in Downey. Get all your Chapter members to to the Poker run.
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Laughing Gas
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: So Cal
I honestly don't see why we can't have power door locks in our tailgates. Seems like a really stupid thing to leave unlocked when we push the button. (Or just walk away, as some of the more elaborate security systems allow now.)
Have to see if anything is avail... or build one. Could be an entertaining pet project, although from what I recall of the mechanism... might have to build a replacement for the whole handle.
Edit: apparently there are a few products out there, in addition to some hard tonneau covers that work with the power locks. This amuses me....
(All I can think of is that the OEM figured that the bed is open anyway?)
The only problem with justifying a modded 250 as a "workin' man's hotrod" is that all my money has gone towards performance and reliability... so it doesn't really [I]look[I] like a rod. Maybe if I put a wing on it...
Jokes aside, I miss my sports car buddies.
Have to see if anything is avail... or build one. Could be an entertaining pet project, although from what I recall of the mechanism... might have to build a replacement for the whole handle.
Edit: apparently there are a few products out there, in addition to some hard tonneau covers that work with the power locks. This amuses me....
(All I can think of is that the OEM figured that the bed is open anyway?)
The only problem with justifying a modded 250 as a "workin' man's hotrod" is that all my money has gone towards performance and reliability... so it doesn't really [I]look[I] like a rod. Maybe if I put a wing on it...
Jokes aside, I miss my sports car buddies.
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From: Omaha/Elkhorn, NE
I don't know how much they pay these guys, but it ain't enough!!!
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player....0365%26embed=1
http://www.liveleak.com/mp53/player....0365%26embed=1
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From: Whittier, CA
