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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:06 PM
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Do they look for that emission crap at inspection time?
What inspection?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Excursion4X4
I found it easiest to take the plate off then reach in behind and twist the bulb socket...The stupid lamp housings break when you try to remove them.....I did that on the 00. Looks like you can pry the holder off, but not so much....SNAP! @#$&*@#&@()(#@ off to ford to get new ones.....!
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:12 PM
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What inspection?
Must be nice. It's yearly here
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:19 PM
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Yup, it sure is.

What do they inspect out there?
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Hey Chris, you were the 3,333 post!

You win installing dummy plugs and stand pipes!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Yup, it sure is.

What do they inspect out there?
Rust holes in the body, exhaust, lights, wipers horn, suspensions, steering, tires and probably a couple other things.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Rust holes in the body, exhaust, lights, wipers horn, suspensions, steering, tires and probably a couple other things.
Rust holes?!!! Why is that even relevant to a safe vehicle! My truck would never pass inspection....
 
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I show Jim is post 3333...
 
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Good evening guys! Yep I see Jim is post# 3333 as well. Dave has trouble with numbers sometimes as well.
 
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Yeah, I saw 3333 on the main page. When I came in here Chris was the last post...
 
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Doing good here Jay! Just relaxing from a belly full of smoked pork chops tonight. Dang good if I do say so myself!

How are you?
 
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Yeah, I saw 3333 on the main page. When I came in here Chris was the last post...
Sure Dave we believe you!
 
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He snuck in the post first...
 
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I show Jim is post 3333...
I guess I better buy a lottery ticket
 
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