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Old 04-19-2018, 08:16 AM
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I know its steep but its an American made product so i wouldnt mind paying that price, after the paint job im buying them.
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 09:15 AM
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Just make sure you get a complete set, as reportedly they're not an exact match to the originals (unless you don't mind that they won't all match).
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 09:54 AM
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Just make sure you get a complete set, as reportedly they're not an exact match to the originals (unless you don't mind that they won't all match).
At this point I havent found no good door panels in tan or for a crew cab in decent shape, they do come in pairs there also a complete set with front door panels and dash board cover.
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 05:13 PM
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Fan removal.

not easy



is there a trick? Am I turning it the wrong way? Top to the right??
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 05:44 PM
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Fan removal.

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is there a trick? Am I turning it the wrong way? Top to the right??
When in doubt build another tool and turn the other way....

THAT WORKED.

 
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You beat me to it, it has reverse thread, so it don't come loose when the truck is running

Hard to find a wrench that fits in there......
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 07:45 PM
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You beat me to it, it has reverse thread, so it don't come loose when the truck is running

Hard to find a wrench that fits in there......
I had a wrench that was made from plate for another pump so I drilled a hole in some 1/8" plate and locked the pump to loosen the fan. SOMEONE got it good and tight before trying to loosen it.

Anyhow full steam ahead. I should probably find the special fittings and plan to put in that new filter water pump.
 
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I just use a air chisel
 
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You beat me to it, it has reverse thread, so it don't come loose when the truck is running

Hard to find a wrench that fits in there......
It does not have reverse threads.
 
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Old 04-19-2018, 09:24 PM
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Lefty loosie, righty tighty use an air chisel if you have one or just rent the right tool from your parts store Nate.
 
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I use a big chisel and big hammer.
 
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I just use a air chisel
Bing bing bing! Only way to do it!
 
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Lefty loosie, righty tighty use an air chisel if you have one or just rent the right tool from your parts store Nate.
The parts stores here may make most if you chuckle. I can buy a plasma cutter and tig welder no problem but rent a tool?! Nope. I made the tools with the bigger tools!

It's all done, noodle head here was trying to get it extra tight.
 
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I rented the tool but had to straighten it out to make it work, normal threads on my fan but the big warning label of right hand thread make people doubt themselves and try it lefty
 
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When in doubt, google what "right hand thread" means....
 


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