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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 06:31 PM
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@Vabow

do you remember if these seat covers are the graphite or the dark charcoal?
I have a 93 with the dark gray interior and not sure which of the seat cover colors to get.
Thanks.

Nice looking truck by the way!

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Seat covers, Scottsdale from seat covers unlimited

Door panels from rock auto

Pioneer stereo and new speakers
 
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 07:12 PM
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Charcoal I went back and looked at receipt, great seat covers.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2022 | 11:01 PM
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Thanks for that. I am going over to Seat Covers Unlimited right now and ordering up one.
 
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Old Feb 22, 2022 | 02:14 PM
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Old Mar 9, 2022 | 09:19 AM
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TOWING MY BOAT ON THE BEACH
 
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 09:27 PM
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Nice find on the truck! Awesome transformation!

How is the quality of those door panels?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 06:27 AM
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Are they same quality as factory, no but they have held up good. Much better than old broken rattling door panels. I am glad I purchased them and would recommend them for someone needing replacements.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 06:48 AM
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Thank you! I've heard mixed reviews on the coverlay panels.

 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 07:03 AM
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Last year I purchased new intake boots from rifraff along with a Donaldson 6637 air filter kit. Also purchased a hydra from them running the php 65hp daily driver tune. Definitely a big improvement in power and trans shifting. Did drop my fuel mileage down form 16 to 14. But that might be on me now that it sounds so good. Made truck more enjoyable to drive.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2022 | 05:56 PM
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 09:01 PM
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The only thing I don't like about the cover lay door panels is the old school speaker opening design, wish they design or sold the door panel like they came from the factory. But they do look good, and way better than the old door panels.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2022 | 07:26 AM
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Nice truck! Pretty much the same vibe I'm going for, I'm glad to see you're out using and enjoying yours.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2022 | 06:21 AM
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Towing this summer I have noticed the coolant temperature running a little higher than normal. Never heard the fan clutch engagement like it once did. I ordered a replacement one from rockauto, it’s a Hayden #2835. Probably will not know if it makes a difference until next summer. Factory one is probably worn out after 260000 miles.



 
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Old Oct 16, 2022 | 03:11 PM
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Sounds like class action lawsuit time!

Mine still works at 280k luckily. I would go Hayden if I needed replacement. I have always had great luck with them.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2023 | 07:41 PM
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Still on the road, was having problems with brake lights not working and unlocking shifter lock. Had to stand on brake pedal to get lights to work and shifter out of park. Inspected the brake light switch and it had a stick shoved between switch and brake booster arm. I’m guessing po did this because of same problem. I adjusted shim some and it’s working great, will get new switch asap.


 
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