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Old May 18, 2022 | 08:07 AM
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I've hit turn signal levers with my knee a few times. It usually breaks the switch. So I made a short lever using stainless steel and delrin. Then for fun, I made a brass ****, then other ***** by request.

And while I was at it, I whooped up some axle tube & transfer case vent hose breathers. Those crappy store bought breathers fall apart, so I made brass breathers. I have to have something, or dirt daubers will pack the hoses full of mud and stunned spiders.

First pic is a short one compared to standard length aftermarket lever.






 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 08:17 AM
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Those are cool. If you can make one in 270 Winchester I'd buy it.
 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 08:23 AM
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Those are cool. If you can make one in 270 Winchester I'd buy it.
Thank you. Yeah, I think I've got some 270 Win brass in the shop.
 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 09:58 AM
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Old May 18, 2022 | 10:54 AM
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I have my 1st one already installed, I went with the black Delrin tip. Thanks again for the custom touch, I'll post some better pics when the truck is outside in the sunshine.
 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 05:21 PM
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I have my 1st one already installed, I went with the black Delrin tip. Thanks again for the custom touch, I'll post some better pics when the truck is outside in the sunshine.
When you take the pic, hide the stamping that says "Property of Copiah County School District".
 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 05:32 PM
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I will, S-2 in effect.
 
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I will, S-2 in effect.
Yep, "TSC" don't stand for Tractor Supply Company.
 
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Old May 18, 2022 | 08:12 PM
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Yep, "TSC" don't stand for Tractor Supply Company.
Well to most folks it does....
I need to hit the "Class IV" and get resupplied.
 
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Well to most folks it does....
I need to hit the "Class IV" and get resupplied.
You of course meant to type "Class VI". Spider whiskey!
 
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Yes VI, just making sure you are with it. Lol
 
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I've hit turn signal levers wi .... etc ...
Nice looking levers.
 
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Thanks Tbear!
 
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Thank you, Mike. Just got my short signal lever and breather. Top notch work, friend. This will be in my build thread in short order!
 
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Thanks Jared! I'm glad you're happy with it.
 
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