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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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I found out the hard way that there is a hole in my glove, funny thing is I am still using them, fingerprints are way over rated
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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When in doubt.....don't scream and shout.....just use a bigger hammer.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Bolt-on doesn't.
Universal isn't.
One-size-fits-all won't.


And an oldies but goody:

Any tool or hardware dropped will roll to a point just beyond reach and stop.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dffay
Any tool or hardware dropped will roll to a point just beyond reach and stop.
The easiest way to measure the midpoint between your frame rails is to drop a bolt or socket under the truck. It will always stop exactly in the middle of the truck making it just as difficult to retreave from either side.

Rick
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
When in doubt.....don't scream and shout.....just use a bigger hammer.
If it doesn't fit...........
Force it........
If it breaks you needed a new one anyway :-)
 
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Old Aug 7, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 53 Effie
The easiest way to measure the midpoint between your frame rails is to drop a bolt or socket under the truck. It will always stop exactly in the middle of the truck making it just as difficult to retreave from either side.

Rick
True! but there is a corollary: "There is a 6"-wide zone in the middle of the truck that is beyond arm's reach. When attempting to retrieve anything from either side, your fingers will do no more than knock it into this zone."
 
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