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Mar 28, 2008 | 07:26 PM

c ball

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Static shock!

Is there anything you can do to keep from being zapped when you slide out of your pickup?I get out ,reach for the door to close it and a spark jumps..

Mar 28, 2008 | 07:34 PM

F0rdzTuff

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hehe...Shoes and clothing made of carbon. You can also try Static Guard....Orange can with blue labeling...
http://www.mystaticguard.com/

It's in your local grocery store.

Mar 28, 2008 | 08:52 PM

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Wakes you up in the morning, doesn't it? Kind of fun to touch your wife and/or kids when you get out...

Mar 28, 2008 | 09:22 PM

waspsaw

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Scotchgard the seats will last longer.

Mar 28, 2008 | 11:11 PM

F0rdzTuff

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Originally Posted by waspsaw

Scotchgard the seats will last longer.

Take the time to ground the fabric with some braided copper, and it will last forever. I was giving the easiest, quickest, cheapest option.

Mar 28, 2008 | 11:18 PM

Y-Blockhead

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Excellent idea!! I'm going to try that... Does it need to be braided or can you use regular copper wire with an alligator clip to clip it to the fabric.

Mar 28, 2008 | 11:49 PM

F0rdzTuff

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Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

Excellent idea!! I'm going to try that... Does it need to be braided or can you use regular copper wire with an alligator clip to clip it to the fabric.

Braided works the best...The flat, woven stuff.