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Old 03-03-2016, 04:39 PM
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In the "What do I do today" department, I bought half of the bolts I need for the diff cover install Lowes only had half of them so I have to go to the other one across town to get the other ones.

I just ordered the cover!!

What is the bolt size and length required for the new cover? i think i may go studs and nuts. or allen head bolts
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 05:02 PM
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Got the hitch adjusted for the camper. Pickup makes the camper look small compared to the Ex.

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Old 03-03-2016, 05:13 PM
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They do look good back there David.



That truck keeps looking better and better Dave.
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 05:17 PM
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Installed a GTP38R today. Adjusted the waste gate prior to install, it was very loose. All I can say is wow!! Totally different in the power band, sounds like a jet, no more surge, and smiles ear to ear.

Pics or it didn't happen !!
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 05:40 PM
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In the "What do I do today" department, I bought half of the bolts I need for the diff cover install Lowes only had half of them so I have to go to the other one across town to get the other ones.
Tractor Supply man, you can buy bolts in bulk there.
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Skip1970
I just ordered the cover!!

What is the bolt size and length required for the new cover? i think i may go studs and nuts. or allen head bolts
5/16" - 18(threads per inch) X 1-1/4" plus your washers.
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by hav24wheel
Got the hitch adjusted for the camper. Pickup makes the camper look small compared to the Ex.

I like your Puma, looks like you have the rear bunkhouse slide model. We looked at one of those but my son is over 6' tall now and could not fit on the bed, we opted for the FQSS with the large bed is the rear.


IMO Puma is a great basic camper, so far ours has been very enjoyable.
 
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i took my steering arm nut off today to remove arm and install drop steering arm, man that nut was not no 400 ft lbs lbs like they claim it to be on at, it was less then 100 lbs torque i could tell as it was easier to remove then my lug nuts.

good thing i'm changing this out, as it was not as tight as it should have been.
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 06:26 PM
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i took my steering arm nut off today to remove arm and install drop steering arm, man that nut was not no 400 ft lbs lbs like they claim it to be on at, it was less then 100 lbs torque i could tell as it was easier to remove then my lug nuts.

good thing i'm changing this out, as it was not as tight as it should have been.

Just weld the new one on.....
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 07:31 PM
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Jbweld is the king of welds.
 
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I like your Puma, looks like you have the rear bunkhouse slide model. We looked at one of those but my son is over 6' tall now and could not fit on the bed, we opted for the FQSS with the large bed is the rear.


IMO Puma is a great basic camper, so far ours has been very enjoyable.
It's a 32DBKS, so double bunk, kitchen slide. The beds on the one side in the back are longer than the ones on the slide side. But I didn't get the outside kitchen option. So there's 4 beds back there. I'm over 6 ft, and my little bro is even taller than me, the beds on the one side are ok for us, but can't stretch out completely unless you lay at a angle. Lol I really like the camper though. It's nice and works great for my kids. But they are little yet. 4 and 2. So they have plenty of room back there.
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 09:01 PM
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Greased my slip joint today. Messed around with hubs since they've been giving me trouble since I bought the Ex. Decided I was better off with new ones and ordered the Mile Markers. I have some popping noise when turning hard left not sure what it is but think it may be hub related.
 
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Originally Posted by mecdac
5/16" - 18(threads per inch) X 1-1/4" plus your washers.
Thank you- I have the new cover coming also and needed this info. Did you use a grade 5 or 8?
 
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Old 03-03-2016, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by freesoul
Thank you- I have the new cover coming also and needed this info. Did you use a grade 5 or 8?
us a 5 or less as you dont want a super hardened one breaking off inside they are harder to drill out.
 
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Thank you- I have the new cover coming also and needed this info. Did you use a grade 5 or 8?
I would use factory bolts. Find a dealer.
 
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