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Spare tire is mounted in the bed securely. I got the bracket on Amazon for $29 (Rigid Hitch in-Bed Spare Tire Bracket (RHTC-35L)). I only had to modify it slightly and buy a longer carriage bolt because of the big tire.
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Yikes! The AC belt stretched a little after a drive across town and it started cutting into the lower radiator hose. I tightened up the belt and pulled the hose down with a zip tie for better clearance. I should probably replace the hose soon. Worth noting that the longer the belt, the closer it gets to that lower radiator hose.
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We shall see if this vacuum reservoir helps any with my crummy brakes. I'm too tired to even test drive it around the block tonight.
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Looks interesting, let us know how it works.
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I figured out why the truck would start in any gear and the backup lights didn't work: busted neutral safety switch. Fixed!
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The brakes on mine are hard as a rock, also tried a vac canister, no difference. Have a new booster on order with Pickmup, will let you know how that works.
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The best way I can describe it: It has functioning power brakes for most of the pedal, but feels like manual brakes at the bottom. It takes a lot of foot to make a complete stop, and there is no way to make a sudden emergency stop. They feel even less safe going downhill. I cannot lock up the tires no matter what. |
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I adjusted my headlights tonight. I should have taken a before picture. The passenger side was pointed at the ground instead of my fence. The bulbs don't match so the driver side is a little brighter, but at least they aim the same way now.
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Lights are nice and white....
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Seriously, please, i have a similar booster. all you have to do is pop the master off. You'll see a small stub in the booster hole that should have a hex shaft. That's adjustable. It actually pushes the master's shaft. You should feel it make contact juuuuuust before the master bottoms out on the booster, but you should feel it. Look up master cylinder/booster engagement. They make a tool, but I just did it by feel. I had mine way too far engaged, and the fronts would lock themselves in a couple of miles. I got it all set right, much better now.
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My new Summit ram's horn manifolds (2.5" collector) showed up the other day, and the Calyx manifold dressing showed up today. I have an appointment with the exhaust shop on Wednesday for new 2.25" pipes and 18" Magnaflow mufflers.
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The new exhaust manifolds are installed and ready for new pipes and mufflers.
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This truck is getting fancy......manifolds look nice
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man, what a fun posting to read! You have a really nice truck and good luck on your tasks! I look forward to reading updates and I hope at some point I make Chevy Truck friends like you! LOL
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Just got the truck back from the exhaust shop. It is fairly quiet at idle and has a healthy growl when you give it gas. I'm pleased overall. I asked for the pipes to come out at a 45 (not a 90), but it still looks good.
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Looks good, what mufflers did ya use?
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Video to show the new exhaust: https://youtu.be/PFEGELsYHSk
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