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Old 02-22-2009, 11:01 AM   #63
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Old 02-22-2009, 11:22 AM   #64
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-1 for not pointing that out in the video...


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What section in wal mart are you finding the clamps? Auto motiver or hardware?
They are either in the automotive section, or near the RV section.......depends on what Wally World...
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Great post, I'm headed to wal-mart. I think I am going to cut some strips of rubber from a bicycle tube to put under the hose clamp to avoid any scratching.
I dont recomend useing any rubber around the clamp. The clamp wont scratch as it doesnt move once installed.

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Nice write-up Chris!
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I didnt remove anything to show how EASY AS PIE this is to do. Now, Go out and do this. $2.54 is cheap as opposed to replaceing a tailgate.


Nobody should listen to Chris4x4 anymore..................the clamps cost me $2.48.
Way to blow the validity of this story now Chris.
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Old 02-22-2009, 12:04 PM   #66
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Nobody should listen to Chris4x4 anymore..................the clamps cost me $2.48.
Way to blow the validity of this story now Chris.






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Old 02-22-2009, 12:27 PM   #67
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Yeah, they saw you comin'..... decided to hike up the price 6 cents. I wasn't having any of that!
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Old 02-22-2009, 01:10 PM   #68
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No its not. On the passenger side, the tailgate hinge is open on the underside allowing it to pop right out like I showed in the vid.
ahhhh. Nice job Chris!
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Just got mine done. Thanks Chris! I also talked them down to $2.48
Sweet! That makes two of us! I'm glad Chris posted this thread this morning.

I woke up wondering what I wanted to do today, but Chris made my mind up for me.
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:18 PM   #71
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For the record. I bought me E-Z Clamps a while back, Wllay World must have had a "Price roll back".
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:39 PM   #72
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Old 02-22-2009, 02:44 PM   #73
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As with any Modification, in the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury. In rare instances, men performing mods on their trucks reported a sudden decrease or loss of vision. It is not possible to determine whether these events are related directly to these mods or to other factors. If you experience sudden decrease or loss of vision, stop doing mods, and call a doctor right away. The most common side effects vehicle maintinance and mods are headache, facial flushing, and upset stomach, less money, and angry spouse. Less commonly, bluish vision, blurred vision, anal seepage, or sensitivity to light may briefly occur.
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Old 02-22-2009, 08:06 PM   #80
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No shit! I'm going to get some of those clamps tomorrow. Thanks Chris.
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