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PennSilverTaco's "Perfect 5-Lug Regular Cab" Build, Aspergers, and General BS MegaThread!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by PennSilverTaco, Jul 15, 2014.

  1. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:00 AM
    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Retired cat herder Moderator

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    Even funnier, my friend did it twice. The first time he was 35 and she was 19. Next one he's 47 and she is late 30's.
     
  2. Dec 13, 2020 at 2:06 AM
    ColoradoTJ

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  3. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:19 AM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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  4. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:21 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    The auger drive is leaking oil or lubricant of some sort and will likely have to be replaced...

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  5. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:33 AM
    PennSilverTaco

    PennSilverTaco [OP] Encyclopedia of useless information...

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    Added a little something to the old girl...

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    :oldglory:
     
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  6. Dec 13, 2020 at 7:55 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    The propulsion system looks good!

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  7. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:02 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    I tightened that bolt and cleaned the grease off, so if it’s still leaking I will know!

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  8. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:18 AM
    6 gearT444E

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    Door size is a little different but I bet the actuator would work, should be relatively easy, just grab a 2nd gen door from the junkyard and take all the guts out.
     
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  9. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:21 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    And what about the switch? Get an aftermarket unit and cut hole in panel to fit?
     
  10. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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  11. Dec 13, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    I would compare, but I bet the switch panel would fit in your door card. How about finding a door from a 6 lug regular cab, I believe they came with power locks.
     
  12. Dec 13, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    Nice!
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2020 at 9:58 AM
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    That probably took care of it.
     
  14. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:01 AM
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    I think its supposed to snow here tomorrow so l need to move the truck into the garage sometime today
     
  15. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:14 AM
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    Runs great and the awful noise from the auger drive seems to have disappeared; I even used up the last of the tire shine on it!

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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    I went the other way, at 29 I got involved with my now wife who was 41
     
  17. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:54 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    Cougar!
     
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  18. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    I found where the leak is actually coming from...

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  19. Dec 13, 2020 at 10:55 AM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Yup, 59 and 47 now
     
  20. Dec 13, 2020 at 11:02 AM
    PennSilverTaco

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    Stiffler’s mom!
     
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