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Did you get the rubbery ones or the rigid plastic ones? I got a pack of each months ago and haven't gotten around to try to put either in the holes.
These are the rubber style, "thermoplastic" rubber if we want to be technical.
Due to the slightly loose fit I wouldn't use plastic style.

I don't have any on hand, but I'd suggest applying silicone paste lube (not adhesive) prior to installation. Help keep it sealed.
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Added DD fogs today. It was a bit of a chore, as there isn't anything that fits the AFN bumper direct. I need to angle them down, but that's a project for another day. They look good though and I can't wait to get them pointed right.
 

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These are the rubber style, "thermoplastic" rubber if we want to be technical.
Due to the slightly loose fit I wouldn't use plastic style.

I don't have any on hand, but I'd suggest applying silicone paste lube (not adhesive) prior to installation. Help keep it sealed.
Thanks for that tip. I will try the rubber plugs when I get around to it.
 

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Had Line-X done a few days ago and then added the toolbox today. My toolbox appeared to missing the tether in the box though... I also had to tap out the threads on the bed after the Line-X. I pulled the tie downs and plugs, prior to taking it in. Broke the front drain plugs, so I have a set on the way.

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Finally got around to installing my new amber light bars from diode dynamics.

Also finally took a few minutes to adjust my headlights down a bit, been getting lots of high beams flashed my way since the lift/level.
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Starting to think The ditch lights aren't bright enough. ?

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Finally got around to installing my new amber light bars from diode dynamics.

Also finally took a few minutes to adjust my headlights down a bit, been getting lots of high beams flashed my way since the lift/level.
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Starting to think The ditch lights aren't bright enough. ?

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The 5g membership fallout :LOL: ...

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The 5g membership fallout :LOL: ...

Bills coming out of wallet.webp
So true.

And to top it all off, CVT goes and has a clearance sale on discontinued tents and awning they're trying to dump... $125-150 for 4.5" and 8ft awnings.
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I really need to get my oem wheels and spacers up on here so I can keep my wife calm as these packages keep arriving on my porch.
 
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So true.

And too top it all off, CVT goes and has a clearance sale on discontinued tents and awning they're trying to dump... $125-150 for 4.5" and 8ft awnings.
https://cascadiatents.com/pages/expedition

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I really need to get my oem wheels and spacers up on here so I can keep my wife calm as these packages keep arriving on my porch.
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Dammit stop taking pictures of my porch!
Your neighbor forwarded that photo to me and is worried that it will get to this point :crackup: ...

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Oil change and tire rotation. Full Synthetic.

She is purring like a kitten.

Those that use full synth - do you truly wait 10k miles before changing?
 

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Oil change and tire rotation. Full Synthetic.

She is purring like a kitten.

Those that use full synth - do you truly wait 10k miles before changing?
I only change mine yearly and currently have just over 15k on the truck that is 2 and a half years old.
But I do on mine fail driver vehicles ( I use Amsoil oil and filers which are good for either 15 or 25 thousand miles).
Never had any engine issues over 22 years .
 

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Oil change and tire rotation. Full Synthetic.

She is purring like a kitten.

Those that use full synth - do you truly wait 10k miles before changing?
Every 5,000 miles. Jug plus one quart of any of the better synthetics, and Motor Craft filter at Wally World, around $35. I tow a heavy travel trailer, about half of the mileage on my Ranger is towing, so every 5,000 miles is cheap insurance. Would and do change all my vehicles, past and present at 5000 miles, heavy or light use, and have always used synthetics and factory filters.
 
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