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Well, I joined the club. Changed the transmission filter, fluid and pan (Mishimoto +2 qt) and installed the Fitzstick and the obligatory Lubegard. Also, front and rear diff and transfer case fluid. TBH, it was yesterday and today. Hey, I am getting old. Glad I did it now, my body hurts. Like Ma used to say, “Old age ain’t for sissies”. Truck is 3 + years old and 28000 miles. Transmission fluid wasn’t terrible but definitely brown. Added the FitzStick too. Much easier to refill. Now that I have a drain plug, it should be a lot easier next time.

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Had the Powerstop Z36 towing brake kit installed today. Already seems better!

It’ll get a 1200 mile test the next few days. Through the Appalachians up into SW PA to tour Falling Waters home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A bucket list item for me. Then spend weekend chasing Smallmouth Bass with a buddy in Western Maryland then home through the Appalachians.

It should be a great test for the new rotors and pads!i
 

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Had the Powerstop Z36 towing brake kit installed today. Already seems better!

It’ll get a 1200 mile test the next few days. Through the Appalachians up into SW PA to tour Falling Waters home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. A bucket list item for me. Then spend weekend chasing Smallmouth Bass with a buddy in Western Maryland then home through the Appalachians.

It should be a great test for the new rotors and pads!i
Sounds like a Fun road trip and a good test for your new brakes on your truck.
Happy and Safe Travels Driver!😉
 

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I added these blind spot mirrors. Its hard for me to notice the blis light. Im always coming across someone in my blind spot. Auto zone had it on clearance for $2 a pair. I was about to pay $11

I watched a ranger raptor review awhile back and the guy put these on in the exact spot. I tried other locations but I like that spot better. Its about the same if put it lower outer.

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I added these blind spot mirrors. Its hard for me to notice the blis light....
I need to look into getting a pair also. Would be nice if they had the yellow light run the perimeter of the mirror....for me that yellow dot is in a poor place.

Changed the oil and filter (50k), checked the clutch harness hose (seemed in good shape. Sprayed it with some Dave's Side Hussle. Will either change it out or attach some zip ties just in case), also washed it for the first time in about 6 months...travesty I know)
 

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Since I'm not on the road driving back and forth to Sherman every day, I decided to go back to basics on the truck. I got up this morning and put the spare tire back in under the truck.
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Then I went to Lone Star Conversions and had the tonneau cover taken off. It had been on the truck 4 years. It was time for a change.
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Next step is to stop in Bonham on the way home from Dads and give it a bath.
 
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Since I'm not on the road driving back and forth to Sherman every day, I decided to go back to basics on the truck. I got up this morning and put the spare tire back in under the truck.
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Then I went to Lone Star Conversions and the tonneau cover taken off. It had been on the truck 4 years. It was time for a change.
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Next step is to stop in Bonham on the way home from Dads and give it a bath.
Nice to change things up once in a while, Clay.
 

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Okay got it back from the alignment shop. Everything went in spec perfect. The redesigned angle on the upper ball joint actually makes the truck ride smoother as the upper ball joint is no longer pinched. For your viewing pleaure
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Went to the car wash and gave it a bath late this afternoon.
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A lot better than it was. Good enough.
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