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  1. Too old to change oil ?

    72 and have two NAPA filters and Amsoil sitting around. Repair/Stealerships either won't use your stuff and/or charge you kinda what they would for a regular change. Also like Signature Series oil. So it looks like in another month Il'll be changing the oil and rotating the tires: one of the...
  2. Carrying wheels and tires in the bed of my Ranger

    Once I was following a truck that had a tire on rim in its bed. It hit another vehicle and the tire bounced up then out and again right in front of my car. Fortunately it just ricocheted off to one side. That used up one of my lives.
  3. Spray in liner or bed mat

    I've had a few Ranger's over the years and evolved from: no liner, a bed mat, a liner, now on my newest sprayed in. I removed the mat or liner every 6 months to wash and wax the bed area. Over time the mat and liner rubbed through the paint. If I didn't have the money I'd prefer the mat (for...
  4. What's your kayak rack setup?

    When I need the bed for gear I use this roof level pivotable T-bar (great part), hitch extender (so the gate can be fully dropped) and the stubby antenna (so I don't have to be concerned about hitting the tall OEM antenna). The slings are good for centering the kayak. I've had other rack mounted...
  5. Oil filter price increase?

    After checking out a number of You Tube videos and articles I started using NAPA (Wix) Platinum Oil Filters. I don't know the current price, but they periodically go on sale for a significant discount.
  6. Tailgate Strut installed

    I got one too, but for me it's when I have my hands full, then open the gate and not getting a hard drop.
  7. Finally Did My Own Oil Change

    Please indicate what length thumb screws
  8. Finally Did My Own Oil Change

    I have the Valvomax drain plug and recently bought their recycle bag and hose to bag adapter. Hopefully now NO possibility to spill any oil.
  9. Bilsteins

    Had the 5100's installed today. Front set at 1.2". $300 to install. Ordered 1st week in August 2021 and received completed shipment last week. Without a doubt the best thing I got for this truck. Saddened to wait this long, but well worth it. Now I don't have to feel like I'm wobbling around in...
  10. Anyone buy the stubby?

    I have a cap , roof rack, and stubby antenna on my truck. When I go kayaking I put the boat on the rack. Without the stubby the boat would have hit the antenna.
  11. Question about rear shock replacement

    Don't understand bottle and piston. I read on the Bilstein site that the label should be reading right side up.
  12. McGard lugnuts - yay or nay

    Just received and installed the Gorilla recommended 41137BCB black lug nuts. Please excuse the chicken scratch sketch included. Also, there's no shoulder on the Gorilla nuts..
  13. McGard lugnuts - yay or nay

    On the spec sheet it indicates: 12mm X 1.50, 1.40L 3/4 AF, and 60 deg. When I get them I'll attach comparison pictures.
  14. McGard lugnuts - yay or nay

    Sent an email to Gorilla for black lug nuts. They recommend 41138BC (bulk, sold individually) or 41137BCB (4 pack). Landed up buying (6) 4 packs for ~$83 including shipping and St tax
  15. McGard lugnuts - yay or nay

    Well I cancelled the order. Thanks. Someday a black bulged quality set will be available
  16. McGard lugnuts - yay or nay

    Just purchased their 84658 installation set (~$79 w/o tax). It includes black 4X (5) 1.5L 60 Deg cone lock nuts + (1) lock nut. Calculating the across points dim for the .81 (13/16") across flats dim is .94. Hopefully without any other issue that's larger than the .91 dim shown in 'Jacksmydog"...
  17. Without the specific tool, popping the side "vents" off?

    Maybe use Dental Floss between the body and the emblem. Although a little warming up with a Heat Gun will help. I think I also used a Credit Card. You can pretty much pull it off with your hand once the adhesive is separated. BTW, Plastic removal tools are cheap and you'll find other uses for them.
  18. OK, dumb question time

    Why are you concerning yourself with this problem? She caused this. Let her figure it out! That's how I dealt with my two ex-wives.
  19. Supercab Rear Seat Headrest

    Thank you guys. $1.78 at Lowes for 1/2" Dia X 36" poplar dowel cut to (2) 1 7/8" long. ~20 min for install. Have a cap on the truck with limited rear view area. Will take any additional open area in my mirror
  20. DIY: Adding the 12V Power Outlet Option in the Bed

    Installed the power outlet yesterday. Now I can back the truck up to the kayak launch area, pull the inflatable out and fill it from the bed with my electric pump. The screws were on back order and expensive, so a quick trip to my local hardware store got me the (4) M5x20 screws for a fraction...





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