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    "OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?

    Like you, I chose to go with oem striker bolts since it lasted this long. Found a set on eBay for the price of one. The tailgate operates so much better now. I went with an aftermarket metal handle latch and it feels nice and solid. Not like to oem plastic one that flexes. Sent from my...
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    "OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?

    Dam. $30 for the striker bolts? 11570162. What the heck! It's the only thing I didn't order, but I see the plastic bushing is falling apart on one side. Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk
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    "OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?

    Can't wait to see it! Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk
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    "OFFICIAL" What did you do to your D-Max today?

    I just ordered all new stuff myself. Truck is 19 years old with the OEM hardware. Its time to replace it. I always had a tough time opening it.
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    Popped the heater core connector today

    At some point they made it molded and one piece. I don know what year it was when they started to do it. My 07 LBZ was like that. When I did headgaskets I replaced the metal tube and hose as one piece. You can cut off the aluminum clamp on the metal tube side that connects to the hose and...
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    FASS relay burnt out, cannot find replacement

    Here are some pictures of my Fass relay. Sent from my SM-S928U using Tapatalk
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    September '25 Chat - Tom's retirement

    Back in the day I bought that too. The guys were not good at multiple locations and I ended up wasting more time going back for corrections. Im glad you have a good guy there. Its a good deal for sure. That sucks.
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    September '25 Chat - Tom's retirement

    Finding a good alignment shop is tough. I avoid the big name shops. I try and find small shops that specialize in alignments.
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    September '25 Chat - Tom's retirement

    Congrats Tom!
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    Snapped the shock mount!

    U-bolts I usually torque to a spec. But Im running over sized U-bolts from Cognito. I put the full weight of the truck on the axels and torque them. I think I went to 100 ft.lbs. I rechecked them a few days later and again a couple months later. GTG
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    Snapped the shock mount!

    I wish I could say I was joking.......
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    Snapped the shock mount!

    That reminds me. If you take your truck to Americas tire / Discount tire, they will use the lower shock mounts and jacking points to lift up the truck and change / rotate your tires. Keep an eye on those guy if you go there.
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    Hey yall

    Welcome!
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    LLY Defuel

    From what I have been taught, you don't need to do a trans relearn when switching tunes. It is more for after you rebuild the transmission. Just drive "nice" for a while going through the gears at different throttle positions. Don't just change to a higher tune and hammer the throttle. Going...
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    HVAC blowing hot on one side and cold on the other with a twist

    I have not had this issue yet, but have you tried disconnecting your batteries for 5 / 10 mins again and see what happens. Back in the day one of my drivers seat functions did not work and I went through all the connections to try and troubleshoot. everything seemed to be ok. So I disconnected...
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