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Old 04-10-2013, 07:00 PM
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Replaced my Coolant Reservoir after failing at trying to patch my original cracked leaky one. New one looks better and doesn't seep coolant.
Still running hot though? According to Ultra Gauge Coolant temp is 250-260???
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Old 04-10-2013, 07:35 PM
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Added this bada$$ decal on the tailgate to support our troops. http://herooffroad.org/

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Old 04-10-2013, 07:56 PM
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Finally got off my ass and took the heat gun to my fading body plastic.
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Old 04-10-2013, 07:57 PM
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Added this bada$$ decal on the tailgate to support our troops. http://herooffroad.org/

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Awesome decal!

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Old 04-10-2013, 07:59 PM
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Finally got off my ass and took the heat gun to my fading body plastic.
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Wait wait wait explain this process lol please
It looks good
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:00 PM
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Finally got off my ass and took the heat gun to my fading body plastic.
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Is that how you got them nice and black? How exactly did you do it
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:04 PM
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8 bucks for heat gun at harbor freight,
Just get it about half inch away and move slow til it starts looking wet.
Also a crap load of vids on youtube

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Old 04-10-2013, 08:04 PM
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Awesome decal!

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They also have other decals and shirts, hats, koozies, and all kinda goodies. I don't work for then but ill definitely promote a good cause!

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Old 04-10-2013, 08:06 PM
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They also have other decals and shirts, hats, koozies, and all kinda goodies. I don't work for then but ill definitely promote a good cause!

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Old 04-10-2013, 08:13 PM
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:22 PM
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Finally took the motor completly out. Now ordering a used one with 75k miles tommorow. Can't wait
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Old 04-10-2013, 08:29 PM
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Any one heard or running the maxxis buck shots XMT ...just wondering if the have a decent tread life ??

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The soft compound on those is awesome in the dirt. You get a lot of offroad life. Street not so much. They wear out pretty quick.
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Old 04-11-2013, 03:39 AM
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What did you use to clean the break dust? I have tried everything, cant seem to get it clean.
This. Got it from Autozone. Works great!

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Old 04-11-2013, 04:45 AM
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Painted my Kobalt toolbox badge

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Old 04-11-2013, 06:43 AM
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Made a spare tire rack last night

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