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Old 06-06-2015, 04:24 PM
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Step one: drill larger hole in center of round washer. Step two: paint washer black. Step three: file down original female antenna connection so it sits flush with plastic cover piece. Step four: install 8" antenna.
you could have just got universal one that has no drilling required. Like mine.
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:29 PM
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you could have just got universal one that has no drilling required. Like mine.
The antenna is universal, but I wanted the antenna to sit flush and the hole in the washer was too small.
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Old 06-06-2015, 04:32 PM
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The antenna is universal, but I wanted the antenna to sit flush and the hole in the washer was too small.
ahh I misread your first post.
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Old 06-06-2015, 05:16 PM
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My new General Grabber AT 2 31x10.5x15

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Old 06-06-2015, 05:23 PM
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Gave the 5.0 an oil change with a fresh filter. Also changed the oil pressure sensor as it took a minute or two before it would show I had oil pressure

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Old 06-06-2015, 05:25 PM
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Gave the 5.0 an oil change with a fresh filter. Also changed the oil pressure sensor as it took a minute or two before it would show I had oil pressure
Nice! So about this diesel?
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Old 06-06-2015, 06:07 PM
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Nice! So about this diesel?
X2 hr never answered me back on it lol.
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Old 06-06-2015, 07:49 PM
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My new General Grabber AT 2 31x10.5x15
How do you like them? I see you took them for a test immediately lol
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Old 06-06-2015, 07:56 PM
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I so wanted Ansen Sprints for my old '97 Ranger, but at the time they were no longer making them and I had to settle for chrome reverse.....

Truck looks great.....
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Old 06-06-2015, 07:56 PM
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I drove mine. Loved every minute of it.
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Old 06-06-2015, 09:58 PM
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Did you replace both sides?.
I did the other side a few years back
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:35 AM
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Gave the 5.0 an oil change with a fresh filter. Also changed the oil pressure sensor as it took a minute or two before it would show I had oil pressure

Did the new sender fix your problem. My gauge shows zero pressure until I've been driving a few minutes.
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:36 AM
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Did the new sender fix your problem. My gauge shows zero pressure until I've been driving a few minutes.
I wouldn't drive it then..
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Old 06-07-2015, 09:38 AM
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I wouldn't drive it then..
Well don't freak me out without an explanation, haha. Great, where should I start?
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Old 06-07-2015, 10:00 AM
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Well don't freak me out without an explanation, haha. Great, where should I start?
Test it with a volt meter is where I'd start.
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