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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 11:01 PM
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Any links? so what about thier quality. Could you post some pics?
 
Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:48 PM
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Today I got tired of looking at the scratches, wear marks around the driver's door switches and decided to paint the panel.

First to remove the door handle...

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Then the two 10mm screws...

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Exposing the scratches even better...

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Then pulling the panel out back to front...

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Then removing the switch assembly by removing 3 torx screws T15 1.5mm...

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Then masking sanding to remove all shine and painting...

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Wait for paint to dry then 2 coats of clear coat and re-assemble...

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But I'm feeling much better now!!!

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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:58 PM
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While walking by by Silverado I notice the wiper arms were faded so decided to paint those too before they start to rust...

Before...

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But I'm feeling much better now!!!
 

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Old Oct 5, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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Installed two 100 Watt 5800°K high beam bulbs (9005). Can't wait to see if they light up he road better than the fireflies that were in there.
 
Old Oct 5, 2016 | 04:37 PM
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I have installed a WIS (water injector system) to the Perkins 6-354 (388 ci) turbo straight six, 300 hp in my '69 C20[IMG]MPIM1125.JPG[/IMG]. I'm experimenting with the spray gal per hr. Presently use a 1.62 gph cone but will replace it with a 1.92 gph. Hopefully, the increase will cool down the engine water temp.
 
Old Oct 6, 2016 | 05:50 AM
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Oops!
 
Old Oct 12, 2016 | 08:50 AM
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Removed the bug/stone guard from the hood on my 2012 Sierra Denali. Tired of the tapping sound and it just never really fit right. Poor design in my opinion.

Trying to decide on a replacement that is better designed by a third party than the one from GM.

I had a weathertech version previously on my Silverado and it was very strong with little flex and really durable.
 
Old Oct 12, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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I installed a GM one today it looks and fits perfectly. Mine hasn't flapped or hit the hood if it does I've got rubber bumpers that I can stick on there.

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Did yours have the 3 steel nutserts or the 3 rubber compression inserts?
 

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Old Oct 13, 2016 | 05:52 AM
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Unfortunately the GMC one doesnt go under the hood like the Silverado one does . It sits against it and molds around the insert of the grill which is what I think the problem is. My Weathertech one on my Silverado was like yours and didnt do the same things.
 
Old Oct 28, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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Gonna spend this weekend installing a BAJA KITS chase setup. Boxed uppers with King 2.5's with comp, adj. Then need to get tires mounted on some Method NV's to round it out.
I'll post pics when complete. Anyone know where I can find torque values?
 

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