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Very cool!
I got a hookup on a set of heated front seats for my conversion from one of the guys that was involved in actually proving that we could add on such things to pretty basic trucks. Turns out Im only a 20 minute drive from where he lives
I removed the cloth on mine and installed a custom Katzkin leather set....still havent had the time to put the front seats in yet, but the rear seats already are.
I just saw a heated leather wheel for sale on a local Facebook group but Im not sure how good the condition was. They are fairly easy to find on Ebay, just make sure you get lots of pics because black leather can look good from afar but not up close.
Clock spring - I personally do not trust anything other than brand new. Too much of a PITA to replace if it dies, and the fact its near/involved in airbags makes me want to have 100% faith in it.
Buttons - you dont actually HAVE to have them if you have certain head units (8.4, I think), since the head unit will have soft buttons for the seats. Not saying you SHOULDN'T buy the buttons, but you could do the conversion while holding off until you find a good deal on the buttons
Removed the grill assembly and uninstalled all the grill shutters but the top one and the bottom one. Reassembled. Very easy, so now cooler temps and more air ALL of the time for the Vararam.
Gave her a bath and wipe down with special attention to cleaning the tires and rims inside and out. All shiny now.
Reorganized my garage while I was at it and I still have another week before I can return to work. Running out of projects to do...
Another mod that was a pleasant surprise was adding the Laramie/limited mirrors. White truck with chrome mirrors looks surprisingly nice IMHO, and the auto tilt in reverse function is prey useful.I agree with you the clock spring should be a new one. Also the steering wheel will be new as I am too picky with what I have to hold and look at while I drive. The dash switches and the 110v plug can be used. I am going to try and get them from the same truck when I pick up the seats.
Another mod that was a pleasant surprise was adding the Laramie/limited mirrors. White truck with chrome mirrors looks surprisingly nice IMHO, and the auto tilt in reverse function is prey useful.
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Haven't done that yet. On my to do listHand calculated?
Bushwacker style flares I can only assume. If so this damage is 100% common. Google it and you'll have days of reading. Vinyl tape seems to be the best option.View attachment 166294 Took my flares off to wash underneath them and realized the rubber trim absolutely sucks , it’s leaving deep scratches , anyone else having this issue ?
Where'd you get that? Looks greatDid some little things this week.. put on some in channel visors since all it does is rain anymore... spiced up the hitch with some merica as well.
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Jack one tire up at a time and spin it. You’ll know real quick.Pulled both front tires. Started on passenger side. Trying to diagnose a grinding noise with slight vibration. Only hear it and feel it when going above 25mph or so, and especially when turning left (not so much slow 90degree turns, but left sweeping turns on any given road while up to speed). Rocked the tire while it was jacked up, solid, didn’t notice any wobble. Ball joints looked good, tie rod ends looked good. Rotors looked perfect (just changed those and pads about 3k miles ago). Spun the tire, and didn’t hear anything.
Since I was in there, added more Lube to the pad ends, etc.
Double checked drivers side. All is well on that side also. Again, lubed up the pads since I was in there.
I also pulled the drivers side wheel liner since I had the tire off. I have had some tapping noise, sounded like plastic on metal, or a wire/cable on metal, mostly when driving at high speed like the wind resistance tapping on something. Once the liner was pulled I found some “loose” cables. Factory secured still but had some movement to them. Re-secured them differently. That noise seems to have been cured.
Still can’t say for sure the grinding noise is a wheel bearing or not. [emoji2369]
If it's worse when turning left, should be the passenger. Same happened to my old Ram. Does it go away when you turn right? If so, I'd say wheel bearing for sure. Mine only vibrated and made a grinding noise over 20 mphPulled both front tires. Started on passenger side. Trying to diagnose a grinding noise with slight vibration. Only hear it and feel it when going above 25mph or so, and especially when turning left (not so much slow 90degree turns, but left sweeping turns on any given road while up to speed). Rocked the tire while it was jacked up, solid, didn’t notice any wobble. Ball joints looked good, tie rod ends looked good. Rotors looked perfect (just changed those and pads about 3k miles ago). Spun the tire, and didn’t hear anything.
Since I was in there, added more Lube to the pad ends, etc.
Double checked drivers side. All is well on that side also. Again, lubed up the pads since I was in there.
I also pulled the drivers side wheel liner since I had the tire off. I have had some tapping noise, sounded like plastic on metal, or a wire/cable on metal, mostly when driving at high speed like the wind resistance tapping on something. Once the liner was pulled I found some “loose” cables. Factory secured still but had some movement to them. Re-secured them differently. That noise seems to have been cured.
Still can’t say for sure the grinding noise is a wheel bearing or not. [emoji2369]
If it's worse when turning left, should be the passenger. Same happened to my old Ram. Does it go away when you turn right? If so, I'd say wheel bearing for sure. Mine only vibrated and made a grinding noise over 20 mph