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    King Ranch Leather care recommendations?

    King Ranch recommends every 6 months (I'm WAY overdue). I recieved the bottle of KR cleaner that I ordered and tried it on the buckets I just put in the back. Seemed to work really well- no residue and no oily feel. Dried quick and didn't leave any stains on the rubbing cloth either. Guess I...
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    Need help with an old Trenton Rifle

    Bama, keep that thang!! Even if you're not interested in family history or heirlooms, keep it for future generations. Items that are kept in the family for that many years (especially w/ that much lineage & history) are becoming few and far between! Ask ALL family members that might know...
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    2008 Center Console Swap

    Forgot to put this in my first post, but the seller I bought from on ebay is "i2drivehard". He sells new console taken from new trucks-brackets included. Starting bid is $80 with a $100 BIN w/ $30 shipping. Item number is: 280344453572 if you're interested. Good luck!
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    2008 Center Console Swap

    I ran into the same issue, Bolt. I swapped out my rear bench seat for two buckets/console. My interior is "camel", but everyone on ebay was listing the consoles as "tan" when they were actually "medium stone"?? I needed a console with the mounting brackets, and the only one I could find that...
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    Twitter

    From what I understand, it's just an easy way for you to update your friends & family with what's going on in your daily life. You can be as vague or as in-depth as you wanna be. Just easier sometimes than having a 30 min. conversation with each individual. That way they can drop by your page...
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    What are you paying for fuel now?

    Filled up yesterday for $2.09 ($1.99 w/ Kroger .10c discount). I'm cherishing these prices, 'cause we all remember too well the $5.00 price tag of last summer! :doh: *Hopefully* it won't be that bad THIS summer, but I'm not holding my breath.
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    photos Webelos/Boy Scout Camp Out

    PM sent! :sweet
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    photos Webelos/Boy Scout Camp Out

    Looks like y'all had a great time Bama! I've got a truck tent that's only been put up once. We ended up buying a camping trailer right after we bought it, and it's been sitting in storage ever since. We're in the process of moving and need to get rid of some stuff- cheap! This would be perfect...
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    Question '09 250 SD regen @ under 100 miles?

    Sounds normal to me. I think everyone here will tell you that diesels don't like workin' too hard when they're not warmed up. X2 on what Dave said- don't let it idle too much, just crank it up and drive it. Mine is really sluggish and loud when I first start it (sounds like a jet engine). Just...
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    Any April fool's jokes?

    As kids, we used to poke two holes in the bottom of a soda can with a small nail or ice pick, drain the contents, and fill it up with water or other beverage. Then we'd dry the area around the holes, cover with a piece of clear tape, and wait for the fun to begin. We thought this was a good idea...
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    photos Never in my life...

    Taste Da Rainbow! I can sympathize w/ ya Bama- this is gonna be hard to believe, but yes, we too have those type in Mississippi. I saw this car sitting in a parking lot and thought of you- I too had to turn around and get a photo. My cell phone camera doesn't do this paint job justice-...
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    Something I hoped I'd never see...

    JL- I've never heard of that! (I'm still a newb when it comes to diesels/chips/programmers/etc/etc) :notworthy Sounds like a real fail-safe security measure, but.... would that work on my '08? Seems like I remember reading somewhere that the '08s don't use "chips"? Secondly, wouldn't that be...
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    Something I hoped I'd never see...

    I'd thought about installing some of those JR. I called around and I can get a set for all 4 doors for about $85 ($300 installed), but wouldn't the alarm be enough on it's own? I mean, as long as I don't keep anything in the truck anyway, and the alarm system *should* prevent the engine from...
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    Something I hoped I'd never see...

    Ain't this a fine howdy-doo?? Found this Tuesday morning while leaving for work. I unlocked the door w/ the remote, and it wouldn't open. I thought at first that I just didn't push the button hard enough. So after 2 or 3 times, I noticed that someone had tried to pry the lock! :rant Guess...
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    Question DPF Regeneration

    Again, the frequency of it going into regen mode really depends on how heavy your foot is and how much of a load you're carrying. Mine usually goes into regen about once every tank full. Twelve times in 1,000 miles for ME would be a little excessive 'cause I drive like an old man! :fogey But if...
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    Question DPF Regeneration

    DPF=Diesel Particulate Filter. It's "kinda" like a second catalytic converter located in your exhaust pipe (looks like a really big muffler). It's supposed to catch all of the black soot and lower harmful emissions- better for the environment. However, it does this by adding raw fuel to the DPF...
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    Good point Dave.
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    Yeah, these are/were actually nicer than my stock ones- especially before they had their wiring harness neutered. Mine are heated but not cooled, and don't have the perforated center sections. I think they came from a wreck, 'cause one of the mounting brackets has been torqued pretty good...
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    I actually got 'em to work after going against my better judgement, and poking some hot wires at 'em like Roy suggested. :tounge I hadn't thought about that PB- that woulda been a good idea too! I had an old 12v power supply that plugs into a 110 outlet, so I dusted it off and rigged up some...
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    Help Needed Bullydog advice...

    I've also weighed the options of "mods=mpgs" VS. "mods=voided warranty". The way I look at it, I can buy a LOT of fuel for the same amount of money that it will cost to repair a truck that has no warranty. The aftermarket companies are certainly NOT going to tell you that if you buy their...
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    Thanks Roy- I'd thought about trying that, but the only problem is those motors have a female harness connection with 4-6 wires in each one (not to mention they're buried underneath the seat!). The factory connectors are gone, and I wouldn't know where to start as far as poking hot wires in...
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    Help Needed Manual adjustment of electric seats?

    I'm in the process of swapping my rear bench seat for two buckets & console. I purchased two used buckets and they're fully electric 6-way adjustable w/ heat. The electric motors are still in place, but I removed all wiring because the remaining harness was a rat's nest and most of the connector...
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    Question DPF Regeneration

    Another thing that I forgot to mention- if you kill the engine while it's in regen mode, the filter-cleaning will resume where it left off the next time you start the truck. It will continue to do this until it's satisfied the filter is cleaned. It usually waits for the engine to come up to...
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    Question DPF Regeneration

    I AGREE!! :sly But at this point, THAT option is only suited for certified diesel mechanics and rich people that can fix/pay for repairs not covered by the voided warranty! :tounge
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    Question DPF Regeneration

    That does seem a little excessive, but not TOO far away from the norm. I've got about 16K miles on mine now, and it usually goes into regen at least once per fill-up (probably 200-300 miles). Part of it may be just breaking-in your new engine, but it also depends on the load you're carrying (if...

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