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  1. jim87vette

    Operating Temp Question?

    Just noticed a bit of a temp rise as of late with my 6.5-2500.Today went to look at a shed across town.After she warms up the temp guage reads just a touch over 190.Well when i started up the hill 6% grade it started to climb very close to 210 then it went back down to 200 is this bad?The...
  2. jim87vette

    Some help Please.

    Sorry Mods if in the wrong spot.But the project hits on a few different topics. I need to cut a piece of steel on the pin-box of my 5er,and was wondering what you guys think.I have marked off the area in question.It won't clear my bed-rail at a 90% turn.I am really happy with how the truck and...
  3. jim87vette

    Finally Done!

    Ok fellas and gals I finally have completed this project.I bought the 5er about 6 months ago as I couldn't pass up the deal on it,plus I really like the lay-out. Well no way was my old 454 Dually gonna be able to handle this thing so I bought the Lmm seen in the pics.Got her about a month ago...
  4. jim87vette

    Line-X wheel wells

    Tomorrow I am headed up to Vegas for a Doc appt so I decided to have my wheel wells on my dually line-x.It will be the rear wells.I have searched all over looking for the wheel house liners and have only found them for SRW.Even the gmparts direct were going to try and sell me the wrong ones...
  5. jim87vette

    Tire Pressure monitors

    Anyone using one of those wireless tire monitors on their RV,5er or Dually?Was looking at them a bit perhaps for a better sense of security going down the road.And yes I do check my pressure, but have still had blow-outs.Not sure if this would prevent it but maybe it would be nice to know what...
  6. jim87vette

    Frame goo!

    Hey guys I just wanted to make a comment about this stuff on the frame of my 08 GMC lmm.I had a 94 Dually and don't remember it having this type of material.I was under the frame the other day and was pulling myself around and came up with this tar-like substance wtf!What is this stuff ,is it...
  7. jim87vette

    Polished the trumpet!

    Have only had Big White a week or so and really was annoyed by the dingy trumpet exhaust.I remember seeing someone who cleaned it up a bit and painted the inner portion.I opted to just shine it and although it doesn't look like those nice tips you buy,I feel it passes for marginal looks now.Do...
  8. jim87vette

    Installed a hidden Hitch?

    Looking for anybody who has installed one of those Reese under-bed rail kits.How difficult is it?I need to update my Sig I have a 2008 GMC 1ton Dually now.Looks like a few things get into the way.I viewed a video on some web-site and it showed a rail kit relocation bracket for the brake...
  9. jim87vette

    Trailer Wiring Pro.

    Hey guys got my new 08 GMC Dually (will post pics soon).I was under the impression that Trailering Wire Provisions on my truck meant that it was ready for a 5er plug in (in the bed of truck)?Just like the plug-in at the rear bumper,can someone help me on this?The dealer said there is a pig-tail...
  10. jim87vette

    Factory Navigation

    Who has it and what do you think about it.Also what does it cost to keep it running,sorry I don't know much about it and really have not found a good source yet.
  11. jim87vette

    5er vs Pull behind

    Just wanted to pick anyones brain here.I recently purchased a 5er but I do not have the truck set-up for this application yet.My plan is to sell my 94 and buy a new 08-09 GMC Dually.This should more then handle my 14k load 2k pin. Now my question is how do you compare the two types of towing in...
  12. jim87vette

    Ive come to seek knowledge

    Came by for a little look and I like what I see.Seems like all the old wrenchers from DP are here this is a good thing:biggrin5:.I am now a member of three Diesel forums my world has become very complicated lol.:yikes:
  13. jim87vette

    Factory Nav & window tint

    Anyone have navigation on 07-08 and have had the windows tinted.It says that it can affect the signal anyone have any problems or have heard of anyone with problems?
  14. jim87vette

    Another new guy

    Hey guys came over form another site to check it out.So I am going to do just that and maybe learn a thing or two.Some may know me already lol:clap2:
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