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    Unwanted rear sag - Towing Teardrop with 4th Gen 4Runner

    Some years back I towed a 17' Casita travel trailer with my 2005 4-Runner. So I called National Springs to make custom coils on all 4 corners. The rears I had made them progressive 450 pound loading. Comfortable ride not towing and towing. Don't own the trailer anymore and the ride is...
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    Air System Component Questions

    If you bought the Puma assembled with the tank and switch, it has the uploader valve inside the black box. Or did you just buy the pump separately? As said you need the uploader valve.
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    Are DIY tire repair kits ok for permanent repairs on small punctures?

    One tip when installing a plug... Done well it will last the life of the tire. Put more air in the tire than your running. Place the tire so laying on the ground for rear you have a good angle to push well. (most nails are in the rear tire as the front tire flips it up and the rear gets...
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    Step number 2: Today the FedEx truck delivered the tool, just the box, wrench and instructions. The Dewalt box was beat up pretty good. There was no invoice inside nor a 5AH battery. I called and explained what happen since Friday and the nice man on phone Monday morning took notes and I would...
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    This morning a little after 6 am Pacific time I called Maxxtool and explained what happened on Friday. The man was pretty nice and understanding and wrote up the notes and said it will be taken care of. I will wait and see when it arrives if all is good. No shipping info or order confirmation...
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    Yep I messed up.... I emailed them to cancel order as they are closed until Monday. PayPal has no way to cancel order. Wonder how long the free battery offer is valid for????
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    Might want to try using the number 1 setting ( out of three) that is the less torque and run the lug nuts on and use a torque wrench to see what value it accomplished. If high enough then you can drop the tire down and finish with a torque wrench. When mine comes I'll be figuring that out, as I...
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    Yea I first tried clicking on PayPal and went right to making payment out to PayPal. I backed out of it and tried the red check out button and was able to go that route and enter all my info and the discount code then select PayPal at the end. Thanks for posting this info and the link! It...
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    DeWalt 1/2" Impact with 5Ah battery: $225

    I did order one, nice to have the charger already. Put it in the cart and on the right side click on the red check out button. Then enter discount code DAD to get the $20.00 off that makes it $205. Then you can select what shipping mode and payment type.
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    4 wheel camper model

    Oh no, not at all. It maybe a great deal if the inside is clean and the canvas good shape with no leaks.
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    4 wheel camper model

    Looks like a bare bones FWC Ranger model early 2000's. It has a 8 foot length. The longer version of the Eagle model. Some people leave the tailgate on and let the extra length rest on it. Looks like it was in a area where it gets rust. Quite a few back in pouncture spots on the back. Good...
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    Looking for feedback on flatbed trays.

    I bought my truck camper used from Durango. He had the deck made and this past year had a second one made for his new set up. Below is some info and link to Largo Tank in Farmington ,NM
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    Add an alternator instead of ACR?

    What dwh says... also to add, you could get a ACR with a remote switch like a dual sensing Blue Sea's unit. That will allow you control to have it three different ways. To have the battery's never see each other, Run it in auto mode where it will open and close either direction based on...
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    FWC; major design changes, issues, and value?

    Pilotamis If you want to move windows and want a flatbed shell then maybe give ATC (All Terrain Campers) a shout out and see if this fits your standards. https://www.allterraincampers.com/
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    New Alaskan side entry flatbed 8.5' build!!

    This past year ar Glacier was told with FWC type camper while under a bear restriction you can camp but overnight you can not pop the top up. So if you can sleep with the top down, good to go.
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