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 Posted: Wed Mar 7th, 2018 05:22 pm
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Scrambler82 wrote: SHO ?
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Hmm, i'm sure i tried that, but maybe i didn't use lithium, silicone would be about the same.
Anyway, it might feel tighter the more 'pulled' it is, i'll give it go, thanks.

Since i adjusted the door catch, when the truck body warms up a lot, i can hear what sounds like the door ajar when driving over bumps - the panels line up ok, but seems that i need to adjust the catch further inward.

Lithium Grease is by far the better product over Silcone, silicone is good stuff but Lithium has been doing its thing for a long time.
I like Silicone Spray for house windows but not for the Door Hinges, Locks and Handles, although someone said it works on the window gaskets.

After spraying, what ever lube you want to use, spray the Door Handles and Latches, soak them, then shut and open the door a few times to get the stuff worked into the latch and other moving parts.

If the noise comes back faster than you think is should have, check the pivot points on the Handle, I am thinking maybe a crack or maybe a rusted latch mechanism.

AND... as you said about the rattling from the door on rougher roads, usually it is an in and out movement, same as mine.

Luck on the project and report back with the results.



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Oh, not silicone spray (dry) i'm talking actual grease, you have to use it for anything involving rubber as it doesn't break down the rubber like a regular petroleum grease/oil.



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The door lock was a lot lower than usual on Friday morning....  Rim was on the floor with a very sorry looking tyre crushed underneath it.

Sorry, was panicking for timing, work etc so didn't grab a pic before i switched to the spare tyre.

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Thankfully the spare was alright and Costco got the hole plugged for free.

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What tires are those? Looks aggressive! Costco FTW good thing they were able to fix it. Those look brand new.

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They're Bridgestone Dueller Revo 2's - the more aggressive version of the Duellers, but seriously, no road noise at all.

I love them and will likely get them again, they were great in snow too. Probably only 1000 miles or so on these.



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Those look like two separate foreign objects in the tire.  Did you suffer two punctures?

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Nah, second pic is an untrimmed plug.



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Ah...now I see it.

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FINALLY putting the truck back together. Should have it done today and be able to drive/test everything..lol




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MaDMaXX wrote: The door lock was a lot lower than usual on Friday morning....  Rim was on the floor with a very sorry looking tyre crushed underneath it.

Sorry, was panicking for timing, work etc so didn't grab a pic before i switched to the spare tyre.

Hate to say it...You got screwed!!! :P



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Terrible :D


Anyway, turned over 148k miles today.

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2 more K-Miles and you will hit the big one... !

Why does your Odometer not align... ?

Your truck looks good, what about turning the mile back... oh ya, THEY record that stuff now ! You could claim less driven miles per year but that would mean taking the Speed-O apart every year until you could loose 10K miles.



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I was thinking about Pulling the Door Handle Bezels from the Full Power Doors and take the new Radio Bezel and go to the Graphics Shop, maybe finally get the Graphics done.
Wait... it is Saturday, that sucks, they are closed weekends; I can at least get the parts ready for the Water Graphics.
Monday for sure off I go... the Rain gutter drain pipes can wait another days.



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Nigel your truck is turning out really sweet!

I changed oil today. Had over 170,000 last oil change this oil change was just over 140,000.



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The door lock was a lot lower than usual on Friday morning....  Rim was on the floor with a very sorry looking tyre crushed underneath it.

Sorry, was panicking for timing, work etc so didn't grab a pic before i switched to the spare tyre.

Hate to say it...You got screwed!!! :P

That was Don ladies and gentlemen  :)



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It's not uncommon for the odo to not line up on a big roll over, once a few more miles have ticked over, it'll line up more accurately.



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And after 8 miles, it lined up pretty well.


Got the '06 seatbelt buckle nuts turned down today, means they will fit inside the '02 buckles i have to move over to the newer '06 seats.

Means as of sunset tonight, i have the 'new' '06 seats in the truck, no pics yet and i haven't finished cleaning the vinyl, but so far, so good.



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Yay truck is done!  All put together again.  Went much smoother than taking it all apart.

I MIGHT take the rear drums off and paint them black just because it's quick but we'll see how today goes.  If not I just need to take it out and drive it making sure everything is fine.  Then get it emission tested so I can register it again for the next two years.

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That turned out really incredible Nigel, I can tell you put substantial effort into the rebuild.



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NewShockerGuy wrote:
Yay truck is done!  All put together again.  Went much smoother than taking it all apart.

I MIGHT take the rear drums off and paint them black just because it's quick but we'll see how today goes.  If not I just need to take it out and drive it making sure everything is fine.  Then get it emission tested so I can register it again for the next two years.

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It looks really good,beautiful job.



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I'm going to start figuring out why the 4x4 isn't working on the '99.



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Got the new seats in, but still got to figure out why at least the drivers seat seems to be leaning back and to the left :(



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Where do you find the time? I have barely had time to do an oil change! They do look really good.

Squirrel dude, post some symptoms I bet it is vacuum hubs or if it doesn't engage at all the motor on the transfer case. Seems to be the 2 big ones in a 99.



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