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01-06-2009, 10:43 AM

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Wow! Those pics make me want to head back to Baja!

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01-06-2009, 11:03 AM

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thats awesome its nice to see that from an old truck. ive got to be honest when i first got my 1st gen about 3 months ago i was scared to drive it 20 miles but we have it fixed up good now i have a little more faith. its ugly but gets the job done.

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01-06-2009, 11:36 AM

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Great report. Just added SF to my list of places to try!
Lock up on the tq converter make a big difference coming down hill. Worth doing. Just upgrade your auto a bit and you'll be fine!

RJ

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01-06-2009, 11:47 AM

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Sweet! Baja is one of my favorite places I've traveled to on the planet.

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01-08-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by M1Lover

I was talking engine coolant temp. The tranny temp gauge crossed my mind. I know, the tranny will bake in OD with a load, but the temp gauge would allow you to use OD occasionally without wondering if you're toasting the trans or not. WHERE would one put the temp sensor? Is there a sticky on the install? Whose gauge do we like?

I started out with a dip stick sensor. Now I have one in the line where the OD cut out switch was. You can get a deep trans pan with bungs for sensors too.

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01-08-2009, 05:00 AM

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Who needs a firearm with a dog like that? Wow, he is a big one...

Amen on the torque converter... And a trans. temp gauge is a must.

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01-08-2009, 08:25 AM

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Big Dog

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Who needs a firearm with a dog like that? Wow, he is a big one...

That's my dainty Bullmastiff girl, Daisy. She weighs in at 115 pounds. She's a love-mush, but you wouldn't know it by looking at her and I don't tell anybody. She likes the club cab too....