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Did you fabricate the rear bumper step on the ecv?View attachment 894197 We took a group video of some completed projects, all have been through and driven extensively
Could you point me to the source?No those were bought, nothing was fabricated but they are a very simple design and would be easy to copy if you were inclined.
The blue tagged sensor is the only mil-spec sensor, even AMG got stung, wound up with hundreds of Chinesium versions that were claimed to meet spec. There is a discussion about it back in Jan/Feb.I recently noticed that my fan began cycling on and off very quickly even when the truck hadn't even warmed up properly. Today, I installed an OEM thermostatic switch and noticed that the original which came with the truck looks quite different. Wondering if the USMC accidently received a batch of aftermarket parts.
Will test run tomorrow to confirm proper function.
Original on left, OEM replacement on right.
Post Test Drive Update: Fan operates normally and closer to advertised temps. Cycles on at approx 220 and back off when approx 200-210. The original thermostatic switch ran the truck cooler when it was operating (cycled on at approx 200 and off after cooling down several degrees). I suspect it was an aftermarket replacement even though it was installed original to the truck.
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I just used stainless bolts and nuts. Lot of them. I think it gives the truck a rugged finished look.Trying panel plugs for armor hole fill. Like that they are readily available and non ferrous.
I may go to bolts with nylon shoulder washers in the future.
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I hope you used some contact washers or coating on those fasteners to stop galvanic corrosion... Stainless and aluminum do not play wellI just used stainless bolts and nuts. Lot of them. I think it gives the truck a rugged finished look.
Since the aluminum is painted he will probably get away with it.I hope you used some contact washers or coating on those fasteners to stop galvanic corrosion... Stainless and aluminum do not play well
I use washers on both sides and everything is metal primed and then surface painted. but yeah, my truck is a battery. my adds are stainless, then the existing bolts are anodized steel, there are some chromium plated bolts, and then steel plates, different types of AL, brackets, etc.I hope you used some contact washers or coating on those fasteners to stop galvanic corrosion... Stainless and aluminum do not play well
Some nylon washers would be really good. The nylon would keep the dis-similar metals apart except where the bolt touches the aluminum - and if you were careful - even that could be avoided...I use washers on both sides and everything is metal primed and then surface painted. but yeah, my truck is a battery. my adds are stainless, then the existing bolts are anodized steel, there are some chromium plated bolts, and then steel plates, different types of AL, brackets, etc.
Please report if replacing this piece makes any difference with keeping rain out. Thanks!Finishedinstalling missing LH upper cargo shell close out piece.
Lots of corrosion and drill damage to repair as well. Of note I was pleasantly surprised to find corrosion prevention tape factory installed between the cargo shell and upper hinge latches.
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