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This is one of the reasons I wanted to keep the old Wedco. It was vented and seems much more rugged than the current Walmart offerings. Wedco apparently went bankrupt because of lawsuits. Apparently their gas cans may explode when throwing gas on a fire...

Covid19, politics and hurricanes really consume a lot of our emotional reserve. I use a fair chunk of my "Covid19 Spare time" keeping informed and doing my best to be part of the solution - not the problem. I fully appreciate that many are suffering in a major way because of political unrest, the pandemic or destruction from hurricanes. These factors puts the pettiness of daily annoyances in a totally different perspective. Sometimes the daily stuff helps distract us from the big stuff. Yesterday, I had such an event. The spout on my old Wedco Gas can split and leaked. This brand is no longer available so with some difficulty I was able to find an aftermarket replacement spout. It was cheaper and less wasteful than buying a new can so I bought the new hardware. It fit beautifully and it gives my gas can a new life. For some reason, I decided to read the warnings on the packaging prior to throwing it away. It warns that this spout can expose you to lead, DEHP, DBP and BBP. This didn't concern me as I would not be drinking the gasoline. It was the second warning that made me laugh. It reads, "Warning: this product is not recommended for gas cans".

It bodes well for the respect we all have for GB's (and Pepper's) contributions to this forum. A roast, maybe? Anyway, thanks, GB!

The idea of a thread made for another member is suspect, imo, but Op did bring up a point that has long been a frustration of mine. I own (outright) a '15 V6. I kick tires regularly at my GM dealership and my salesman phones me on a regular basis. I am not suffering financially but I need to spend responsibly. My problem is, I have never encountered a truck that I would gamble on making me as happy as my current truck!

Express your concerns to your service advisor. I did when I was about to have major surgery performed on my last truck. The SA arranged an informal meeting between me and the technician prior to my truck going into the operating room. I left the meeting comfortable and confident that my truck would be better than new... and it was!

Congratulations! Your post reminds me of myself 40 years ago selling my '77 Ford Regular Cab for an '80 Ford SuperCab! It took me more than a decade but soon you'll start to appreciate how brilliant the mini-van (or SUV) design is for a young family! Kids travel with lots of stuff that they need as soon as you put your foot on the gas. You will find visits to Walmart et al increasing and the advantages of those closer parking spaces will become more apparent. Kids will also make you look at your budget in an entirely different and permanent manner. Fuel costs will make a difference. The best scenario is to have a Yukon XL (Suburban) and a High Country in your driveway like my son! The best his father did was an Aerostar and Sonoma(S10)! Enjoy and cherish every moment as a Dad!

The mount came with the monitor. It is an universal type fit that sticks to the dash and allows the monitor to be tilted/swiveled/removed easily. Hopefully it won't damage the dash when or if I remove the mount!

Good luck with your project! Hopefully you found a business that you trust and will make your truck ride and perform better than new! My caution at this point is choice of height. I find that lifted truck owners have a tendency to want to go higher rather than lower. A 4" lift sounds like a practical height, but 6" has the wow factor, imo. I don't have a lifted truck but I do know what it's like to settle for fear of being too bold. If you're spending this amount of money to significantly alter your truck, make sure you don't regret spending a little extra to get a lot more!

I thought the same except one step further. The 2.7 would pull a 3500lb. trailer with ease and can get you speeding ticket going uphill while pulling it! ?

This is a pretty rough (no pun intended) way to lift your truck. Returning to stock or a proper lift, as already suggested, are the best options. You have a nice looking truck and you probably purchased it in part due to the lifted look. I'd take it to a reputable 4x4 shop and have a proper 6" lift installed. It may cost more than you would like for now but the ride, safety and durability are worth the initial expense, imo.

I added a relatively inexpensive wireless front license plate camera for my dash mount monitor. I originally purchased a wireless setup for my travel trailer but since sold the trailer. You don't appreciate how bad the blind spot is until you have a camera or/and sensors. To demonstrate I placed my bicycle 4' from my front bumper. BTW It is usually easier to back-in to a parking space, imo.

I respect your determination and analytical mind. If at first you don't succeed...

I assume there are no payments otherwise adding equity is the best mod with exceptional long term benefits. If there is nothing owing, I would check out my local automotive audio/video specialty shop and see how close you can come to 360 viewing. Just a front grill camera addition will enhance your driving experience!

The only normal part that I read here is the rough feel when turning while in 4wd. (if on dry pavement) Your truck doesn't sound too well behaved in 2wd either! I appreciate that you're trying to avoid a potentially expensive repair but you will likely save a lot of worry and wasted attempts at DIY repairs by taking it to a reputable full service mechanic. Peace of mind c/w a guarantee is priceless!

Unfortunately, medication does not allow for me to conduct similar "science experiments". ^^^ ( My memory does afford a strong empathy for the day after.) I have become a little too attached to the YouTube channel on my new 65". I was watching a few of the "10 Best", 10 Worst, 10 Biggest etc. Many contain video excerpts from previous decades and I found myself looking at the many large scale behavioral changes that have occurred in a baby boomer's life time. We drove vehicles for many years when we weren't able to operate the gas pump, we smoked in the workplace, used cash or possibly wrote a check for daily purchases, carried dimes in case you had to make a phone call away from home, corresponded by pen and paper, unknown answers to everyday questions required some footwork etc. etc. My wife has been with me since the handwritten inter-office memo days so she regularly brings nostalgia into my life with a handwritten list of things for me "todo". A couple of days ago I was doing one of the errands on my list and I had to abort the mission half-way to my destination because I forgot my phone.... I could have forgotten my wallet and I would have still carried on with my mission!

Last weekend we took a good friend out on her 88th bday. We typically take her to her favorite restaurant for lunch and this year was no exception. Looking back on the day, I can list many changes in our surroundings and behaviors but nothing that prevented us from enjoying a lovely celebratory meal together. A few months ago, the thought of being served in a booth separated by plexi-glass by a waitress wearing a mask would have appeared very inhospitable. Not exchanging hugs with our dear senior friend would have appeared very rude. Our mutual acceptance and understanding of safety protocols enabled us to focus on all of the enjoyment of the event. My earlier reference to the "new" normal was simply identifying changes in our behaviors specifically related to Covid19. Our normal routines change often, many by personal choice others are mandated. I remember when smoking was removed from bars and restaurants. Popular thought was they'd go out of business. Now, most of us would be horrified if we had to eat a meal with someone smoking at the next table! I think some of these recent behavioral changes will continue when this threat is under control.

I wonder if speed and/or alcohol were involved. There appears to be a lot more damage than would be expected. (Hence the interest)

My ongoing project of downsizing hit a pivotal point on the weekend. I've held on to "memory making" tools of my Dads for decades. They are the best quality and were well used. However most are specific to a trade and many outdated. On Sunday a young man responded to an ad I had online for a couple of items taking up the most space. He was a young person starting out in the trades and he made my parting with these items extremely easy. He was respectful of my sentiments and will put the tools to good use. The extra space is priceless and the cash was a bonus! I'll add that this person was very Covid19 aware and he made the new normal look very normal. I regularly sell stuff online but this was my first since last February. Covid19 adds another layer of precaution but is easily incorporated into such transactions.

Hopefully the mechanic will unveil a simple, inexpensive fix. Regardless, the memories will last a lifetime for your boy. My sons are both in their 40's and it astounds me sometimes when they remind me of things they remember from their youth!

Yes, I was hoping to have a more peaceful place to talk about the impact on our activities and behaviors as a result of the pandemic. I know conversations can happen regarding Covid19 without using the words "republicans", "democrats" or "Trump". It is a global issue and sometimes expressing views that differ from American party lines gets the political stuff flying.

I live in a smallish city where we've done a good job of adhering to our provincial and federal health officers' guidelines. Mask wearing is not yet compulsory so it is easy to spot those sincerely wishing to do their part. A couple of weeks ago, I started to feel a little uneasy in a box store that I frequent. I noticed that there were noticeably fewer patrons wearing masks, following the floor arrows or social distancing than on other recent visits. I concluded that we are becoming complacent with our consistently low daily number of infections. I asked myself, " What can I do more?" I figured not everyone in my city reads the Coronavirus thread on the GM Truck forum so I decided to try an older, yet still effective, strategy. I wrote a letter to the editor of our one remaining home delivered newspaper. Responses to my published plea to not become complacent were all positive. The beauty of a "letter to the editor" (and responses) is that they have to be thoughtfully worded. I feel much better when I do something positive rather than complain. I am motivated by the reality that, "'If I'm not part of the solution, I'm part of the problem!"

I'm glad you're seeing appropriate safety precautions on your travels, Karnut. Davester is correct that mask wearing is not the "silver bullet." Seeing a lot of people wearing masks while infection rates climb will not mean masks are ineffective. However, individuals who voluntarily wear a mask are striving to do their part to slow the spread and should be respected for their efforts and care for their fellow citizens. If the majority of people wore masks properly when social distancing is not possible, washed hands frequently, and stayed home when feeling ill, infection rates will slow. Making no effort or undermining the positive efforts of others are definitely ineffective in fighting the spread of this virus.

I simply Googled automotive sound and video in my area for pricing of an aftermarket 360 camera setup. It is apparently a popular add-on but too expensive for my taste. I have also looked at DIY bumper sensor kits at Best Buy. I ended up buying an inexpensive monitor and wireless camera set from Amazon. I have the monitor on my dash with a wireless camera on my front bumper and I had another camera mounted on the back of my recently sold travel trailer.

I'm sorry for your loss. No need to take a political stance or argue about masks. Do what you know will help to reduce the spread of this virus. The most effective are basic and common sense. Physical distance, protection and frequent hand washing!

Yes, everyone is experiencing varying degrees of Covid fatigue which is even more reason for all of us to make a greater effort get it under control. Another saying I've heard is, "When the going gets tough, quit." ? The virus isn't giving up. We all have to live with the virus for now and anger, blame or apathy doesn't make it go away. We all need to do our part and encourage everyone in our circle of influence to do the same. Positive change can spread in a similar manner to the virus. In my province, significant surges in covid cases on a given day can be traced to an activity or event that happened previously. Conversely, declines are evident when the majority are doing their part to reduce the spread. This is hard to recognize when numbers are huge but your continued contribution makes a difference!