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rbrjr1 Enthusiast

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58 minutes ago, rangerhgm said:

What's the specifics on the diode needed?

1N4004

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Sprayed my a pillars black with SEM Bumper Coater  

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Sure I'll try, haven't posted a pic on this forum yet, but here goes.   Go to Amazon or similar and order these: 1N4004 400V 1A Axial Lead Silicon Rectifier Diodes   You only need one really but

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Added a neodymium magnet to the steering column to hold the key fob still. $18 and a piece of double sided tape. The fob sticks right to it and does not bang around any more.   The magnets were

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BigBlueLB756 Senior Enthusiast

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Surely with all this "idle" time somebody can come up with more of these!

What say you all?

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

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6 hours ago, Doc T said:

Quality reverse Leds with warranty 

 

US brand not Chinese ??

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https://www.amazon.com/Bright-4014-45SMD-Backup-Reverse-Lights/dp/B07VNQ646S/ref=sr_1_6?crid=15GWDQORFNAV9&dchild=1&keywords=921+led+bulb&qid=1602914295&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=921+LED%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-6

 

Here's the set I used for mine.

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flyingfool Senior Enthusiast

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my latest free upgrade was to delete the rear view mirror, its nice to see more out the window, my second best blind spot upgrade was removing passenger and rear seat head rests. try it, you'll like it!

Doc T Enthusiast

Doc T

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On 10/27/2020 at 5:03 PM, Dragonsys said:

They don't blind the backup camera?

I run leds and a 3” pod For reverse and the camera is mint on the 16

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Ravenkeeper Senior Enthusiast

Ravenkeeper

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On 10/27/2020 at 4:03 PM, Dragonsys said:

They don't blind the backup camera?

They wash it out a little, but the brightness alone on the screen, kills more than the brightness of the lights.

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flyingfool Senior Enthusiast

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installing this to the trans, for better filtration. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XONTPM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

this hose to complete the connections to the cooler lines

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4VKT61/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

$3 screw on filter at 20 microns https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-PF61E-Professional-Engine-Filter/dp/B00496KFTW/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/136-4555928-7921826?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00496KFTW&pd_rd_r=84ce6410-bcdd-4215-a58b-85be99a3d652&pd_rd_w=Y0pHj&pd_rd_wg=yNr8g&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=V4TRERJ7SXXJS2QM09JP&psc=1&refRID=V4TRERJ7SXXJS2QM09JP

 

roughly $55-60 total improved reliability, i'll post pix if anyones interested

 

...quick update i have to install a bypass valve inline with the trans line, going full flow thru filter causes the trans to warm up much like when it had the thermostat installed. i'll do the bypass tomorrow see if it operates at a normal 145 temp

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ok after installing by-pass valve  my temps are back to 135 F,  gonna run this filter for a week then cut it open , post pics of the aftermath and debris in the filter then..

 

 

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Cool mod I did. American flags in the door handle area and they light up at night nicely! I sell 4 flags for $4 with free shipping through paypal c2465c4a2a55051e5300716c50dc0cde.jpg

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Eddie 70 Senior Enthusiast

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On 11/6/2020 at 11:24 PM, flyingfool said:

installing this to the trans, for better filtration. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XONTPM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

this hose to complete the connections to the cooler lines

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4VKT61/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

$3 screw on filter at 20 microns https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-PF61E-Professional-Engine-Filter/dp/B00496KFTW/ref=pd_bxgy_img_2/136-4555928-7921826?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00496KFTW&pd_rd_r=84ce6410-bcdd-4215-a58b-85be99a3d652&pd_rd_w=Y0pHj&pd_rd_wg=yNr8g&pf_rd_p=ce6c479b-ef53-49a6-845b-bbbf35c28dd3&pf_rd_r=V4TRERJ7SXXJS2QM09JP&psc=1&refRID=V4TRERJ7SXXJS2QM09JP

 

roughly $55-60 total improved reliability, i'll post pix if anyones interested

 

...quick update i have to install a bypass valve inline with the trans line, going full flow thru filter causes the trans to warm up much like when it had the thermostat installed. i'll do the bypass tomorrow see if it operates at a normal 145 temp

Did you do a write up on this? I have been interested in doing this to mine for a long time. I just never have done it. I am currently at 113k miles. I plan on having the truck for a few more years. It can't hurt anything but give me peace of mind knowing I am doing something preventative.

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Did you do a write up on this? I have been interested in doing this to mine for a long time. I just never have done it. I am currently at 113k miles. I plan on having the truck for a few more years. It can't hurt anything but give me peace of mind knowing I am doing something preventative.

https://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/245050-by-pass-trans-filter-upgrade-for-6810-speeds/

 

i noticed after cutting open the filter after 300 miles it was clean, but i did see some steel filing and some gritty sand like material.  I'm currently doing a 5000 mile filter test , will post up what  i find.

 

I purchased the "bypass valve" from Frantz filters

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Picked up a 10 pack of heavy duty, metal body LED's for $8. Tapped the dome light for interior. And for just under $50 I picked up the wiring harness for the bed lights and tapped it with some 8" COB LED's for the bed. gallery_167032_4679_161196.jpggallery_167032_4679_104630.jpg 
Can you explain how you tapped into the dome light? This is a nice idea I've seen it done before but nobody ever really explains how they bring in the lines and hook it up. Thanks in advance

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