Try pulling the signal/wiper stalk out to see if the the engagement notch is intact ( rotate the wiper knob ) , also look inside for broken bits . Replacement of this part is easy , the column switch replacement is a test of patience at best . I think Shebyluv did a write up on the procedure.... :cheers:
:idea: Somewhere on the forum , there is a guy who sanded the MJ rear flares taking off the ridge nearest the body and the crease line smoothed away . Apparently the stock flare has lots of meat in those areas . The finished job looked very much the same as 97+ flares on the front . He also adapted 97+ tail-lights which really finished the update conversion nicely :thumbsup:
Photo # 1 Warm air duct to air cleaner intake . You should be able to see it from above , running beside the air intake box into a thermo vacuum activated diverterter . The other end attaches to a tin housing on the exhaust manifold . :wrench:
Vancouver/surrey! What about you? And thank you!
I'm in tunnel town (Tsawwassen) about 6 blocks from Pt. Roberts , USA where gas is only $1.08 /liter :banana:
:???: How hard can it be , just point the rifle at it and pull the trigger , its not like its a moving target :fool: All kidding aside , unless you just won the lotto its gut wrenching process at best :cheers:
Great job on the cover :thumbsup: Doesn't look like the channel will be neccessary , your design will work just fine . The upgrade to 2" velcro really makes sense compared to the 1" on most Factory made covers , as the cover will shrink/stretch with time and temperature ( I ended up having to put a 2nd strip on ) :cheers:
Ya they will float , so I fabbed up a lock tab ( sliding window locks w/thumbscrews ) to keep them in place . Have you discovered the bed width tapers about 1" front to back ? :cheers:
It mounts on top of the front box rail with opening towards the cab if you are using a sewn loop or rearward if you are using the pre-made sew on welt . The former gives a more custom look as it hides the channel .
:shake: The world is 3 dimentional , yes the channel does fasten to the top , yes they are readily available ( all RV awning mfr.s use the same extrusion ) . Maybe the best bet is to get off your wallet and spend the extra $30 for a professionally made cover .....It will be cheaper in the long run at this rate......Good luck :wavey:
Borrow the wifes hair dryer , clean the heck out of the area you plan to attach the velcro to and let the velcro set up for a day or two before subjecting it to any pressure . It's too bad we don't live closer , it would be much simpler for you to be able to see how it works rather than my lame attempt to explain / describe the details . Keep the questions coming I'll do my best to give you the best info I can :thumbsup:
The channel mounts on top of the front box rail with a few small self-tapping screws , I'll dig thru my spare parts bin and try to get you a picture . It's a very common piece that you should be able to source at any RV parts store or dealer. ( feature a flat stock with a tube attached that has been cut open to form a C) ..... "--C " ...this would be the cross section , with the C facing the cab . :wrench: