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so, I hadn't been too active for a couple of weeks...

Let's catch up, shall we?

The Charger died.
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It was a real major breakdown, I had to replace the Battery.
BUT it was enough that I threw a temper tantrum.
THAT damn Charger will never strand ME again...
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The Charger got replaced with a 2020 Ford Explorer
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Super-Duper Gladiator FINALLY released from the hospital and hangin with it's new little buddy...
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WOW, I almost broke the bank today...
Thanks to talking to @davetha yesterday.


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$1.00 at Dollar Tree... :LOL:

Which resulted in a new sticker:
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Ok so I got out there earlier and fixed mine. I searched all over to find the directions but I must have tossed them I swear it says put the side rails on then put the top on top of them. However evidently there is a part where it says tuck it under the side rails that I missed as well ( I'm joining the club ). But I took pics so hopefully it will make sense to others.

With the hump...

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You can see here the top is on top of the rail..

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I took out the 2 bolts holding the top to the side rail and loosened the bolts holding the rail to the roll bar. And Tucked the top behind it

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No hump..
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But I swear I didn't see this in the instructions.. It said mount the 2 side rails.. then put the top on top.

Maybe it was my two teenage sons that messed it up ..
Nope, you are correct about the instructions, I am having the same problem. You'd think Bestop would have their Sh*t together for a $700+ product.
 
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so, I hadn't been too active for a couple of weeks...

Let's catch up, shall we?

The Charger died.
plKoDlvD2EObi72He0n-UJxn1YK17qSMI_84or-FveeSGu04HGZouGAAqUp7Jev1NDbnxMmyeoJndDFp00=w1098-h824-no.jpg


It was a real major breakdown, I had to replace the Battery.
BUT it was enough that I threw a temper tantrum.
THAT damn Charger will never strand ME again...
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The Charger got replaced with a 2020 Ford Explorer
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Super-Duper Gladiator FINALLY released from the hospital and hangin with it's new little buddy...
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LOL You crazy... I kinda liked your charger. The Ford Explorer is so meh boring! But again, I am sure you will buy a new car in 6 months hahaha
 
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I ordered one of these today:
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Went and got a rebalance today, one threw (or had one knocked loose) a weight. fixed a little 46-60mph wobble.
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poor bastards full on triggered PTSD when they saw me pull up. Those damn 17" Armory/39" KM3 things are heavy...:CWL:

AND I found a trackless carwash that I can get those 39x13.5s in (barely), so I gave ole Super-Duper a bath... :rock:
 
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I work with a bunch of Dicks... :CWL:

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WE INTERRUPT YOUR REGULARLY SCHEDULED PROGRAM:


Well, ya got trouble, my friend, right here,
I say, trouble right here in (name your own) City.


THERE'S A BUG GOING AROUND FOLKS!

BE SAFE!
WASH YOUR HANDS!
If it's wet and it's not yours, don't touch it. :surprised:
AND more importantly, minimize your exposure.
PLUG THOSE HOLES!
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AND NOW BACK YO YOUR REGULAR CRAP...

too soon? :CWL:
 
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Started stocking up for the impending Apocalypse.
aka my 14-day staycation.
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Bastards already rationing water to 2 cases, so to not waste the trip...:like:
 

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Started stocking up for the impending Apocalypse.
aka my 14-day staycation.
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Bastards already rationing water to 2 cases, so to not waste the trip...:like:
You bought 5 cases of water? :LOL:
 
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Such a roller coaster of emotions day.
J5 Lightbar arrived!
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LET'S WIRE THIS THING!
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oh wait, where's the mount?
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Hello John. I just received my light bar and brackets (Same as yours) and I thought I had a major problem. I also have the Mopar Snorkel and it is already installed. How did you attach the A pillar light bar bracket since there already is one for the Snorkel Mount?? I took it to the shop that is going to mount the light bar and he said he would try to figure out a way. He said he might be able to put the light bar bracket over the snorkel bracket and use longer bolts to attach. I would appreciate it if you could tell me what method you used! I have the exact same truck as you and I have numerous mods inspired from your build!!
George , Bethlehem Pa
 
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Hello John. I just received my light bar and brackets (Same as yours) and I thought I had a major problem. I also have the Mopar Snorkel and it is already installed. How did you attach the A pillar light bar bracket since there already is one for the Snorkel Mount?? I took it to the shop that is going to mount the light bar and he said he would try to figure out a way. He said he might be able to put the light bar bracket over the snorkel bracket and use longer bolts to attach. I would appreciate it if you could tell me what method you used! I have the exact same truck as you and I have numerous mods inspired from your build!!
George , Bethlehem Pa
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I pulled the snorkel mount off the A-Pillar and slipped the lightbar mount under to mark where it would sit, then pulled it out, tapped a hole and put a small flush head screw thru from behind and padded the head with a little foam. best pics I can find right now.
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