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[NickPic83]

catless nice!

 

[Yukon Joe]

Three weeks off, you better get it done!

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[The Macf]

I pussed out.

Two of the skid plate bolts were stripped so spent 30 minutes trying to get those out. Started looking at everything and decided to let someone else do it when I get back to the states and don't have to worry about annual inspections and noise violations.

 

[Rookie]

You didn't even get past the skid plate?! What are you a girl or something?

 

[Yukon Joe]

I pussed out.

Two of the skid plate bolts were stripped so spent 30 minutes trying to get those out. Started looking at everything and decided to let someone else do it when I get back to the states and don't have to worry about annual inspections and noise violations.

How where those stripped? Corrosion? Do they use salt over there too?

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[The Macf]

You didn't even get past the skid plate?! What are you a girl or something?

I turned in my man card to the hobby shop manager as I sulked away to truck with my head down and tail tucked between my legs. The skid plate bolts are 15mm btw.

How where those stripped? Corrosion? Do they use salt over there too?

Yukon Joe
GREAT LAKES RAPTOR EXCURSIONS

Yes they use salt. No clue, it had to be from the factory, as that plate has never been off the truck. It was the front two bolt's on the rear skid. The slip nut was still intact, so it wasn't corroded.

We had to use a pry bar and put tension on the skid and then go after the nut's with an impact gun. After hitting that wall, then looking at all the rusted exhaust and bolt's that couldn't be seen according to the directions and MB's write-up I decided to wait until the truck is in back in the states.

I don't need the hassle of sensitive flight management, German laws, limited dealership support if something goes more wrong than a stripped bolt, and the very real possibility of someone vandalizing it because it's too loud. It already stands out enough as it is. If I had another vehicle that I could drive everyday and didn't have a 2 day window to finish, where I could progress on it as I feel like, then maybe. It's just not worth the hassle right now.

 

[Yukon Joe]

It is loud. So I could see the issue regarding noise bashing the truck.

Yukon Joe
www.RUNRAPTORRUN.com

 

[OrangeAddict]

It is loud. So I could see the issue regarding noise bashing the truck.

Yukon Joe
GREAT LAKES RAPTOR EXCURSIONS

Huh? I can't hear you... Did you start your truck Joe?

 

[Rookie]

@OrangeAddict that's the sound of freedom.

 

[Wilson]

It's go time

What cat less back is that? Don't seem right running two into the same size pipe! Your not going to gain much as fare a side know. Might sound sweet though.