Conclusion.

They paid out nearly $4k. Which included a ridiculous tow charge I had.

Spent just under 3.

TF winch bumper (no winch yet)
Nissens rad and ac condensor
Lights from forum user
Oil cooler ebay
Fluids etc.

No hit to title or premium.

Happy with the refreshed front end and a bit left over.

 

good result. Congratulations! The new bumper looks very good and fits the style of the truck well.

That you were able to source headlights at a reasonable price is a testament to the quality of this forum.

 

Excellent!!!! That’s a win win WIN! Congrats and have fun. And be wary of those attack trees in the future…

 

Looks good!

 

Many thanks to Richard Gallant who came through with an excellent set of lights for a great price. Would recommend

Very pleased to have primed and painted under the battery/air boxes. Nothing bad under there, but it feels good to have done it.

I was going to swap that silly bent pipe which acts as a power steering cooler, but didn’t want to break into another fluid system.

Those trans cooler lines are a real PITA. Had to get grips on there at all angles just to compress those collars. Soaked in PB etc for ages, and worked them back and forth till it would compress enough to remove. Not much fluid leaks out when removed, which is one good thing.

Clearer lights means I might actually see the next oncoming tree!!

 

Yes, indeeed.... he is a great guy. Lucky to call him my neighbour and fellow club member!