First-time Chevy owner also. Love the Trail Boss! My F-150 family disowned me:)
Welcome to the forum, MidwestDad57! Post up some photos if you get a chance! Thanks! Here is the new one, along with some pics of the 2 most recent before it.
I figued I may as well try as I have a lot of $$ tied into this. One of these Dash Integrated Cameras would be very beneficial.
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Silverado HD Trail Boss
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New teaser from GM for the ‘Mongoose’ 8.3L Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine!
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I bought my brother’s 2023 TB after he passed away 3 months ago. I’m absolutely loving it and am so happy that I did this. No mods besides 33” tires, Tackform mount, and DIY iPad head unit type...
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I unexpectedly picked up a new 2026 Silverado LT Z71 Trail Boss last night. I’ve owned several Silverado's over the years, with my latest being a 2020 RST. That is, until the 8 speed transmission...
Lund Hood protector, Amazon Step Bars, Red Tailgate Letters, Bak Revolver Tonneau Cover, Amazon Trail Boss Emblems.
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Trail Boss Talk
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Mangoal
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We’re extending the Giveaway deadline to Sunday, Sep 27 at 7:00 PM PT to give everyone a bit more time to jump in. Really loving all the setup you guys are sharing in the thread! Good luck to...
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Trail Boss Talk
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being a person who modifies everything...i have been using 9th in manual since i swapped to a 35" tire ( at 250 miles on a new truck)...now on a 37, it is more a norm to be in 8th. that said, i...
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I've had this issue with my '25 pretty much since I bought it. Turning off quick startup in: settings-system-quick startup. Has helped immensely, it still occasionally fails to launch Android auto...
Traded my 2019 TB Custom for this 2026 TB LT. This picture was taken the day I brought her home.
Hey everyone, I'm new to the forum and just picked up a 2026 Silverado 1500 LT Trail Boss with the 3.0L Duramax. Already added AMP power steps and a Retrax tonneau cover, with tint coming next...
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Introductions
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Hey everyone, just a quick intro here - new 2026 Cypress Gray LT TB owner here. First time full size truck owner, coming from a 2024 Frontier in tactical green (so cypress was calling my name to...
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Dealership to driveway - Frontier still hanging around in the background there.
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Added this awesome metal storage bin to my 21 TB. I have the Custom trim that didnt come with the backseat storage bin and didnt want to cut the z71 floor mats so I found this on Amazon. I think...
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Installed some stake pocket covers. Not too shabby looking. Just did the same. Bought on Ebay. Went with the American Flag design because, AMERICA! The red is really close to the trucks "Red...
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Hey folks - figured I'd throw my hat in the 'build' section here. Certainly nothing monumental or cool like some of you are doing but my philosophy for this truck is basically making a Factory+...
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Hey TrailBoss Forum, To celebrate our Anniversary, we're giving away 1 free Mangoal 4K Front / 2K Rear STARVIS 2 Dual Dashcam setup (fits '22-'26 Silverado 1500 & '24-'26 Silverado HD) with free...
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I have one. It works well and has already saved me once
Trail Boss Modifications
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https://www.trailboss.org/threads/outlining-the-fitment-of-37-tires.3812/ Good place to start. Sure @Stormin08 will find your question
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Let's give it a go! 2026 Trailboss Custom. Mostly stock but I've done carbon fiber bedside decals, carbon fiber hood scoop overlays to knock out the glare, shorty carbon fiber bullet antenna and...
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Here is a before and after pic of my new Wildpeak AT4W 275/70r18 tires compared to the Goodyear Duratrac 265/70r18..I can't believe how loud my Duratracs actually were after driving home with...
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Killeen TX here, 2021 Custom Trail Boss is now the daily driver. Finally back in a truck after almost 10 years of a mini van. Such a smooth truck amd have lots of plans, but...
Installed some stake pocket covers. Not too shabby looking.
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Mangoal
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I'm happy to announce that Mangoal has joined TrailBoss.org as a Supporting Vendor! Take a moment to browse their lineup of dash cameras and learn more about what they offer: https://mangoal.com/
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Hi Al. I just bought a 2023 LT with a 5.3 V8 with 48K miles after researching a bunch of models/trims and considering the engine issues and all the things. Expecting I’ll be happy with it when...
i personally do not run one, as i typically manual shift my rig, and it rarely goes above 9th... but this one has an interesting talk topic related to oil pressure...
Mangoal
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Thanks! Glad to officially be part of the community. We’re the tech team at Mangoal, specializing in OEM-style dashcams that integrate directly into the factory mirror housing. We’ll be hanging...
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Mangoal
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Hi everyone, Just wanted to introduce ourselves—we're the tech support team at Mangoal Dash Cam, glad to officially join the TrailBoss community! We're mainly here to help with any tech...
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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got rid of my app. It goes thru OnStar and they wanted to charge me going forward. I have lived 60 years without needing the hand holding for a price
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Not that you're wrong with that, but the sticker was over $70k for this truck. There's a few things I expect to work/have for that price, and honestly one of them is the ability to start my truck...
Trail Boss Exterior Mods
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I like those! Those would look nice on my black truck. Dare I ask where and how much? https://www.ebay.com/itm/266940879619?var=566679438879
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The September photo contest is LIVE on TrailBoss.org, and it’s time to let your Chevy Trail Boss steal the spotlight. Show off your rig’s grit and glory for a shot at the Trail Boss of the Month...
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Installed these pod lights today. I originally wanted to install 2 pods per bracket but I couldn’t get them to fit 😤. So I ended up with this set up. Also have a 20” LED light bar that I have...
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I put the softopper on right after I bought it. In the last couple of weeks I added Mammoth 1.5 wheel spacers, and a decked cargo-glide. Currently at 124,000 miles.
The TrailBoss community has spoken! Even though @PHXPHOTOG tried to remove himself from consideration as a professional, his incredible photo from Hell’s Revenge in Moab, Utah, had other plans. Congratulations on winning the August 2026...
installed my bed cover from sadeloos yesterday, I like it - works good
Trail Boss 2.7l Turbo Engine
It seems increased noise with age/miles seems to be plague with GY Wranglers for some reason. I have experienced it myself. Maybe that is where the monicker...
I've had my Trailboss since 2020. Have done some upgrades but always looking for more.
Trail Boss 2.7l Turbo Engine
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It only gets worse. I lasted about 36k miles before I couldn't take it anymore. Still had plenty tread left but for my sanity I had to get rid of them.
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GREAT TIMING , just got this delivered today . I have a 2026 TB with a flex -multi tail gate. web site said it will work on my TB . will know by tomorrow morning as I plan on installing it then...
Trail Boss 2.7l Turbo Engine
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20,000 km on mine and they're starting to hum. My last Trail Boss had Duratracs on it, so I can handle anything! 😝
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Mounted my new 33” Bridgestones! 🙌 So happy with these tires. So quiet, very smooth. Look good. Should last 50K miles 🤞 I got some goodies in today to mount up so might get to some of that...
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Installed the other day but finally got around to taking a pic. Love Tackform’s products 👍 Got some wire clips off Etsy to keep the cable all tidy.
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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i would be sourcing one from somewhere else....even rock auto has a few available. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2021,silverado+1500,5.3l+v8,3447303,cooling+system,water+pump,2208
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Trail Boss Member Builds
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Already installed Banks Ram Air, Derringer Tuner and Pedal Monster. Nice looking truck, congrats!
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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My wife's 3.0 Duramax Yukon will sometimes run the fan several minutes after she parks it in the garage on a 90 degree day. It's pretty loud. The Yukon and my wife :ROFLMAO:
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Silverado HD Trail Boss
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I can barely justify having a truck let alone getting a 2500HD :p . I'm fortunate to be able to drive what I want (within reason) and not what I need(y).
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Silverado HD Trail Boss
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Thank you for the input. The truck I was looking at sold before we could come to deal. I am casually shopping at the moment, but leaning towards keeping my 1500 at the moment. I am still under...
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Already installed Banks Ram Air, Derringer Tuner and Pedal Monster.
Hey everyone! I've got a 5.3L V8 2026 Custom Trail Boss with the Z71 off road package and the standard 2" lift for now. I've had a lot of fun with it so far and look forward to...
Trail Boss Member Builds
Wasn’t an easy decision but needed more towing capacity. Traded in my 2021 TrailBoss for a 2024 GMC 2500HD Denali Ultimate with the Duramax. Will miss the TB but now I have a...
Terrible photo but took delivery of my brothers 2023 TB 🙌 Didn’t realize how “low end” the Custom would be, but I’ll upgrade the interior slowly over time. Needs tires ASAP…gonna try and do that...
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Hey guy here, I have a 2024 Trail Boss LT with the 2.7T. 2nd truck with this motor and its very good. I ripped out the OEM suspension and add Biltien 6112s in the fron and I think it was 5120 in...
Can't directly speak to the 5100s in the front, but I have the 6112s in the front, along with the 5100s in the rear. I run them on the highest setting, which almost levels my 2020 TB. It's now...
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Carbon fiber overlays installed over two of the biggest glare areas (especially when sunroof is open). Fit is perfect. In case you want the links: https://www.ebay.com/itm/318763054395 and...
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Replaced my old Gator EFX Tri-Fold with a new Diamondback Switchback over the weekend and Im loving it! Looks really great on my truck and is way more weatherproof than the old Gator. Had 40mph...
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Thanks! I hadn’t done anything to it for a few months. But I recently decided to dig a little deeper into the tuning and trying to improve the drivability with the supercharger. Hp tuners...
Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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I ordered a Leer topper through my local dealer back in April. It was delivered damaged and leaked badly. Puddles of water in the bed of my truck. Small chunk out of the fiberglass cap as well...
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Trail Boss Modifications
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even if returning due to structural damage, i could easily seeing the glass getting swapped.... could be availability, or who knows...but if it isnt damaged, why not swap it ? yes, they should...
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2 things I just did to my truck was add an armrest from Primo Workz. Very pleased with this arm rest as its comfortable and durable. The other thing I did was add the 1in lift to the front of my drivers seat from Desert Does It. This...
this should be in a different thread header....these are on here already in another post. If you look closely, this is a MATTE PPF on the scoop. i did reduce the cut file...
Put these on to stop the glare from the chrome. Before and after.
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Introductions
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Hello, I am new to this forum. I have a 2023 TB bought with 5 miles. This my fourth bowtie truck. Just looking for inforamtion on upgrades and propblems.
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295 70 18 RT Open Country tires with 2” wheel spacers. Minor rub at full turn. I added front mud flap deletes but it still rubs. Most likely will get a 2” lift or leveling kit.
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Trail Boss Interior Mods
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This is my next project also, I plan on adding an amp and upgrading the speakers but I didn't want to run new cable. I found the below and it is on the higher price side but keeps everything stock...
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My 2021 LT Trail Boss after weekly Saturday wash.
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Trail Boss Photos
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Trail Boss Regional
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Introductions
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Trail Boss Camping & Overlanding
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That's a crazy story, horrible that she became paralyzed. I'm not a risk taker by any means, even crossing frozen water freaks me out. My old boss has tales of him crossing open water doing...
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Trail Boss News
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probably one of the best / easiest formats for forum i have used...and i have been active on many since the early days....started with Cummins Forum.
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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I will exempt myself from the voting, I'm a photographer. But I will throw a couple pics up just to get things rolling. This was last month in Moab, UT on a trail called Hells Revenge. It stressed the truck and my nerves to the max. I...
Go with the Rough Country steel one for $100. I put one on my truck. Much stiffer than aluminum. I added the red acrylic in the RC cutout.
Howdy, I bought my brothers ‘23 1500 Custom TB Z71 in silver. Still waiting to have it shipped to me but I can’t wait to get it. He passed away June 9th of this year…and it...
Trail Boss Talk
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https://www.shocksurplus.com/ this would be my Recommendation !! great videos, tons of R&D on actual truck types...and very friendly service. NO BS>
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We’ve rolled out several updates and improvements to the forum! The front page now includes: A new Member Builds widget featuring the latest member build threads Our Trail Boss of the...
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Trail Boss News
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Thanks for keeping it all running @Boss
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Got my first sled last year, and what a winter it was here in northern Ontario! Being a rookie I can't help you much with experienced answers, but thanks for bringing up this topic. Ask away and...
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Trail Boss Talk
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Today, I ordered the K&N oil catch can. After reading thru the forum and a TON of reviews, it appears to be a trustworthy product and comprable to the J&L and others, but comes with a 6oz can...
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Trail Boss Camping & Overlanding
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Update: Progressive came through all the way. It came within a 3% percent margin of being totaled. We pick it up from the body shop soon and it will be back on the trails. Steve
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Colorado Trail Boss Modifications
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I got a carbon fiber vinyl and put it on mine. Looks like a dry carbon. Turned out great and is holding up well so far, although it's only been on a month or so...
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Colorado Trail Boss Modifications
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I just ordered these off of eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/266892283836?var=566630169786 for the hood and these for the inside chrome area https://www.ebay.com/itm/266867957207?var=566715553898
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Introductions
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Welcome! Sorry about losing your brother, but great that you have his truck to remember him by. Good luck on getting the title situation all straightened out and future work on it and the CJ7.
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Figured mine out, the clamp that connects my Borla catback to the midpipe was barely loose. Tightened it up and good to go now.
Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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i have seen a few cases, get diagnosed...repaired (?) and the issues arise shortly after. we chased similar issues on a 2017, only to find out the FUSE BOX bank itself was faulty. that has been a...
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Trail Boss Talk
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That shop is a bunch of morons. There's only 2 unless for some reason the 5.3 has an extra one. There's one on the end of each manifold at about a 45 degree angle. A Y pipe to the passenger side...
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Hello All, I finally got myself a Truck. Traded in my 2019 VW Golf R for this beauty 2024 Trail Boss. So far I am loving it. Can't wait to take offroad.
Trail Boss Camping & Overlanding
The vast majority of the Alpine Loop is graded forest service roads. Most of it can be easily done in a stock TB. With that said there are places that can get you in trouble. I...
Hot and dry this year in the Lost Sierra... The early thaw either washed out the wild fish, or the heat had them hiding from us. Maybe both. No Browns or Rainbows but a...
The votes are in! Congratulations to @JWright82 on taking home the July 2026 Trail Boss of the Month title! 🏆 If you missed the voting thread, be sure to check out all the entries here...
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there were a few, Mighty Mouse is one i have on an older Gen 1 LS. it is a very nice piece though. https://www.mightymousesolutions.com/cans-fbody...
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"updated rear auto-locking differential" - hmm, wonder about that ? Watched again and he did NOT say “auto” just “updated”. Here’s to hoping they make it an electronic locking diff… God forbid...
Introductions
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My bad @lonesmj1 , just played follow the leader in de-railing your intro. Welcome aboard.
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The only thing to be very aware of is the poor turning radius of the TB on some of the tight mountain switch-backs. Engineer and Cinnamon are GTG, just stay off of Poughkeepsie Gulch (unless you...
Yeah I was looking at these too, but saw some reviews that they can or will come off. Still on the fence about it.
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Trail Boss Talk
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Today, I ordered the K&N oil catch can. After reading thru the forum and a TON of reviews, it appears to be a trustworthy product and comprable to the J&L and others, but comes with a 6oz can...
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Today, I ordered the K&N oil catch can. After reading thru the forum and a TON of reviews, it appears to be a trustworthy product and comprable to the J&L and others, but comes with a 6oz can...
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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i only want to say this...NEVER ADD anything to your oil...research, call and spec out the oil you need. you do not want to dilute, modify or change chemistry of your oil. You may never see the...
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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I have looked hi and low forward and back nothing is broken.. when I started it that morning it died after about 2 minutes of running… and it was hard to start back but it did start… so I suspect...
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Trail Boss Problems and Issues
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my fuel pump module acted up a few times before ever throwing a code. the engine would lay over, then ran back up to the setting of the cruise control...it wasnt until the 3rd or 4th time of...
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