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    top creeping down

    Im so grateful for everyones help so far. After buying a 88 funchaser nearly a month ago. I have repaired a broken bully mount, put on new cables, replaced the guide rod, and re attached the head to the hydraulic cylinder. So now I got the thing going up and down just fine, but noticed an...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder and head repair

    renoites, I think Im about to wrap it up. The guide rail is bugging me a bit though. It looks like there is a pocket for it to sit in on the frame of the passenger's side, and a hole in the frame beneath the hyrdo cylinder, but as far as I can tell, there is nothing else to hold it in place...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder and head repair

    Thats all pretty much in line with what I thought. Just too frustrated yesterday to check it our thoroughly. Thanks everyone for the help, you guys are life savers. Once I get her put back together, I'll certainly keep up on the maintenance. Ive only had the camper for two weeks, if that. I...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder and head repair

    Looks like Im back again. In the process of fixing my pulley mount, and replacing cables, I have managed to break the head from the end of the hydraulic cylinder. My guide bar is bent as well. The guide bar seems simple enough to fix/replace. The cylinder is in the extended position and...
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    Cable fabrication

    Any one have tips on making a set of cables. I down loaded the awesome cable installation pdf from David Ward and it clears up most questions, but Im on a budget here and was hoping to do it all myself. The only part Im not sure about is if there is a DIY method for getting the threaded rods...
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    Wheel Skirts for 88 Funchaser

    I'm hoping to track down a set of Fenders, or skirts. Thats the best description I can come up with. The removable pieces that hang down above the wheels on an 88 Funchaser. One of mine is busted and the other is cracked. Any one seen any around?
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    Pulley mount torn lose from frame?

    2x4 length So Im moving along on getting this pulley mount sorted out. I ran into some issues today though. I'm hoping some one can tell me where or if Ive gone wrong. I raised the top as far as it would go. I measured the distance from the two front cushions to the frame, and assumed that...
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    Larger roof vent replacement.

    Im just getting started on my first HI-Lo and am in the process of fixing the roof vents. The ac is intact sealed and works fine, but both of the vents have been broken and sealed over with glass and silicon. I think I have located several suitable replacement vents for the rear 14 inch vent...
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    Pulley mount torn lose from frame?

    Word, Im so glad this forum is here. Like I said this is my first camper, and don't think I could have picked one better. Being able to see whats up with other folks is so helpful.
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    Pulley mount torn lose from frame?

    That makes sense. I know its likely elementary, but do you know where I can find the tension adjustment? I did a once over of the cable replacement pdf in the library but im still picking up bits and pieces it's not al sticking yet.
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    Pulley mount torn lose from frame?

    I just bought my first camper and it just happens to be a Hi-Lo. I'm danged excited about getting it cleaned up and in top shape. I think I got a good deal on an 88 fun chaser. Mostly I think it just needs some new tires and a set of brake lights, but I had some issues on my first lift...

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