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There is an external valve but everyone says not to worry about it. The default is open and it only closes when A/C is in use.

I just poured over these parts diagrams for an hour. 2022 Mach Z, 2023 MXZ std, 2022 MXZ XRS and 2023 MXZ XRS SAS all use the same part number for the Footrest. Part # 518332306 The Roller for the 2023 MXZ XRS and 2022 MXZ XRS both use the same part number. # 51839024 The 2023 MXZ XRS SAS has the part number for the Roller (now called footrest support) # 518332307 The rear tunnel support for the 2023 MXZ XRS SAS and the 2022 MXZ XRS std both use part # 518334412 The 2022 Mach Z and the 2023 MXZ XRS both use Rear Tunnel Support part # 518334413 Now I am completely lost..........lol In the end, I have to fit this Footrest as they all use the same part number, then I will have to figure out whether the roller I have fits or not.

Ok, thanks. I will take a closer look before I procede.

Chatter on SiriusXM was the same. Easier to split the money with 10 teams than 11. He will have to buy his way in.

I assume those are US$. I’m in Canada so add 40%….lol The cutout has to be there. The new footrest goes under the front section but over the side of the tunnel. I’ll nip it in the morning and start at it. I just picked up a new die grinder Tuesday on sale for $20 at Princess Auto (kinda like your Harbour Freight). I’ve been playing with my truck tonight. Bought this in Oct. Started fixing some small stuff. Lights, clock spring, ignition lock, etc. for safety. Took it to a buddies shop at Christmas. He put the flat deck and was getting me the safety. They noticed it wasn’t making much heat for the interior. Installed a new water pump and did a system flush. I picked it up today. They said the coolant that came out was gross, brown and rust. Someone had run the truck on straight water at some point, likely had put stop leak in it too. They hadn’t taken it for a drive yet. Well, I drove it home. it’s got no heat…..lol. Pulled it in the shop after the excavator was done. The input line to the heater is hot, output is cold. No circulation. Plugged. Guess I’m doing a heater core now. I also told them to check for a driveline vibration and it’s still there. I already have one truck sitting here waiting for a driveshaft. I got broken crap everywhere I look around here.

Can’t do a quickie test fit. The new one is slightly different. Notice where the footrest turns the 90. There is a cut out on the original. I’ll need to cut to match first. Noticing that not all the holes are pre drilled either.

I haven't even checked yet but I might as well test fit everything to be sure of fit before I get them powder coated. I have my excavator in the shop and I have to do a bit of work to it before it can go back outside. Should have time to test fit tonight yet.

I understand why now. They pre-assemble all the tunnel parts before powder coating. Raw tunnel, yellow tunnel, black tunnel, red tunnel. Doesn't matter. Just pre-assemble the pieces and spray them what ever colour you want. Now they don't have to carry the part pieces in 6 different colours. I'm now learning about rivets At the Doo dealer, the rivets were $10/each and they didn't have enough in stock (according to Doo I need 21 but since some of my 3/16 holes may now need 1/4 from drilling, I need more). I bought 10 to get started. On the parts bag for the rivets it says Hemlock 6.4 mm so I google that and it turns out these are specialty rivets made by Stanley. The Hemlok® rivet features an interference lock ensuring the strongest vibration-resistant joints. Luckily, there is a large specialty fastener warehouse here. In their online catalog it shows they are a Stanley dealer and they have what looks like the Hemlock rivet but it has a different name. They have a Stanley Pop Ultragrip but in the 1/4" size they only have Steel or Stainless Steel, nothing in Aluminum. I'll be going to see them tomorrow too. But worst case, I use the 10 I have plus what ever I buy there. I use the Doo rivets for where I have the most concern (at the supports and the footrest join) and use the others for the rest (mostly the roller mounting). Feel like I dug myself a very big hole.........lol

All the parts came in today. None of them come coloured, raw aluminum, even the rivets. I should have known when I took the other apart. Off to the powdercoater's tomorrow to see what he can do.

16. While the Andretti name carries some recognition for F1 fans, our research indicates that F1 would bring value to the Andretti brand rather than the other way around. where was this research conducted? Geesus.

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This is my favourite of the auction. A complete strip to bare bones and back together. Nothing left untouched. Coyote swap, whipple, 10R80, 205 case. All custom mounts, super clean. The photos of the underside are amazing. Looks like they body worked the frame it’s so clean. Out my budget by a long shot. But great to see what a top shop can do.

The Doo rivet are black. From what I’ve found online, they are either 6.4mm (1/4”) or 3/16 and the Center pin is steel. Amazon has them with quick delivery. Not that it matters because there is no decent snow within 6 hours of here. The area that will need the Cleco’s is where the front suspension bolts through the tunnel. The rivets in that area go through the footrest, the tunnel and the footrest support. I think I will be best to find some Clecos to hold that section together. Worst case, I’ll buy some 1/4” nuts and bolts.

Anyone been watching Barrett-Jackson? The resto mods have really taken over it seems. A Gen 2 Corvette with an LS3 looks like the hot ticket. I mostly watch for the trucks. Chevy's get better money than Fords from what I see. Early Blazer/Jimmy with an LS will bring $125k plus.

I just assumed the new parts would be black. I hope. I'll wait to see how well they fit before I do anything. I'm not painting the entire tunnel. Edit. I checked the Skidoo parts site and the Mach Z and XRS share the same part number for the right side. The Renegade 600 EFI has the raw tunnel and a different part number. Today I'll pull the tie rod shaft and clean up the rivet holes. The Cleco's from Amazon take a week to get. I'll try the local bodyshop supply store.

She's been very nice to me this week. What would you like for dinner? Can I get you a drink? Let me get that for you. lol

Some, the drill bit goes right through, others it just spins and won’t cut. I believe some of these rivets are aluminum with a steel centre pin. It’s off now anyways. And there is why he said it will be noticeable, Just as with the roller, the footrest is mounted to the tunnel before powder coating. This allows them to use the steel centred rivets as it then gets powder coated over the steel to prevent rust and corrosion. Im considering masking and painting the tunnel as it may be better to hide the joint rather than touch up paint. It would have to stick to aluminum though.

4 hours to get the roller off, starting into the footrest now. Been through over a dozen drill bits . Lucky if I get through 1 rivet before bit is dull. Moved to a grinder. It takes too much force to drive them out so it looks like I will have to grind the heads off then drill and pry until it breaks free. Obviously they powder coat these parts after tunnel assembly. I was assuming they would be pre-finished then assembled.

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That’s funny. Unfortunately it’s not true.

Good idea. I was thinking along the same lines.

Thanks guys. I’ll give it a shot. Borrowed a good rivet gun from my buddy. Went to the dealer. The parts kid and I got it figured out. Ordered the roller for a ‘22 Renegade XRS. Roller, steering shaft, lower belly panel and footrest came to $492 with taxes, plus the rivets. He has those in stock. I now see why it would be an insurance write off. The front section of the footrest is part of the tunnel. I will have to straighten that that section. Obviously the dealer would include a new tunnel and time in the quote. Parts should be here in a couple of days. He said it showed in the warehouse. I got a couple things need fixed around here first then I’ll start taking it apart.

No insurance. Both sleds are mine and I don’t carry collision coverage. Mechanic told me this would be a write off if taken to Doo dealer as insurance claim.