USS JUNKBOX AND EZ CHANGE DRAIN PLUG OPINIONS

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As I was thumbing through issue # 28,saw Geno`s has the USS Junkbox and the EZ Drain plug and tube. Both of which I am interested in Purchasing. I would like some honest opinions on these two items as far as quality,installation,and practicality. I value all replies. THANK`S FOLKS!

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`01 2500,QC,LB,4WD,ISB,5SPD,
355 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Forest green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar Mud flaps,Mist gray seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller. Everything else stock. THE BIG GREEN MACHINE.
Phil Stuart


I`M GLAD TO BE CUMMIN`

 

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Installed the EZ oil drain the change before last and used it this last time. Worked like a champ. I have a large plastic covered pan with a hole in the center that just fit the EZ drain tube. Did it in a campground while snowbirding down south. Ended up with no mess to clean up and I don't think anyone even noticed I did the job.

Bear

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Bear
98 2500 4x4 QC 5sp 4. 10 visor,moulded boards/flairs,roll top cover, geno's combo gauge, TST kit
Prime-Loc filter, Issue 26 pg 126 check it out.

 

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I have the EZ Drain plug with the plastic tube that screws in and releases the oil. It works great.
I let it drain for awhile and then take the oil filter off. This reduces the oil level in the filter and saves the mess of oil on the engine.
I keep the old plug in the unit for (just in case) Probably wouldn't have the right size wrench with me if an emergency did exist.

[This message has been edited by Kimzy Bertalotto Jr (edited 05-18-2000). ]

 

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Check out the "Finger Touch Engine Oil Drain Valve" also. It has some advantages and is not as costly.

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1996 Dodge 2500 SC, SLT, Cummins 12V, 5-spd. , 4X4, JRE 4" exhaust (somebody stole my kitty and my muffler fell off!), TST 280 HP/685 Ft-Lb Uprate Kit, AFC Spring Kit, Horton Fan Clutch, Jacobs/Ram Exhaust Brake, MagHytec Differential Cover, Combo Gauge, K&N Filter, Brite-Box, no turbo silencer ring, full-time fog lights. Prime-Loc and Rancho 9000 shocks coming soon!

 

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Drain plug works great. Only concern I have is, does all the oil drain from the pan as the plug does look as if it protrudes into the pan a bit.

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Hacksaw 1998. 5 Red Quad Cab 4X4 Dually Blue Box & Pac Brake 5 Speed . Delete Blue Box, after 2 pumps, got gun shy.

 

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Ditto, Hacksaw. But I think I may try it anyway.

Also the valve thing kinda scares me - definitely no good for off roading! #ad


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1999 2500 QC 4X4 LB Auto 4. 10, Driftwood, CD player with Steering Wheel Controls, Power Driver's Seat, 275HP Injectors, Boost Regulator & Elbow, K&N Air Filter, Brushguard, Spray-in Liner, 285/75R16 BFG AT KO's, Nerf Bars, Black Diamond Plate Deep Well Tool Box
2000 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4X4
NRA Member

 

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Ordered the Junk Box awhile ago, piece of cake to install, does a good job of organizing under the rear seat. Wish it was a bit deeper but would order it again.

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00, 4x4,ISB,Quad Cab,LWB,Bed Rug,Smitty Built Side Rails, century Canopy

 

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I'm with TXRam, if you take it off road at all it could some how come open or get broke. I think I will stay with the burnt fingers and oily hands.

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99, 4x4, slt, 3500,5spd,
3. 54 gears, black,hoswel bale bed, blue box, Pac-
Brake, 5in. sraightpipe, K&N, silencer ring removed, 5 star aluminum wheels,brushguard, blackouts, eclipse stereo, matrix headlight bulbs, blue neon fog lights, KC Daylighter, Dodge splash guards, Lund Cold Fronts

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Phil's Page.com

 

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I've used the EZ drain for two years,it works great ,no mess! #ad

 

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BARRACUDA: THE EZ DRAIN "THINGY" IS COOL #ad
UNFORTUNATELY, IT DOES PROTRUDE INTO THE PAN AND ACTUALLY LEAVES AROUNT 1 1/2 TO 2 QTS OF OIL IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN. NEXT TIME I CHANGE OIL, I WILL REMOVE THE EZ DRAIN PLUG AND ADD A REALLY THICK TEFLON WASHER. JUST MY THOUGHT.

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'00 2500 SLT QUAD 4X4 SB/DRIFTWOOD-MIST GRAY/AUTO/3. 54/POWER SEAT/CD/FOGS/SPAY LINER/NERF BARS/4X ABS/CAMPER PKG/TRAVEL/REMOTE/FLAPS/AMSOIL SYNTHETICS/NOT BOMBED..... YET/MFG:ST. LOUIS,USA.

 

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Phil and TX,I agree with you guys. I have banged up the bottom of my oil pan while off roading which means clearance is critical. I guarantee I would sheer off that finger touch drain plug or open it by accident,and that would not be cool.
I have never had a problem with the factory drain plug but the EZ plug does look like a good one.

-Mike

 

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Thank you all for the replies #ad
. they will help me in my decisions. I have found that the TDR is the best place to find answers or ask any questions about my rig. I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP! #ad


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`01 2500,QC,LB,4WD,ISB,5SPD,
355 LSD,Tow Pkg. ,Forest green PC,Mopar alum. side steps,Mopar Mud flaps,Mist gray seat covers,Tekonsha brake controller. Bone stock and plenty of power. THE BIG GREEN MACHINE.
Built in St. Louis
Phil Stuart

I`M GLAD TO BE CUMMIN`