TOOLS REQUIRED

• Safety goggles
• Measuring tape
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Power Drill
• 9/32” drill bit
• 13 mm socket
• 10 mm socket
• Ratchet wrench and extension
• 13mm end wrench
• Wire crimpers
• Wire stripper / cutter
• 3/16” hex key wrench (allen wrench)
• 5mm hex key wrench (allen wrench)
• 4mm hex key wrench ( allen wrench )
• Electrical tape
• Weather proof caulking (silicone sealer)
• Silicone spray

INSTALLATION GUIDE

1. Steps 2-3 for HD 2500 and 3500 only! For all other vehicles skip to Step 4. Short Bed: Step 2 only, Long Bed: Steps 2 and 3.
2. Remove forward most brake cable guide and replace with new guide (6).
3. Install plastic brake cable guide (7) in rear of middle body mount. Install new parking brake cable guide (24) in existing frame hole as shown.

Buying a vehicle is a big decision and a major expense. Buying a used vehicle can be a good value for the money, but it can also be a gamble. Going shopping armed with information on what to look for can boost the odds that you will get the value you want in your purchase. Whether you buy from a private party or a dealer, the most important thing you can do is inspect the vehicle completely.

Know what you are buying

• Do some research into car prices and performance.
• Go for a test drive.
• If you are a probationary licence holder, remember that there are restrictions on the types of cars you can drive. For more information visit www.vicroads.vic.gov.au or phone VicRoads on 13 11 71.
• Check the calendar year in which the vehicle was built as this may affect its resale value. This date should be stamped on the car’s “build plate”, which is affixed to a car when it is assembled and can often be found on the bulkhead between the engine and passenger compartments.
• If you are buying a second-hand car, have an RACV or a VACC member or another qualified mechanic carry out a mechanical inspection. Telephone RACV on (03) 9790 2190 or the VACC on (03) 9829 1111.

Know what you are paying

(NAPSA)—To help you stay on the road to safety and savings the next time you buy a used car, the Federal Trade Commission offers this advice:

• Before shopping for a car, think about your driving habits, your needs, and your budget;
• Learn about car models, options, and prices by reading newspaper ads, both display and classified;
• If you finance the cost of the car, consider how much you can put down, your monthly payment, the length of the loan, and the annual percentage rate. Make sure you understand all aspects of the loan agreement before you sign any documents, including the exact price; the amount you’re financing; the finance charge; and the total sales price;

The Buyers Guide
A disclosure document that gives consumers important purchasing and warranty information, the Buyers Guide tells consumers:

• whether the vehicle is being sold “as is” or with a warranty;
• what percentage of the repair costs a dealer will pay under warranty;
• that oral promises are difficult to enforce;
• to get all promises in writing;
• to keep the Buyers Guide for reference after the sale;
• the major mechanical and electrical systems on the car, as well as some of the major problems that consumers should look out for; and
• to ask to have the car inspected by an independent mechanic before they buy.

If you conduct a used car transaction in Spanish, you must post a Spanish language Buyers Guide on the vehicle before you display or offer it for sale. (See pages 12-13.)

Before you start shopping for a car, you’ll need to do some homework. Spending time now may save you serious money later. Think about your driving habits, your needs, and your budget. You can learn about car models, options, and prices by reading newspaper ads, both display and classified. There is a wealth of information about used cars on the Internet: enter “used car” as the key words and you’ll find additional information on how to buy a used car, detailed instructions for conducting a pre-purchase inspection, and ads for cars available for sale, among other information. Libraries and book stores also have publications that compare car models, options, and costs, and offer information about frequency-of-repair records, safety tests, and mileage. Many of these publications have details on the do’s and don’ts of buying a used car.