Mistakes….

I will list a few mistakes and link them back to the blog post. Hopefully, my stupidity will save you guys some money.

Mistake #1 – Never forget to check the wiring.… – Cost $240
Mistake #2 – Make sure that you understand SOAxle or SUAxle and what is needed… – Cost $200
Mistake #3 – Against my better judgment, I decided to take the Scout out to train the Sniper 2 EFI…That tow-ride cost me $200.
Mistake #4 – It’s not the most idiotic thing I have ever done, but with prior planning, I could have saved $300 round-trip towing by leaving the Scout up the MTN until all the SkyJacker equipment came in.
Mistake #5 – Get a solid quote on each part of the process. I shall explain. Find out what each part of the build costs. If it is a frame-off restoration with or without sand-blasting, get a breakdown. Does the frame and repaint cost include removing all parts and putting them back on? This way, you don’t overpay. It shouldn’t be part of the paint job and the sandblast… You are double paying if you pay to take out all the parts for both. Get a price breakdown up front.
Mistake #5 – I think this fits into having the end product in both electronically and mechanically. I did not plan on a V-Belt to Serpentine Belt engine conversion. This is not a super costly mistake, but it cost me a few hundred dollars because I had to replace my radiator, A/C compress, and some hoses. The total cost was probably $4-500 for the mistake.

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