[quote author=Doubleclutch link=board=5;threadid=18380;start=#msg172486 date=1060876487]
Biggest negative is the mess you just described. Moving the bottle will not eliminate the mess, just move it, but keep your cooling sufaces functional.
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Well, not necessarily... ;D ;D

I've moved mine down to the front swaybar by extending the tube, and use a modded bicycle water bottle and holder - the holder mounts to the swaybar exactly as it would on a bike frame, but horizontally. Of course, I drilled vent holes in the new bottle.

I then take a couple of old worn out socks to use as a cover over the outside of the new bottle - that allows the bottle to vent properly, and the socks absorb what small amount of of oil vapor that does escape the bottle.

I have been changing the old socks at regular oil change intervals - no drips, no oily film ANYWHERE on the engine or truck undercarriage - and it's convenient to service, since I'm already down there anyway... ;D ;D

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[quote author=TXRAM2 link=board=5;threadid=18380;start=#msg172544 date=1060882758]
I did both of mine similar to Gary's. Attached to the outside of the frame at the sway bar. Used original bottle. Easy to remove for cleaning, keeps the mess where you can wash when needed and not in the radiator or on the engine. Costs about $2.50. Best money I have every spent. Try it you'll like it Got the idea from Gary's "Put a sock in it" thread ;D Bet ya thought nobody remembered 8)
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THANKS for the comment! ;D ;D ;D

Sometime I do and post these little bits of info, and don't get much response - sorta makes me wonder if my ideas fit in with the interests of the "mainstream" truck owners...

Always a pleasure to hear from someone who's tried it and it worked out well for them too!