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Old Jun 14, 2008
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T_Schloesser's Project FL-RUNNER

ok so this is the deal. i'm 19 and living at home. i'm going to college on a full tuition scholarship. yes i pay all my bills except rent, and i'm a full-time bartender. i'm not sure if anyone has noticed my truck's transformation over the past three years (one year of which being a member here). but due to recent problems i'm making a DRAMATIC change IMO.

project will be underway as soon as the new kit is delivered this week.

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Old Jun 14, 2008
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sweetness... which kit did you go with?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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Once this is installed we are meeting up without a doubt. I have to feel what the truck rides like with prerunner suspension. Are you going to uncrank your torsion bars?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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entry level 6.0 i don't plan on putting her in the air again (http://youtube.com/watch?v=qeC_eoYTTLw). i figure if i can break a fabtech spindle and in need of spending 500$ for a new set of spindles, i'm better off upgrading!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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Originally Posted by korey89
Once this is installed we are meeting up without a doubt. I have to feel what the truck rides like with prerunner suspension. Are you going to uncrank your torsion bars?
yea about time. once installed i'll keep the cranked for the full clearance. and yes i'm keeping the torsions keys installed.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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doesnt the 6.0 system remove the torsion bars?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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Originally Posted by redranger_02
doesnt the 6.0 system remove the torsion bars?
the long travel yes, the entry level 6.0/ performance 6.0 no.

http://camburg.com/fordsprodEDGE.html
 
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Old Jun 14, 2008
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o well it is my bad for not reading it throughly lol. by the way love your bumper might have to go something like that made for my truck with a hidden front hitch behind it lol
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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Nice! That sucks about bending that spindle though...
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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Tim you doing this yourself? When are you doing this?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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Tim you doing this yourself? When are you doing this?
yea. i'll probably take my time and hitch rides all week. i'm taking everything apart tomorrow and waiting until it gets delivered. if you wanna help, i'll keep you posted on the progress, and you're welcome to crash here.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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bro thats gonna be sick. how much is it all runnin u?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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Originally Posted by CrazyAznEdge
bro thats gonna be sick. how much is it all runnin u?
new bolts and pins from ford: $16
new bearings seals and grease: $50
camburg kit: $1549
being the only one in palm beach county running an airborne ranger: priceless...

sorry, i had to..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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That sucks, but that's cool on the upgrade. You gonna have it back together for the meet?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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alright well i wont be able to make it out that way till late friday night i dont get off work till 10. if you need the help let me know ill roll down that way.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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It's going to be sickkkk!

Brenton
 
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Old Jun 15, 2008
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nice man, that will be a great addition!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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itll look real cool man
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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Nice....That will be an awsome Ranger!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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I spotted that bent spindle when you drove past me on I-75, I called Kelly and told him to inform you of it.

At least, I am pretty sure that's why your tire was bent funny that day.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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wow, your lucky you found that before it broke.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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Originally Posted by TrucksGetDirty
I spotted that bent spindle when you drove past me on I-75, I called Kelly and told him to inform you of it.

At least, I am pretty sure that's why your tire was bent funny that day.
Wouldn't have helped, Tim was the one number I didn't have. How'd you bend that spindle anyway?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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i dont think it was from inverness, Ive got the same spindles and mine didnt brake.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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ooooo thats goin to be sweet
 
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Old Jun 16, 2008
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does this kit have a uniball that replaces the lower ball joint as well?
 
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