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Old Apr 16, 2013
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So I was just thinking of something today. Do your 35's rub on the front inner fenders at all on big hits/landings? I just remember you saying anything about it. Because mine rubbed pretty good even having a bodylift,and after I took it out I had to remove most of the inner fender up to where the fender mounts.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2013
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I will have to get some pics for you, i can only see a tiny rub mark up top but i also probably have it bumped an inch or so sooner than the rest of you because my shock bodies are longer
 
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Old Apr 18, 2013
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The bypasses are basically brand new after a clean up! Picking up some tubing today and hopefully get the cbedcage done this weekend
 
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Old Apr 18, 2013
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nice! do work son
 
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Old Apr 20, 2013
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Had to quit early due to a broken welding mask, will be finished tomorow


 
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Old Apr 20, 2013
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looking good! welding masks are a thing that indeed helps lol
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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nice! is a 14" enough for them? i need to get on ordering my rear shock setup.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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14" is perfect for an f-31, just angle it forward slightly.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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Pretty close!
 
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sik!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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Its like a whole new truck. Cant wait to get it offroad
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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That looks great!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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Thanks Adam! next project is buying gears and getting my 9" installed. as you can see i still have lots of frame flex so im going to make usr ofthe leftover tubing i have


painted with dom16
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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Adrian any reason why you didnt double shear the upper shock mounts?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2013
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Just time, its 1/4" plate and plenty strong but we just did not have tons of time so we did all the basics to get it rolling. ill be adding more cross support and double shear that upper mount sometimr soon
 
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i like it. now to figure out my own idea and still keep bed space...
 
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any updates?
 
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No sir, just enjoying how it is. Other hobbies are currently consuming my play money.

Buuut it has been in the 25-30 degree range lately so its time to do some desert trips and if i remember to take pics ill post them up
 
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Agree on the double shear. Diggin the rear bumper too.
 
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Camburgs cage is single shear. If it was holding a coilover i would but this is plenty stong. Im just tired of working on it haha
 
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Old May 12, 2013
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is it really? its probably just me but if its a DD, sure single, but a toy, or anything fun id double as well.
 
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Old May 13, 2013
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Its fine, the much weaker stock mount held up and my shock was bottoming out bad.
 
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Old May 17, 2013
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New tires!
 
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Old May 17, 2013
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what prompted the switch
 
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Old May 17, 2013
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Rears were totally bald
 
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