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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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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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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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nice! do work son
 
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Had to quit early due to a broken welding mask, will be finished tomorow


 
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looking good! welding masks are a thing that indeed helps lol
 
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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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14" is perfect for an f-31, just angle it forward slightly.
 
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Pretty close!
 
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sik!
 
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Its like a whole new truck. Cant wait to get it offroad
 
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That looks great!
 
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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


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Adrian any reason why you didnt double shear the upper shock mounts?
 
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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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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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Its fine, the much weaker stock mount held up and my shock was bottoming out bad.
 
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New tires!
 
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what prompted the switch
 
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Rears were totally bald
 


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