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Old Nov 21, 2008
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scaled the truck this afternoon.

Left Front 1498
Right Front 1398
Right Rear 975
Left Rear 950

that is Sprung weight.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008
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why is there so much difference between the two sides, shouldn't it be relatively(sp) closer?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008
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steering wheel, battery, power steering gear, front driveshaft, tansfer case. etc... all on the drivers side.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008
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i scaled my truck not to long ago
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008
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Originally Posted by zabeard
scaled the truck this afternoon.

Left Front 1498
Right Front 1398
Right Rear 975
Left Rear 950

that is Sprung weight.
My estimate of 1200 per corner up front is looking to be pretty good.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008
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that is it. good guess on that.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008
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So any updates ?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008
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None yet, school gets out December 12th
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008
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So is that when your starting on it i wish i was closer id like to see that thing in person i geuss ill have to wait till may 28-31.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008
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Some where in that time frame. We will see. I am in no rush now that I have a DD, so when it gets done it gets done. I may not even do it this winter. I am not really sure at this point.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008
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Spent a few hours on it today. Just some tear down. Too much stuff around the bender to bend tube right now.





 
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Old Dec 6, 2008
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Woo hoo! Looks good
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008
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Glad to see your getting rollin Zach. I'm sure once your done with school you'll be very busy with this.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008
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Dang your truck spends a lot of time under the knife. Looks like it's coming along nicely. I weighed my truck recently and it was about 4400-4500.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2008
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Dang your truck spends a lot of time under the knife. Looks like it's coming along nicely. I weighed my truck recently and it was about 4400-4500.
well dang yours is heavy too! lol
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008
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get your fork lift and just load that right on the trailer and ill see you in a few weeks haha
 
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Old Dec 7, 2008
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get your fork lift and just load that right on the trailer and ill see you in a few weeks haha
open your wallet
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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After talking to Andrew and using the Billavista calc for spring rates, I am going to go with the following.

14" Sway Away Coilovers 2.0" body
Dual Rate kit
12" 250lb/in tender eibach coil
16" 350lb/in main eibach coil

I want to call poly performance at lunch to see what they think and maybe order them today.

 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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Those are going to be sweet.

I think Poly is running a discount for JKOwners.com for xmas I will check and get back to you.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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get a new dog?
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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Pretty!!!
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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Originally Posted by casfz1
Those are going to be sweet.

I think Poly is running a discount for JKOwners.com for xmas I will check and get back to you.
let me know! I will use your account if you dont mind :)
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
get a new dog?
its my Mom's it just followed me outside.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2008
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Its on its way! Woot.

Should be here Thursday? Maybe Friday.
 
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One step closer!
 
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