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shawno72 03-29-2013 09:24 AM

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Sorry for the crappy pics, it is dark in my garage. Anyways got a couple goodies in the mail yesterday and guess what I'm doing today.

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RRC 03-29-2013 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72 (Post 5978153)
Sorry for the crappy pics, it is dark in my garage. Anyways got a couple goodies in the mail yesterday and guess what I'm doing today.

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Can't wait to see the pics later.....have a great day!!!
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Rusbuilt 03-29-2013 11:08 AM

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Sweet! keeping an eye out today for some good updates!

shawno72 03-29-2013 11:20 AM

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Hopefully. I got to work this morning and the schedule is very heavy and we are short a guy so maybe tomorrow :(
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shawno72 03-29-2013 11:58 AM

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The bags won't go on this weekend but the other pic is all the stuff for the disc brake and drop spindle upgrade :metal: That hopefully will get done tomorrow.

Rich916 03-29-2013 12:08 PM

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Cool, Looks like i will get to see it.

shawno72 03-29-2013 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich916 (Post 5978403)
Cool, Looks like i will get to see it.

Yes you will :lol:

shawno72 03-29-2013 03:20 PM

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Ok so ever since I put on the 7" wide rear wheels, 5 lug conversion, I rub going around corners and into my driveway. I got these 1" spacers it will give me clearance and it will look better to in my opinion.

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fastcam1 03-29-2013 04:06 PM

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Are you planning on running the cups on the rear bags or mounting them straight to the frame?
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shawno72 03-29-2013 04:58 PM

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Are you planning on running the cups on the rear bags or mounting them straight to the frame?
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I plan to run the cups. Will make it easier and not have to drill for the fitting :waah::lol:

shawno72 03-29-2013 05:02 PM

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And so begins the disc brake upgrade. I knocked out the hard stuff first, like installing the rear 1" adapters/spacers ;)

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DesertCat 03-29-2013 05:18 PM

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Hurry up! Work faster!

Bennett68C10 03-29-2013 07:00 PM

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Looks great Shawn, are you going to install the front bags while you have the front end apart or at a later date.
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shawno72 03-29-2013 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L (Post 5979029)
Looks great Shawn, are you going to install the front bags while you have the front end apart or at a later date.
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At a later date unfortunately. I do have the bag plates just need another set of bags, hint hint :lol::lol::lol:

shawno72 03-29-2013 08:13 PM

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Well business slowed down enough to get it apart. I wish I had the time to clean and detail like I want to but I will eventually go with tubalur arms so I just don't want to waste the effort :waah:
And yes for some reason the PO cut the bump stop pieces as well as 2 full coils of the stock front springs :crazy:

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Bennett68C10 03-29-2013 09:26 PM

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At a later date unfortunately. I do have the bag plates just need another set of bags, hint hint :lol::lol::lol:

:lol: sorry buddy I need those other two
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shawno72 03-29-2013 09:29 PM

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:lol: sorry buddy I need those other two
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I figured you did but was worth a try :rolleyes:
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fastcam1 03-29-2013 11:00 PM

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I plan to run the cups. Will make it easier and not have to drill for the fitting :waah::lol:

Not low enough for me lol
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shawno72 03-29-2013 11:40 PM

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Not low enough for me lol
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When aired out or for ride height?
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fastcam1 03-29-2013 11:43 PM

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Aired out might not be different if you have 2" blocks but ride height will probably be a inch or two difference. With not having a dm I want to be as low as I possibly can ;)
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shawno72 03-30-2013 07:12 AM

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Aired out might not be different if you have 2" blocks but ride height will probably be a inch or two difference. With not having a dm I want to be as low as I possibly can ;)
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I want my ride height as low as possible as well. So I will look into drilling the frame. Just wanted to take the easier route :lol:
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lolife99 03-30-2013 08:55 AM

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Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

CC69Rat 03-30-2013 09:52 AM

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Unibits are awesome when drilling frame holes.. that may be what you mean? (7/8 bit..) just saying, they are expensive but worth every dime. I have a titanium one thats awesome. One bit did all the holes for my rear PB stuff.
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fastcam1 03-30-2013 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5980164)
Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

I'm with you about the metal shavings just had to drill a couple of rivots out the other day. As for the front alignment, could you just set your ride height then have them do the alignment for that specific height?
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shawno72 03-30-2013 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 5980164)
Drilling the frame sucks!
I was sick of metal shavings. Ha.
I ended up using a 7/8" drill bit for the air fitting hole.

I suggest using the hat's first and see how far you get into your c-notch,... especially since you have 2" lowering blocks.

Everyone talks about "low" ride heights.
And yes,... you can drive it as low as possible.
But you will have to air up quite a bit to get the front end back into alignment.
Just depends how often you want to replace your front tires.

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat (Post 5980246)
Unibits are awesome when drilling frame holes.. that may be what you mean? (7/8 bit..) just saying, they are expensive but worth every dime. I have a titanium one thats awesome. One bit did all the holes for my rear PB stuff.
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I think I will try the hats first, really its only an inch or so I guessing.


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