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Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Thu Dec 13, 2018 4:09 pm Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
I just spotted a torn CV boot-
That's right at 3 months, and 3,000 miles of commuting, no trails. The commute is through a wash, but it's usually not that terrible. Mostly washboard, and some sand. ... |
Topic: Power steering service- |
vaportrail
Replies: 3
Views: 1157
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 9:05 am Subject: Re: Power steering service- |
Thanks for the link-
Doesn't look that hard to mount a cooler. Plenty of room in there, for sure... |
Topic: Sending out feelers for a Rocket Launch |
vaportrail
Replies: 9
Views: 1753
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Forum: Expeditions, trail runs, or gatherings Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2018 3:15 pm Subject: Re: Sending out feelers for a Rocket Launch |
I'm interested- |
Topic: Power steering service- |
vaportrail
Replies: 3
Views: 1157
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 3:01 pm Subject: Power steering service- |
I want to get some new fluid in the power steering rack, after seeing the cost of a rebuild kit...
Any advice on upgrades, fluid to use, or where to break a hose loose? |
Topic: Jimbolio's "Precious" |
vaportrail
Replies: 263
Views: 74456
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Forum: Member Buildups Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2018 1:59 pm Subject: Re: Jimbolio's "Precious" |
My wife would KILL me if I was to have a trail accident like that...
But hey, Precious looks great with your refresh- |
Topic: Rear shock replacement - OME |
vaportrail
Replies: 7
Views: 2192
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 3:42 pm Subject: Re: Rear shock replacement - OME |
[quote="Homedad"]60004 ftw[/quote]
ftw?
Fit this well?
At any rate, I think these are the rear shocks I'll also run- |
Topic: Slow and steady |
vaportrail
Replies: 14
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Forum: Member Buildups Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:22 am Subject: Re: Slow and steady |
Thanks for the replies bros-
Now I'm thinking replace the leaky OME shocks, instead of trying the Bilsteins...
(didn't mean to hi-jack your thread Michael) |
Topic: Slow and steady |
vaportrail
Replies: 14
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Forum: Member Buildups Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:48 am Subject: Re: Slow and steady |
Hmmmm
I'm planning to get the low $ Bilstein 5100 rear shocks, but if I read between the lines here, maybe it's not a good idea? |
Topic: Slow and steady |
vaportrail
Replies: 14
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Forum: Member Buildups Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2018 8:46 am Subject: Re: Slow and steady |
Hey there Kamando-
Thanks for the thread. I've never heard of Orange Boxx Fabrication. I like the look of their bumpers. |
Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
Replies: 34
Views: 6108
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:03 am Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
[quote="BucketBoy"]
I’ve heard nothing but problems with Desert Rat’s wrenching abilities. I’d avoid giving them a wrench if I were you.[/quote]
Eh-
Mechanics come and go...
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Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
Replies: 34
Views: 6108
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 10:00 pm Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
[quote="Jimbolio"]Get some Sonoran steel back there and be done with it. Steve will hook you up. Rock crusher links.
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Once again, thanks for the great link-
Rear bump stop upgra ... |
Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
Replies: 34
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:18 pm Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
That ICON stuff seems quite far out of my price range anyway-
I'm wondering, just what the advantages would be to upgrade the rear links to adjustables. Seems expensive, for what you get... |
Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
Replies: 34
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2018 8:42 am Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
Thanks for the suggestions Jim
I have a unit (wheel) bearing and the control arms I want Brian to rebuild for me later.
I looked at just replacing the OME shocks. but like everything else, ther ... |
Topic: Front end overhaul- |
vaportrail
Replies: 34
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:25 pm Subject: Re: Front end overhaul- |
I'll be using them for alignment.
It drives good, but I know it needs to be adjusted.
My Old man emu rear shocks are leaking, so I'll be planning the rear suspension next. |
Topic: Splash guards- |
vaportrail
Replies: 3
Views: 1109
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Forum: 4x4 Tech Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2018 9:58 am Subject: Re: Splash guards- |
OK
RAD rubber it'll be then- |
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