Been a while, again. We were at Turf n Surf in November. The 80 did great. Added an RTT from Trail Tailor, and updated suspension. The OME shocks were tired, and I wanted to go to dual rate coils....
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Been a while, again. We were at Turf n Surf in November. The 80 did great. Added an RTT from Trail Tailor, and updated suspension. The OME shocks were tired, and I wanted to go to dual rate coils....
Took a trip up Bald Mountain, with a large group, for a meet and greet.
My sidekick stacking rocks...
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Lunch break at the...
More paint on the passenger side...
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Maybe talk to Roy at Savage Off Road.
Been at it with the tape and paint, again.
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I like to at least flush the brake fluid annually, on my vehicles. The brakes weren't performing very well, due to a sticking piston on the driver side caliper. So, I replaced the calipers, and...
New calipers and brake hoses, today...
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Staging for our place in a small town parade. 500+ lbs of teenagers on the PrInSu roof rack. 3.11:1 gears are great for parades.
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Added spacers to the rear bump stops. Should help keep the tire off the fender a bit. I'll try to flex it this weekend, to see where it's at.
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I had similar issues with airsoft bb's. Seems like these beads react quicker to bumps, corners, speed changes, etc. Drove another 40 miles after work, and it's smooth as butter.
So far, I have driven 100ish miles, mixed highway and mountain roads. I've intentionally hit a couple potholes at speed, to see what happened. These are so much better than the airsoft bb's I've run...
Painted the rest of the wheels, after the rock rings were welded on.
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Finished mounting my tires with Counteract balancing beads....
Welcome, Dawa. These guys are discussing differential studs, not wheel studs.
Perhaps a thread sealant could be used on these bolts??
Made a little tire and wheel progress.
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10 oz Counteract beads.
Thanks guys! He's an awesome little boy. Took him for his first ride in the 80 today...
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Put some primer and paint down...
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Thanks, Mike! I can't take credit for the welding, though. I'm having my buddy James at Northside 4x4 weld these up.
The Co2 is a good deal. I'll be surprised if I have to fill it once a year....
One wheel welded up. Primer, paint, mount tire, then do it all again four times. Modding daily drivers is fun!*
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Parts are coming in. TMI rock rings, and a new matching spare to rotate in. IAS 15lb Co2 tank kit. Should keep me entertained for a bit.
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Steam is your friend, when removing the window tint.
Looks like a fun project!
Mike, no thread locker needed. They are compression fittings, and a couple threads in, they get pretty snug. By the time they're tight, there's no way they'll back out. I always leave some wire...
Cool Avi! When you install the terminals, twist the nut onto the stripped wire. Then hold the nut with a wrench, and thread the lug onto it. This way you won't twist the cable. I add dielectric...
I love compression terminals. Never had one fail.
Upgraded my battery and cable situation. Group 27 AGM battery (185 minute reserve), and 1 gauge cable with compression lugs.
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