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Old 06-24-2006, 01:59 AM
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looks great marc. glad to see you finished her up.
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Originally Posted by Marc P
...utility cart crushed by me $100.00...
What's the story on that, Marc?

Anyways looks good!
Old 06-24-2006, 07:33 AM
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hey marc you did'nt add in the two twelve packs that were neccesary to rebuild the front axle.........still waiting...............
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Marc your truck's looking good! looks like it's time for a 4x4 trip
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No steering stabilizer? How's it drive on the freeway without it?
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Marc I am impressed!

Looks great. Flex-Good!
Old 06-24-2006, 08:50 PM
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Installed the brake lines today. Just need to align it as the steering wheel is cocked to the left, put bumpstops on, and get this driveshaft thing figured out.

It rides pretty good. The springs and shocks work well, it tracks straight, and has no vibration. Sometimes if I hit a bump just right I get some bumpsteer, so I will add a steering stabilizer.

As for the cart I owe my friend, well lets just say I lowered the lift a little too much.
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Originally Posted by Marc P
...As for the cart I owe my friend, well lets just say I lowered the lift a little too much.
Been there done that, although it was an oil collector

At least you were in a somewhat private shop when you did that. I had to walk it back to the counter a la "the walk of shame"
Old 06-25-2006, 04:39 PM
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Nobody actually saw me do it.....but when Steve came back in and his tools were strewn accross the floor he figured it out pretty quick.
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Originally Posted by Tanto
Been there done that, although it was an oil collector

At least you were in a somewhat private shop when you did that. I had to walk it back to the counter a la "the walk of shame"
That was kinda funny when you did that.
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still waiting
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Come on over....got some cold ones...
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don't you worry i'll be coming over very soon
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Looks AWESOME!

You were trying to flex out on that cart....I know you too well. hahaha
Old 06-27-2006, 04:54 AM
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I installed the SS brakelines and got my draglink adjusted so my steering wheel is straight. Still need bumpstops and a driveline.....

Also need to figure out how to rewire the 4x4 light so it comes on....Robinhood? 4runnerkid? Josh?...anyone??
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The writeup on 4x4wire says you just need to take the ADD wires and short them together. But like my other thread says, I don't know where those are anymore.
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i havent touched mine yet... hasn't really bothered me much, but i'll probably take a look at it this weekend and see if i can figure it out.
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you dont need a light marc!!!! so when is the maiden voyage? i want to go wheel but honestly it might have to be a night run because its been so friggin hot
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Lookin' good Marc. Congrads and welcome to the dark side.
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Awesome job Marc...now enjoy the tires actually touching the ground rather than spinning out on trails!


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