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LOS ANGELES OFF-ROAD COMMUNITY

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by CaptainReverso, Jun 8, 2015.

  1. Mar 1, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    Pabloeeto

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    I'm thinking some insulation rubbed off and caused a short on that metal bracket. Or the gauge was too small for that particular circuit. That ground looks very thin beef it up amd get a multimeter to check for shorts.
     
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  2. Mar 1, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    Any words of wisdom? Tips etc?
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    GHOST SHIP

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    First thing is don't get hung up on what someone else is running. Imagine it's like ordering food at a restaurant: just because frank or tony likes it doesn't mean you will, (or that it won't give you diarrhea). Always keep the end result in mind for your truck and what each modification will do to help you reach that goal. Do you want a pre runner that you can blast over dunes and jump without hitting your kidneys when you land? Or do you want a capable outdoor/camping rig that can get you where you need to go and back? Lastly (and there's totally nothing wrong with this) do you just want a lifted truck for the looks of it? Be honest with your goals and your budget and take it all a little at a time. Group buys come and go, but some deals are just too god to pass up. Try to pay cash for your mods. Whatever deal you think you're getting when you lay down that credit card will be all gone by the time you're done paying for the interest a year later. There's probably more, but that's just plain old guy wisdom talking.
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:12 PM
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    If it was only that wire, my money would be on a short. If other wires were burned or had melted sheathing, I'd say you were pulling too much juice through insufficient gauged wire.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    Right on right on! Thx
     
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  6. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:26 PM
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    4WALKER Save the manual trans!!!

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    Dead short to ground
     
  7. Mar 1, 2016 at 9:32 PM
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  8. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:13 PM
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    On a ground wire tho ? But yeah it was really thin, and I beefed it up. That was the only wire that got fried. All the electronics are good
     
  9. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:14 PM
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    I want to buy some for my Yosemite trip in 2 weeks
     
  10. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:17 PM
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    How many and which ones
     
  11. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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    Thin mint,. Samoas and, do si dos
     
  12. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:22 PM
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    Ok I'll bring them to Gorman if you're going
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:24 PM
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    If I go, it will be on sunday​
     
  14. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:39 PM
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    That is exactly what I'm worried about. That feeling really sucks. That's part of why I'm still running mostly stock
     
  15. Mar 1, 2016 at 10:55 PM
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    I'm going Sunday where do you live ? If not I guess I'm camping out there haha
     
  16. Mar 2, 2016 at 12:02 AM
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    Do it right and you will not have to do it again
     
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  17. Mar 2, 2016 at 12:03 AM
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  18. Mar 2, 2016 at 12:39 AM
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    Oh shit •_• that's why usually I just pay some shop to do wiring on lights and stuff because if anything goes wrong it's all their fault. Sure the fun In installing things is doing it yourself but when shit hits the fan it's nice to have someone to blame and fix everything for free and yeah wiring at a shop cost money but I see it as buying a warranty
     
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  19. Mar 2, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    I live in Westchester by l.a.x.
     
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  20. Mar 2, 2016 at 8:08 AM
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    I'm running 285's and rubs a little bit. I want to go fast and drive free without worrying to rub. So my next tire prolly 265.
    Oh my 285's only rub when it buttoms out. I need a good bump stop in the front
     

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