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"Wheeler's Anonymous"

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by SlipperyTaco, Apr 5, 2016.

  1. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:21 AM
    YotaGurlIAm

    YotaGurlIAm Well-Known Member

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  2. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:27 AM
    Jimmyboyblue

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    I saw a fully built Jeep with a flat tire in Irvine the other day. Triple A was changing it hahaha.. I tried to get a pic but there was a cop next to me
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:31 AM
    digitaLbraVo

    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I don't leave the hilift onthe truck and the factory piston jack would barely touch the lower arm/bottom of the axle. I'll let the monkeys at AAA change the tire on the truck.
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:34 AM
    lesterb315

    lesterb315 Well-Known Member

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    I mean if it was a fully built Jeep, I can imagine it was running at least 37’s maybe so that’s not fun to do alone, plus if you’re paying for AAA service, might as well use it.
     
  5. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:35 AM
    digitaLbraVo

    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Not to mention dat long arm. Good luck getting a half decent monster up off the ground :laugh:
     
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  6. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:44 AM
    MadTaco461

    MadTaco461 BRO runner

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    When it's off. The needle is at full. Once I start it up after a minute the needle will go to my actual gas level
     
  7. Nov 9, 2017 at 10:46 AM
    YotaGurlIAm

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    Gotcha, thank you
     
  8. Nov 9, 2017 at 1:45 PM
    digitaLbraVo

    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I'd post in the BST threads....
     
  9. Nov 9, 2017 at 2:57 PM
    eon_blue

    eon_blue Most Improved Member

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    Lol Danny and Brian got the banhammer, wtf?
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2017 at 3:24 PM
    eccracer104

    eccracer104 O.G. Member

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  11. Nov 9, 2017 at 4:27 PM
    jtanner21

    jtanner21 Well known scammer

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    I think I figured out my little valve cover leak... the bolts on both sides were loose as fuck. Took me a couple rotations with the ratchet. Made sure it to over tighten just snug, without cranking. Hopefully that's it:confused:
     
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  12. Nov 9, 2017 at 4:31 PM
    MadTaco461

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    Valve covers require very little torque fyi. The gasket does take a shit over time. I goop them with gasket maker too when I change them out. Hopefully some loose screws are the fix. V6 gaskets are kinda annoying.
     
  13. Nov 9, 2017 at 5:19 PM
    tcjacado

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    There is always harbor frieght??? Their 9000lb winch is 269.00 and here is a 20 percent coupon to use.

    Screenshot_20171109-171653.jpg
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  14. Nov 9, 2017 at 6:00 PM
    Mike likes Tacos

    Mike likes Tacos Mod in Training

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    What are the Seahawks wearing!? They look stupid.
     
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  15. Nov 9, 2017 at 6:28 PM
    jtanner21

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    For sure man, we will see !
     
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  16. Nov 9, 2017 at 7:05 PM
    uhplifted

    uhplifted The Hopfather

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    False. @MotoEd and I changed his flat in the desert with the bottle jack.
     
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  17. Nov 9, 2017 at 8:23 PM
    MotoEd

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    ARE Shell. Pelfreybilt front bumper. hi-clearance rear bumper w/swing out. Rigid light bar/fog lights/reverse lights. Pelfreybilt front skid. Home/hand made slidders. DR front coilovers. Camburg UCA. AllPro Expedition leaf pack w/u-bolt flip and Timbren bump stops. 285 70-17 on stock rims with Spider Trax wheel spacers. EBC slotted/drilled rotors with green pads.
    It worked better then the hi-lift off the sliders. Too much droop
     
  18. Nov 9, 2017 at 9:28 PM
    digitaLbraVo

    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    I promise you I've tried. The jack won't get the tire off the ground on dear Charlotte
     
  19. Nov 9, 2017 at 9:30 PM
    tcjacado

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    Just need to carry a 4x4 block to put that bottle jack on
     
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  20. Nov 9, 2017 at 9:56 PM
    digitaLbraVo

    digitaLbraVo Derka Derka

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    Covered in stickers and chrome stick-ons for extra horse torques and foot powers. Icon sticker gets me tons of travel, dozens of milimeters.
    Yeaaaaaaah,... I'll use the hilift... Or call AAA. :laugh:
     
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