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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jan 14, 2019 at 4:36 PM
    siznarf

    siznarf Everyone my age is older than me...

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    Folks with HC bumpers that have the hitch mount behind the license plate, what plate holder do you guys use?

    Did anyone relocate their license plate?

    By the way, no swingout on my HC
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2019 at 4:38 PM
    Twizted

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    stock af, but hover if you think you disagree... RV living: Vagabond Drifter (6' bed) Custom bed cabinet buildout 175w Renogy solar panel 40a Rich Solar MPPT solar controller 1000w Wagan Pure Line inverter Lavaner Pro 2kw diesel heat exchanger Suspension/wheels: Toytec Aluma 2.5 front shocks with resis 13x700 coils (soon 14x700) Toytec Aluma 2.5 rear shocks SPC UCAs Deaver Stage 3 rear leaf springs Wheeler's 3 degree axle shims Wheeler's U-bolt flip Wheeler's Super Bumpstops 18"x9" XD Monster (x5) 275/75/18 Cooper ST MAXX (x5) EBC Stage 3 pads/rotors Electronics: Kenwood DNX773S iDatalink - Maestro RR Stubby Antenna No-name Switchback LEDs Hella Sharptone horns (no relay) Relocated backup camera w/DIY bracket Armor/recovery: BruteForceFab Rear HC w/swingout BAMF Sliders (DOM, 10 degree w/kick out, rattle-canned) BAMF IFS Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Mid Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF TC Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF LCA Skids (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Rear Diff Skid (early model, powder-coated) BAMF CMC Plates US Offroad Winch Bumper Smittybilt X20 10k synthetic rope winch Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners ARB compressor w/air-up kit DIY cowl snorkel ARB rear air-locker Interior: Husky Floor Liners (F&R) Rear 40% seat-delete Hinged fridge platform in place of rear seat Exterior: CaliRaised Low-profile Ditch Light Brackets CaliRaised Side-projecting LED pods CaliRaised Faux TRD Pro Grille Morimoto amber LED fog lights One-of-a-kind 1GRFE plate (second iteration) Removed: OEM Bed Mat CaliRaised bed molle panels
    I saw a hinge on Amazon for $15. Thinking about it for myself maybe...
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:05 PM
    TOP TACO

    TOP TACO Well-Known Member

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    Model flp001 is what I used.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    The Amazon one. It will bend the plate.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:26 PM
    siznarf

    siznarf Everyone my age is older than me...

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    Thanks Mario!

    Is it the same one as @TOP TACO posted?
     
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  6. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:33 PM
    TOP TACO

    TOP TACO Well-Known Member

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    You betcha!
     
  7. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    Yes.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2019 at 5:44 PM
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    I called dibs a yr ago.
    Sell the mesh to someone, sell.me the grill.
    I know some day you will get tired of looking at it.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2019 at 6:37 PM
    Twizted

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    Ha! I thought you sourced a different grille...
    I'll get you pics so you can see the condition (without the tape on it).
     
  10. Jan 14, 2019 at 6:41 PM
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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
  12. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    Its chrome but it was free. Thanks to @Overlanerd
    By the way happy birthday philly.:drunk:
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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  14. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:20 PM
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    Or throw it in here...there are plenty of people in here who got 3rd gen. That will save you lot of time and research
     
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  15. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:21 PM
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    Oakland was recently identified as one of the most unhappy cities in America. Just sayin'
     
  16. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:23 PM
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    BartMaster1234 Well-Known Member

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    This doesn't even apply anymore Oakland is just as expensive now haha
     
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  17. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:25 PM
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    Did you order your bumper? Brute Force?
     
  18. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:28 PM
    nDub

    nDub Kan kun være malet af en gal mand

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    No kidding.

    Next up. Govt run energy (who else can carry that kind of liability?). Newsom is digging his fingers into this pie already.

    https://www.mymotherlode.com/news/local/548802/pge-to-file-for-bankruptcy.html

    Not a very good news source but it has a Newsom quote.

    Also I’m neutral on which is better, private v govt run. Both ultimately have us bent over a barrel.
     
  19. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Totally was not expecting that to happen. That came out of nowhere.
     
  20. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:31 PM
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    Many cities are going forward with taking control of power for the purpose of providing "green" power.
     
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