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JL's garage of misfit toys and other BS

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by jlusmc, Oct 6, 2017.

  1. Mar 28, 2019 at 5:52 AM
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    MattCowsmasher

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    Thanks it’s worth it though swapped shocks yesterday. Seems your pretty happy with the new setup.
     
  2. Mar 28, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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    jlusmc [OP] Well-Known Member

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    finally made it home about 12:30, stayed over playing with the pupper's for too long.

    What shocks you running now? So far the down low power and around town driving is excellent. Still not broken in enough for those 70+ highway tests. Will def find out by Tuesday when I have to run to Houston for the day.
     
  3. Mar 28, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    Got icons w/ 700lbs springs an resi. They ride better to me.

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  4. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:00 AM
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    And we've come full circle. Glad your happy with the ride.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:02 AM
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    Ya I know what you mean. The kings rode great but these are just a little bit softer which is what I prefer.
     
  6. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:43 AM
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    so what happened to the Kings?
     
  7. Mar 28, 2019 at 6:48 AM
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    Big C has them on the flying silver brick. We made a gangsta trade.
     
  8. Mar 29, 2019 at 4:39 AM
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    Good Morning James
    How is the truck doing
     
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  9. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:06 AM
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    Morning Manner! :hattip:
    All is going well so far. Heat/cool cycles are complete. Looks like it will be running around 2200 in 6th when traveling 70. Mixed driving has me at 18.4 mpg avg right now with 147 mi on the clock.
     
  10. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:12 AM
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    Morning James

    That’s awesome right in the sweet spot. You liking it so far?
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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    Morning Matt, I'd say yes. Really wanna get it out on the Hwy for a bit, just haven't had the chance. Maybe tonight on the way home. Thinking it will be smack in the middle of the 6th gear power band when passing folks (75-85). Probably not gonna be that great mpg wise when running with TX interstate traffic.
     
  12. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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    That is looking great. I have not seen 18mpg since I bought the truck. I am normally seeing 14.5 mpg just normal driving around the house. I can handle the fuel mileage just want it to pull better when I got the boat or cooker hooked up.
     
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    I’m excited to hear back on about that. I’ve been wanting gears for some time now. Hopefully by the the end of the year I’ll be able to accomplish it.
     
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  14. Mar 29, 2019 at 5:50 AM
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    Part of this weekend I'm going to do the recommended towing break in. Light load tow for 15-20 mi, cool down 20-30 min, repeat for a minimum of 45 miles. Will report back on what it's like with my 6x12 unloaded.
     
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    Sounds great
     
  16. Mar 29, 2019 at 11:31 AM
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    Your goofier than a barn rat
     
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    Good Morning James
     
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    Morning Manner.
     
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