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San Antonio

Discussion in 'Texas' started by LostHusker, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:27 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Hey Hover, maybe we got both ends covered, on a given day.
     
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  2. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:29 PM
    05prerun82

    05prerun82 Your local friendly Taco Mule TTC#0202

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    The sad thing is in Texas even at night it's 90 degrees
     
  3. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:30 PM
    DiamondW

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    Yup, and dusty as hell with all the dozers and track hoes.
     
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  4. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:31 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Never saw this one. YOU have the word. I usually make SA CNC, you tell me it's there, and for sure I will be there.
     
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  5. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:33 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Well, here's a break, down to the mid 80's...... heatwave is going to give us at least ONE more hard ass week!
     
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  6. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:35 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Oh fun.
    I hated seeing them haul in those work lights right after lunch. Especially if I was low on cigarettes.
     
  7. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:35 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    You know, 2.33" (final) was wonderful, until it hit 104* this afternoon...... swamp ass indeed!
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Lol, light plants are the kiss off death!
     
  9. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:39 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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  10. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:41 PM
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    OK fun survey time. Everyone knows @05prerun82 needs an armored bumper and winch. Says no one wants the brush guard. I am years away from bumper and winch. How you think this would look on LBR? (I am hoping it would weight "just enough" to settle the bro lean!)
    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:42 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    It also meant the site just became a rush job. That always sucked. 120 hours on a paycheck is great but it's damn near criminal working like that in South Texas. It never happened during a fair-weather season either.
     
  12. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    Yup, unreal expectations from the brass has already bit this project in the ass. I’m gonna hurt them on payroll lol.
     
  13. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:44 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    This reminds me to ask what exactly you do, because I don't think it sunk in before! Work for the RR, or on Highways?
     
  14. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:44 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Opinions from the peanut gallery aren't worth peanuts; do you like it?
    I think it'll look good but I don't think it will bring your nose down enough to notice. How high is the nose compared to the rear?
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:45 PM
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    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Lol hell yeah, lotto ticket paycheck!
     
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  16. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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  17. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:48 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    I LOVE peanuts. Comics, in the shell, salted, all kinds. I ONLY have about 1" of that "bro lean" from the lift. The rear settled more than the front, and I am keeping the EZ up and weights in the back. Getting me back even a 1/2" without mods would be fun. Never had something like that on the front, so all opinions welcome, and you can't be wrong.
    Like I told Brandon, if it's not "the thing" I'll still give him half of anything I can sell it for.
    EDIT - and Hover, not just quite sure how it would look. I think it would look OK.
     
  18. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:51 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    What leaf springs did you get again?
     
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  19. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:54 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    I got Marks old front struts/springs OEM for up front, with a two inch spacer. In back, a one inch block. 23 1/2" in front, 22 1/4" in back was the result. "settling" with stuff I carry, makes a little more lean than I like, but not ready to mod it yet. I thought a few extra pounds up front might be enough for the time being. I don't think it looks bad.
     
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  20. Aug 25, 2019 at 9:59 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Swap that spacer out for a 1", might help. Unloaded it would have a bit of rake but it sounds like it wouldn't be substantial.

    Bumper wouldn't hurt tho. Might squish it a smidge.
     
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