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Hoarder23's War Wagon build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by hoarder23, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. Oct 28, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    desertjunkie760

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  2. Oct 28, 2019 at 7:17 PM
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    Probably won't last 114k miles but I think I'll be ok with that
     
  3. Oct 28, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    hoarder23 [OP] Truck fell over

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    And just got an email that the GFC is complete. So trying to figure out the best appointment time in 3 weeks.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2019 at 7:36 PM
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  5. Oct 28, 2019 at 7:41 PM
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  6. Oct 31, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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    So after the LCA failure on the Bald Mountain trail near Shaver Lake I drove it 133 miles with a ratchet strap pulling the LCA towards the frame using the coil over lower rod end. It didn't fail and I didn't die. A few of those miles got me a Duralast replacement LCA and I changed it out yesterday at auto hobby shop on base at NAS Lemoore. Hardest part was changing the CV out. Right now sitting at America's Tire getting the tire I cut on Heartbreak changed out, love the certs, I think I'm on at least #6. Tomorrow will start at Firestone for an alignment and then back to the mountains. Supposedly there's snow now.
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  7. Nov 1, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    hoarder23 [OP] Truck fell over

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    Celebrated another mediocre Firestone alignment with a trip back to King's Canyon. Ate lunch in Grant's Grove under the 2nd largest tree in the world and then wandered around on some fire roads in the Sequoia National Forest.

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    Buck Rock Lookout was the highest point I could get to at 8400'. One of the few original fire lookouts still in use, it's the highest point around and offers great views of the western Sierras.

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    The Buck Rock Jeep Trail was a fun way out, a short trail that wasn't very hard but offered some great views. Maybe not worth a special trip but should be checked out if you are wandering between King's Canyon and Sequoia.

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  8. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:06 PM
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    Hey @hoarder23 what shackle option did you choose with your hammer hangers?

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    I was thinking of the 3.6" fabbed shackle.
     
  9. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:19 PM
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    I still have the stock ones, nothing I read made me think I needed more. At best I'd buy the empty oems and the poly bushings
     
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  10. Nov 29, 2019 at 7:35 PM
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    Good tip! Thanks man!
     
  11. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:00 PM
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    Stumbled on to your thread, really diggin it! :thumbsup:
     
  12. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    I really need to document the last 6 weeks, a few things have happened
     
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  13. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:03 PM
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    oh?
     
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  14. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:08 PM
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    I mean there was the GFC, some broken LCAs, several years of shenanigans catching up in the radiator support, you know, normal Shay stuff
     
  15. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    You flop it again too?
     
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  16. Dec 8, 2019 at 4:41 PM
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    Not yet
     
  17. Jan 1, 2020 at 6:04 AM
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    Good Morning Shay
    Have a safe and healthy new year
     
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  18. Jan 1, 2020 at 8:35 AM
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    Happy New Year's bud!
     
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  19. Jan 1, 2020 at 1:06 PM
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    Same to you. I've realized that you're basically the Texas TW grandpa, in the best way possible. People come over and you're just out in the garage doing shit wearing bib overalls with beer and BBQ. I wanna move back.

    Same to you. :cheers: to rebuilt trucks and the adventures they take us on.
     
  20. Jan 1, 2020 at 1:08 PM
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    Yes sir I enjoy being in the shop helping people. Get a kick watching some of the young men learning new things.
     
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