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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Phessor, May 31, 2017.

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  1. May 7, 2020 at 9:35 AM
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    POSTacoMike

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    POSTacoMike On the rocks, please

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    I'm trying to find a corolla/celica steering wheel!! I love them, they look so damn good in these trucks!
     
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  2. May 7, 2020 at 11:43 AM
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    Phessor

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    Got the rear shocks welded in, I was a little concerned about the lack of shaft showing. But I went and flexed it, and even with negative arch on the spring I still had an 1" of shaft showing.
    20200507_111500.jpg 20200507_111523.jpg
     
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  3. May 7, 2020 at 11:45 AM
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    Looks good. Are those 2.0's?

    Notice an improvement in ride quality in the rear?
     
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  4. May 7, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    Phessor

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    Phessor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thank you.

    Yes, they are the 2.0 factory race series.

    Ride seems okay on the street, I will have to take it off roading to see how they really do.
     
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  5. May 7, 2020 at 1:36 PM
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    Phessor

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    Can you tell I'm bored?
    Modified a couple center caps for my manual hubs.
    20200507_133743.jpg
     
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  6. May 8, 2020 at 2:43 PM
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    Phessor

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    Phessor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Redid my airbag mounts and cradle. Now they are centered on the axle and there is more room before they make contact.
    20200508_134328.jpg
    Suspension extended.
    20200508_144328.jpg
    Suspension sitting at ride height.
     
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    Phessor, May 8, 2020
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  7. May 9, 2020 at 6:33 PM
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    All moved!
     
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  8. May 10, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    cynicalrider #NFG

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    I really like how you centered it. Do your packs hold up your weight before the bags make contact? Or are the bags almost always holding it up?
     
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  9. May 10, 2020 at 7:23 AM
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    Phessor

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    With no weight they are not even touching the cradles. I should be able to get a full load and have the airbags to keep from squatting.
     
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  10. May 11, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    cynicalrider

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    cynicalrider #NFG

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    I assume the second pic is the no weight pic?
     
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  11. May 11, 2020 at 1:33 PM
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    Phessor

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    Correct, no gear weight, just the rack, basket, tools and bumper weight.
    And the bags have the recommended 5 psig in them for no extra weight.
     
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  12. May 19, 2020 at 2:42 PM
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    Phessor

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    Did section 5 of the New Mexico BDR today with my awesome wifey.



     
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  13. May 24, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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    Phessor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Took a detour on the way home from work today.
    20200524_165036.jpg
    Found a new canyon I want to explore.
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  14. May 27, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    More exploring...
    20200527_054819.jpg
    Took a detour home this morning.
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  15. May 29, 2020 at 5:56 AM
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    Was that canyon over by snow flake ?
    Looks like some pretty drives.
     
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  16. Jun 5, 2020 at 11:12 AM
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    Looks awesome man
     
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  17. Jun 5, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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    Thank you, it gets me out of the house.
     
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  18. Jun 6, 2020 at 9:32 PM
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    Nothing like replacing a GM alternator on drill weekend, in an O'Reilly's parking lot during a state curfew.
     
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  19. Jun 7, 2020 at 5:53 AM
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    Haha. Reminds me of when I replaced a starter in a Walmart parking lot.
     
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  20. Jun 7, 2020 at 11:32 PM
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    Arctic Taco

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    Arctic Taco Firefly, Serenity Ed. -Arctic Taco, a slow build

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    dents and missing bits, built in the Gravel garage, hillbilly trained mechanic…
    Timing is key. Swapped starters 3 times- lifetime warranty Schucks- back in 03 on my 75 Power Wagon while I was towing a 67 Dodge A108 Travco camper van from Tucson to Mt. Finally got smart and took the starter off the camper van and used it -no more troubles...
     
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