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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Oct 15, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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    Yes reservoirs
     
  2. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Well I just learned something new. I always thought smoothies meant no res.
     
  3. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    Nope, smoothie just means no external bypasses. It’s meant in the most literal sense, because the outside of the shock is smooth.
     
  4. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    Hmmmmm. I may be using incorrect terminology. Have a link to these high speed shocks??
     
  5. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:12 AM
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    Smoothie


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    Not a smoothie


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  6. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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  7. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:16 AM
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  8. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    Doesn't look like it. The top mount is an eye and not a post. Ah well.
     
  9. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:19 AM
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    Correct, these require a shock relocation.
     
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  10. Oct 15, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    Maybe the shock relocation elves will do it in my sleep.
     
  11. Oct 15, 2020 at 10:55 AM
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    I got bored enough to clean up the Kia's engine bay. It wasn't bad since it's so new, only half an hour or so to just wipe it all down.

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  12. Oct 15, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    If you're looking to make a career out of this....
     
  13. Oct 15, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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    I'm going to do the wifes car next. Her engine bay is a bit worse since it's a few years old. I may do that later.
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2020 at 11:17 AM
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    I'll be there in a few hours. My truck is in need of a clean bay.
     
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  16. Oct 15, 2020 at 4:11 PM
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    One $14 bulb later, my hazard button is now backlit.

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    Is this some sort of child induced responsible randy?
     
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  18. Oct 16, 2020 at 6:31 AM
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    Probably. It's the male version of nesting.

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  19. Oct 16, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    May have the engine bays clean and presentable when the child arrives. Class starts on day one.
     
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