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GMF Bolt on Rear Shock Relocate for 2nd/3rd Gen, back in production

Discussion in 'Automotive Group Buys' started by Arcticelf, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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    Masshole_And_His_Taco

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    @Arcticelf I'll take one of your unclaimed sets, its about time I made moves to upgrade my shitty rear suspension...
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2020 at 6:50 AM
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  3. Nov 13, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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  4. Nov 14, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    One set left.

    One pissed off UPS guy expected with a box of hardware on Monday.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2020 at 4:58 AM
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    UPS delivered early, I guess my Sunday night will involve sorting this into kits.
     
  6. Nov 16, 2020 at 3:09 PM
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    Grade 8 hardware.
     
  7. Nov 18, 2020 at 12:03 PM
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    One step closer.
     
  8. Nov 19, 2020 at 8:03 PM
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    Will the oem leaf pack work with this for the time being ? I understand the oem leaf has its own limits
     
  9. Nov 20, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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    Absolutely.

    Your OEM pack will be the limiting factor, but you'll be able to adjust the lower mounts when you upgrade the pack later, so you don't lose any capability when you do upgrade.
     
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  10. Nov 20, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    Yup. And since the lower mounts are not welded to the axle, you can adjust the lower mounts when you install new upgraded leaf packs. Win win.

    These are Dakars with 29XL added leaf
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  11. Nov 20, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    @Dex__43 this is the kit I told you about on the phone today
     
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  12. Nov 21, 2020 at 10:12 AM
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    Bent and cut. Next is picking up cnc parts and welding
     
  14. Dec 2, 2020 at 4:55 AM
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    Tabs and plates come back from CNC cutting on FRIDAY. Then I have some burning to do, and we're still on track to ship in time for Christmas.

    With one set still unclaimed if anyone else wants to jump in last minute. These are a perfect way to ensure you get something good from TWSS this year.
     
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  15. Dec 5, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    I think those axle clamps will be tough enough. 3x1/4 DOM, thanks @Skell for the use of an appropriate saw.
     
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  16. Dec 5, 2020 at 7:27 AM
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    And thanks to @Skell for an awesome looking stack of CNC cut parts.
     
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    are you going to do another group buy? i want a pair if so.
     
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  18. Dec 5, 2020 at 11:04 AM
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    He has one set left from this batch so you are in luck
     
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    That beats the hell out of using the hand held band saw!
     
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