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DFW BS Thread : ********NEW MEET!! CHECK POST #1*******

Discussion in 'Texas' started by Silverspool, Jul 20, 2016.

  1. Aug 4, 2021 at 4:38 AM
    Suprajim54

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    There was a time that a few guys around here were willing to help with those things.
     
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  2. Aug 4, 2021 at 5:04 AM
    tex

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    I have helped with my fair share of them. Wasn't too worried about doing it on my own but an extra set of hands helps with the leaf springs.
     
  3. Aug 4, 2021 at 5:13 AM
    rocklobster2008

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    Some might even call it a... Crisprius :rofl:
     
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  4. Aug 4, 2021 at 5:38 AM
    TX Bat

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  5. Aug 4, 2021 at 7:12 PM
    tex

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    Not really a meet but if anyone wants to help installing some OME leaf springs on a 1st gen Tacoma Saturday morning I would greatly appreciate an extra set of hands. I am in Arlington off 20 and Green Oaks. Cold beverages and food are a given. I plan to get the front done Friday after work but when I have done leafs in the past I have found help goes a long way.
     
  6. Aug 6, 2021 at 6:51 AM
    Zac of all trades

    Zac of all trades FWP Fabrication Vendor

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  7. Aug 6, 2021 at 8:00 AM
    imthejaybird

    imthejaybird I make things and do stuff. TTC #287

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    That Dream Catcher though...
     
  8. Aug 6, 2021 at 8:09 AM
    Beef Nachos

    Beef Nachos Here for a good time, not a long time

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    xX*Xx YoU cAn FoLlOw YoUrS, i’Ll Be CaTcHiNg MiNe xX*Xx
     
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  9. Aug 6, 2021 at 4:51 PM
    ETBA

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    Anybody got a recommendation for glass repair/replacement? Safelite is saying they don’t have any openings for over 2 weeks.

    This happened while I was sitting at a standstill in traffic today. Truck’s not even 2 weeks old.

    8AA531C7-AC17-4CE3-8C6F-9E28C9F869A2.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 7, 2021 at 6:39 AM
    Xplosiv

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    Josh @ Castle Auto Glass, 817-680-8257
     
  11. Aug 7, 2021 at 9:53 AM
    Zac of all trades

    Zac of all trades FWP Fabrication Vendor

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    Ive got 2 big chips and a large crack in my windshield in the last year!
     
  12. Aug 7, 2021 at 10:17 AM
    ETBA

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    She spread quicker than coronavirus. Guess I’ll just run it like this until I can get it replaced.
    EE62B420-1906-413A-84B4-091192148DBD.jpg
     
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  13. Aug 7, 2021 at 10:23 AM
    Zac of all trades

    Zac of all trades FWP Fabrication Vendor

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    yeah mine was just a couple chips, now it stretches from the bottom to the top of my windshield
     
  14. Aug 7, 2021 at 3:12 PM
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    Installing the lift turned into a whole lot more. New parts list has expanded to inner and outer tie rods, sway bar end links, SPC UCA, new LCA, brake lines, brake pads and rotors, and probably some other stuff.
    20210807_154651.jpg
     
  15. Aug 9, 2021 at 12:53 PM
    Xplosiv

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    Anybody have a warn zeon or similarly operating winch? I need a crash course on proper operation before September 21st.
     
  16. Aug 9, 2021 at 4:26 PM
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Remember, bird watching goes both ways. Moderator

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    Saw this beaut at the Home Depot in Keller earlier today:

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  17. Aug 9, 2021 at 4:48 PM
    Naveronski

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    Most winches are fairly similar, anything specifically you’re concerned about?

    Also, make sure to charge your controller ahead of time (if it’s the wired/wireless one).
     
  18. Aug 9, 2021 at 7:12 PM
    Silverspool

    Silverspool [OP] Come at me Bro!

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    Anyone seen my wallet?
    oh damn, maybe thats why mine doesnt work when wireless. Doh
     
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  19. Aug 9, 2021 at 7:15 PM
    Naveronski

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    Quite likely. Which winch do you have?
     
  20. Aug 9, 2021 at 9:17 PM
    Beef Nachos

    Beef Nachos Here for a good time, not a long time

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    Never seen them around and even has the 612s… interesting
     

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