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New England B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'North East' started by mach1man001, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:10 PM
    looneytunemagoun

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    We're are you guy going wheeling on Sunday and what time I like too go
     
  2. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:20 PM
    johnnym

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    Did you end up getting the front in yet ? Ya there's nothing between the leafs . I power wash and oil after wheeling . Keeps them squeak free.
     
  3. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:26 PM
    BostonBilly

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    Bleeding will also help
     
  4. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM
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    Not yet but i think i am ganna start tomorrow. I didnt put the dakars in yet either i was just pulling the leaf. I wanted to see how they came apart because i might use oz's method of sticking a piece of rubber in between the ends of the top two leafs where there is no isolator pad.
     
  5. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:40 PM
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    Ri ct border . Not sure if people are going or not . Dave was waiting to find out his plans .
     
  6. Dec 12, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    Yea I still don't know. You guys can wheel RI i don't have to be there
     
  7. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:05 PM
    Pugga

    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    Evan, you don't want grease between the leafs. Grease collects dirt and grime and will squeek over time. You'll want to use a dry lube, I've heard teflon works well.

    Good choice on removing the 3rd leaf. Removing the overload will make it sit about 1/2" lower but won't soften the ride at all.
     
  8. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:07 PM
    Kirk1589

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    You didn't bleed them then LOL
     
  9. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:25 PM
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    It's just easier when someone knows where we are going . I don't remember how to get to the trails from the main road .
     
  10. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:31 PM
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    Nice thanks, there is grease between the leaves. Not dry grease. Not much either. I wander if OME started greasing them recently because i remember other people saying they do not come greased.
     
  11. Dec 12, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    There is a hurricane sandy relief concert on right now, eddie veder is singing comfortably numb and i hate it, he is ruining the song.
     
  12. Dec 12, 2012 at 6:35 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Yea I did. I'll redo them when I put my new lines in obviously, but I bled them quite a bit
     
  13. Dec 12, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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    Got the sliders on!!! They look awesome and It was worth it but what a fucking pain in the ass!!!!! If any of you are thinking about having someone weld yours on, fucking do it!! Don't waste your time! Trust me.


    And a shitty pic....

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  14. Dec 12, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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    Merry Christmas (Wish I had an outlet in my bed to rig up some lights properly. Had to use cheesey battery powered lights instead).

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  15. Dec 12, 2012 at 9:08 PM
    replica9000

    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    Try DOT4 brake fluid? I had a car that had DOT3 and the brakes seems firmer with DOT 4 fluid.
     
  16. Dec 12, 2012 at 10:01 PM
    emelianenkov

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    I'll try that next if I don't like how the EBC work for me
     
  17. Dec 12, 2012 at 10:03 PM
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    I gotta say, this past couple of pages on this thread is funny and entertaining:).
     
  18. Dec 13, 2012 at 2:56 AM
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    They look good Mike. Your right about the grey looking better on your truck.
     
  19. Dec 13, 2012 at 2:59 AM
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    Thanks man!
     
  20. Dec 13, 2012 at 3:09 AM
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    why was it a PITA to bolt them on
     

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