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New England B.S. Thread

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

  1. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:36 PM
    snoope

    snoope Well-Known Member

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    That is a NO-NO...DOT up here will "RED TAG" you....You can run with one instead of 2 BUT nothing can be left inside or out on the hub assembly......
    A few Trailer boys do that for weight savings instead of purchasing the "Donkey( mini) axles"...

    Sad thing is some of these guys still try to make a Buck with these trucks and get "Pinched" for over weight due to the rear axle now being rated by the tires ,not the springs :eek:....Catch 22....Pay to play....

    We are converting our older tri-axles to single tires instead of duals but we are moving up to wider tires, not super width but enough to keep axle ratings..
     
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  2. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM
    Kirk1589

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    OMG! DOT sees that they are straight fucked
     
  3. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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    Satoshi'd grill. blacked out badges. aftermarket sound system. De-chromed and color matched. OME 885s + Dakars with 3rd leaf removed. LR UCAs. Scs stealth 6 with 285 duratracs. BAMF sliders
    Whats the point of single wheels on a dually?
     
  4. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:41 PM
    snoope

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    $$$$$$$ or lack of it...;)
     
  5. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:59 PM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Pioneer CD, Megaloud/JBL amps, Rockford/Polk speakers.
    I'm running a pair of 12's with a single cab, it's doable..
     
  6. Apr 22, 2013 at 4:59 PM
    YOTA LOVER

    YOTA LOVER Stay Calm, and Fire For Effect

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    A slew of pricey stuff my wife hates me for.
    Thanks! My wife's car tried to outsmart me when I was replacing the clutch fork (long f-ing story), so I decided to wreck it the fun way.
     
  7. Apr 22, 2013 at 5:03 PM
    YOTA LOVER

    YOTA LOVER Stay Calm, and Fire For Effect

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    A slew of pricey stuff my wife hates me for.
    Damn, I hated squeezing a Boston Acoustics 8" w/ custom box behind the seat in a standard cab. Found it lived best in between the two bucket seats.
     
  8. Apr 22, 2013 at 5:05 PM
    evanmb31

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    I believe it. It just depends on how much space you can sacrifice
     
  9. Apr 22, 2013 at 5:35 PM
    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    Bench seat..and no mods so far, although I have to cut the jack mount out soon..
     
  10. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:07 PM
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    how was your 1st gen lifted? I have a nice car at work a may snag for 200-400$
     
  11. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Omnomnomfapfapnomz
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    Also picked up a Cobra iRadar for $39.99!!! List at $150. Damaged box but it works great!
     
  12. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    Nice alex. I wanna see a shot from the side. Probably no rubbing now right?
     
  13. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:19 PM
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    I would have GIVEN you mine got as a gift never used it
     
  14. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:21 PM
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    Looks good man
     
  15. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM
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    looks bad ass. I think I have my final verdict on my truck after talking it over with my dad. Kinda will end up like Pugga's case well similar. Im replacing my front shocks they are SHOT i just replaced the lower bushings last week or the week b4 and now the shocks are GONE. So since it's weary to drive I'm gonna run OE ones for a few months.

    July after my 2 vacations are paid for an i have the coin. (these are whats screwing me) once she's happy I am free (made a deal)

    5100 maxed stock spring
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    Stock tire till i get more moola for 235's 4lbs heavier mpg wont drop
     
  16. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    Sounds like a good plan
     
  17. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM
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    Only thing I can't do at work is AAL. Done one b4 and its so much easier with a floor jack and stands
     
  18. Apr 22, 2013 at 7:48 PM
    TreeFortRichard

    TreeFortRichard Barcelona Red is the best red...

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    There have been a massive amount of police on Rt 9 lately....must be coming up short on the quarterly revenue...
     
  19. Apr 22, 2013 at 8:45 PM
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    Dakars w/ 3" built in and extended shackles for about 6" lift, adjustable coil overs in the front good for 5 1/2". Desperately needed UCAs like it was.
     
  20. Apr 22, 2013 at 10:12 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Not a clue! Nothing on the road. Off road is a wholleeeee new story
     

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