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New England B.S. Thread

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

  1. Feb 4, 2014 at 11:47 AM
    YOTA LOVER

    YOTA LOVER Stay Calm, and Fire For Effect

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  2. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:08 PM
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    My roof even gets it lol. The 285s with -10mm push the tires out probably 3/4" past my fender flares. Plus i don't have front or rear mudflaps. The only way to keep my truck clean is to wash it in the driveway and then not drive it. Speaking of that i might wash it today when i get home, and it will be covered again by friday lol.
     
  3. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:12 PM
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    Probably. I have had two alignments since i have had the LR UCAs, they never touch them. I just eye my camber and hope it goes well, both times they have gotten it pretty good. I need another alignment soon, so i will take advantage of the firestone lifetime alignment which is awesome. I think i am going to knock the caster back down 1 degree on the UCAs since my truck sits lower in front than it used to. Hopefully they can get the caster high and push the wheels foward, i get sick of rubbing the fender flares on the trail and sooner or later i will probably lose them.
     
  4. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:35 PM
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    Sloth Baby Ruth?

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    Stuff
    Sounds like its time for some cutting
     
  5. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:39 PM
    YOTA LOVER

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    Set them "forward" to 1 degree, and make the alignment tech compensate with the bolts on the LCA. It'll push your front wheels forward and gain you some clearance. It was night and day on my truck. After that its cut, grind, and weld.
     
  6. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:43 PM
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    Maybe, i would rather not cut anymore, i have already done a good amount of trimming and the cab mount chop
     
  7. Feb 4, 2014 at 12:58 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    I get a rattling squeal as I turn hard right on bumpy off ramps. It's on the drivers side. Not sure what is causing it but I'm just waiting for something to snap and fold my tire under my truck
     
  8. Feb 4, 2014 at 1:03 PM
    YOTA LOVER

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    Yeah, that sounds no bueno.
     
  9. Feb 4, 2014 at 1:39 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    I wonder what it is because I don't get the squeak over bumps going straight.

    It could be my slider, because it contacts the body mount.. Maybe it's just contact from frame flex?
     
  10. Feb 4, 2014 at 1:46 PM
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    Sounds like a wheel bearing drivers side.
     
  11. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:24 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    But I just replaced it..?
     
  12. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:35 PM
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    Nice job :eek:
     
  13. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:37 PM
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    mach1man001 [OP] eh whatever

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    LOL
     
  14. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:37 PM
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    Strap on your Sherlock hat, you've got some investigating to do.
     
  15. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:44 PM
    emelianenkov

    emelianenkov Santa/Alex Emeliahoweveryouspellhislastname

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    Haha. I forget which side I did.
    :rofl:


    :spy: I'm on it
     
  16. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:52 PM
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    replica9000 Das ist no bueno

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    I'ts easy. I'd rather buy the parts separate and assemble them later.
     
  17. Feb 4, 2014 at 3:54 PM
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    Just trade it in for a tacoma alex. Problem solved.
     
  18. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    Thinkin about it.
     
  19. Feb 4, 2014 at 4:44 PM
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    I got one for sale :D
    :rofl::rofl:
     
  20. Feb 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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    I feel your pain. I get my truck washed and its dirty before i get home.
     

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