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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jul 25, 2014 at 10:23 PM
    ian408

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    Should be on your registration. One thing I do is take razor blade and slice them in a couple of X X patterns. Makes them harder to take off.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2014 at 10:24 PM
    LTDSC

    LTDSC 32oz of fun

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    Even if I did that and they removed partial, still would have to buy another set of tags. Just sucks I'm going to try to find out if anyone did get ticketed in the complex and go look myself. I don't trust the office to give a shit.
     
  3. Jul 25, 2014 at 10:34 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    I cut an x but they are possible to remove without ripping anyway. Though it does make it more difficult to reuse.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2014 at 11:21 PM
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    yeah. it's not going to eliminate it but it does discourage those who would remove them knowing it's not going back on exactly.
     
  5. Jul 25, 2014 at 11:53 PM
    nagorb

    nagorb Should be a dang perma mod

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    Exactly
     
  6. Jul 26, 2014 at 11:21 AM
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    I purchased a snugtop off craigslist and ended up at Campways in Santa Rosa for some replacement parts. I don't really know if I got a good price but they were a great help and very friendly. Didn't waste any time, got what I needed fast and they gave me tips on what to look out for in the future.
     
  7. Jul 26, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    This ^
     
  8. Jul 26, 2014 at 11:43 AM
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    Anyone know of a decent shop to install my suspension? I don't have any tools for Mod day next weekend and 4 wheel parts is too busy.
     
  9. Jul 26, 2014 at 1:03 PM
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  10. Jul 26, 2014 at 3:16 PM
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    What tools due you need? Im not going to be at mod day but i might no someone that could help you out.
     
  11. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:27 PM
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    What suspension do you need to install?
     
  12. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM
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    AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!
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  13. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:39 PM
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    jack stands, jack... I don't know what I need
    I have sockets and some wrenches..

    I just picked up my old man emu full kit with dakar leaf and icon uca
     
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  14. Jul 26, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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  15. Jul 26, 2014 at 5:05 PM
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    okay so my all pro front bumper is back ordered for a couple weeks. I was reading that 886 coils might put my truck above 3" without the extra weight in front. Should I consider extending my brake lines? Also maybe cb drop?

    I'm very new to this but really attempting to learn.
     
  16. Jul 26, 2014 at 5:20 PM
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    If you plan on running 33" or larger tires then you should do the cab mount chop. As for the cb drop you will have alot of trail an error with the Dakar's from what ive read it can be APITA to get the driveline angles right. If you want i have the toytec cb drop spacers you can try. They didn't help me.if you can afford it take it to a driveline shop after the lift if you have vibes. They will be able to fix it fir you and save you a ton of headache. Mine arnt that bad so i just live with it.
     
  17. Jul 27, 2014 at 12:19 AM
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    Chillin at a friends place in Placerville area, and that forest fire is pretty close, could barely see the sun through the smoke... Pretty gnarly
     
  18. Jul 27, 2014 at 1:08 AM
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    That's my old home area! Visiting my parents in a few days and my fbook feeds been blowing up with pics from the fire. A lot of friends had to evacuate/were on notice to evacuate.
     
  19. Jul 27, 2014 at 1:54 AM
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    I'm going to be selling my black sand pearl OEM '06 grille. Anyone here interested before I post on Craigslist? Located in placerville.
     
  20. Jul 27, 2014 at 1:56 AM
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    YES! PMed!
     

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