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Alaska BS thread

Discussion in 'Alaska' started by benbacher, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. Oct 14, 2014 at 7:40 PM
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    AK 08TACO

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    Not sure in Anchorage? If you want to take a drive, Advanced Powder Coating in the valley does top notch work!
     
  2. Oct 14, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    I don't know how good they are but there is a place behind my shop that does powder coating it's called precision powder coating. Its down on post rd behind steel fab
     
  3. Oct 14, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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    I've had a few friends go to the one in the valley and they were very pleased with the work and recommend it to everyone who needs powder coating. I think u can get warp speed courier to drop off and deliver your parts there if u don't want to drive out there for a reasonable price too
     
  4. Oct 14, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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    ok ill look into the one in the valley, not a big deal to drive over there
     
  5. Oct 14, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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    Yeah I have only heard good things about the shop out there. Haven't heard real good reports from anyone in town yet.
     
  6. Oct 14, 2014 at 11:05 PM
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    now I just have to wait for my sliders and front and rear bumpers to get here...the wait is killing me
     
  7. Oct 14, 2014 at 11:10 PM
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    I wouldn't recommend powder coating the sliders if you plan to really use them... Touching up powder coat sounds like a PITA. I'm just going to rattle can primer then paint mine. Easy to touch up after scratches.
     
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  8. Oct 14, 2014 at 11:36 PM
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    yeah the bumpers are for sure getting a nice powder coat
     
  9. Oct 15, 2014 at 11:45 AM
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    Anyone doing some wheeling this weekend?
     
  10. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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    I wish! I have to replace a rear pinion seal if Kendall can get it here in time, paint up sliders, and repair/replace my front brakes. :eek:
     
  11. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    Optional equipment. You will be fine :bananadead:
     
  12. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:33 PM
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    What do you guys think would be a fair price to ask for a set (4) of 265/70/16 Mastercraft Courser MSR studded winter tires? Only one season of use on them. They still have the little feeler things on them lol.
     
  13. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:37 PM
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    Then wheel your T4R!!!
     
  14. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:39 PM
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    No rims? How old is the rubber? I would prob ask ~400
     
  15. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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    I believe they are 3-4 years old. Previous owner bought them the spring before I bought the truck but only used them a few weeks. Then I ran them one winter but haven't put them on since. And no wheels, just tires.
     
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    I don't mind taking her out if I don't break her
     
  17. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:49 PM
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    Yeah I would start at about 100 a tire if they are in good shape, maybe a little more. :notsure:

    I'm curious to see what MT you got... :spy:
     
  18. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:51 PM
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    At least you have good front brakes :eek:









    :D
     
  19. Oct 15, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    Then you'll be disapointed haha.
     
  20. Oct 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM
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    Well in that case... Technically MTR's aren't "mud terrains" they are "maximum traction reinforced" ;)

    But I don't think you were implying these shenanigans. :cool:
     
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