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UTAH (and Surrounding Areas) BS Thread

Discussion in 'South West' started by Drunknsloth, Feb 27, 2011.

  1. Apr 10, 2017 at 8:40 PM
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    redrock95

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    That is great suggestion, I regularly make the trek from Salt Lake to Glacier so that is super convienent. Do you or anyone else run their skids?
     
  2. Apr 10, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Jtaoj0

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    I have their bolt on sliders. I shopped around before buying. I talked to them a few times, and figured the trek would be worth it. Glad I did. Not too bad of a drive, always up for a road trip. Driving thru like you describe would be ideal.

    I run aluminum skids from Richochet Off-road in SLC.
     
  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 3:59 PM
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    Still having trouble trying to track someone down that can do some minor fabrication for me. I have an aluminum Pelfrey bumper and unwelded Pelfrey hoop. I just need the hoop trimmed to size and then welded to the bumper so I can powdercoat it. Everyone I've tried either can't right now or can't weld 1/4 aluminum. I've been given a few recommendations for people but they always aren't able. Anyone with more suggestions before I just JB Weld it?

    Jk.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    Hey Utah peoples, I'm newish around here. I recently bought a set of used Icon coil-overs for my build. They are leaking a little oil on one side, but other wise in great shape, and they were a great deal. I was just gonna send them to Icon to be rebuilt before install time, but since Icon stopped their shock service recently I was wondering if there is anyone local who does a good job rebuilding shocks for a decent price? And can recharge the nitrogen?

    Oh, I'm in the North Salt Lake, Bountiful, Woods Cross area
     
  5. Apr 13, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    Glueman

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    6 inch Douche Bag lift...what else do I need?
    @RelentlessFab all the way! You can't go wrong...

     
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  6. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:12 PM
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    obz

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    Man, anyone want some NFAB RKR sliders so I can get some Relentless ones? I'll give you a good deal! ;)
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2017 at 8:42 PM
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    They stopped their shock servicing?
     
  8. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    Jtaoj0

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    Call Midnight 4X4. Great guys and very capable. If they are leaking at all, you need to rebuild soon.
     
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  9. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:10 AM
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    Glueman

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    FTFY...:thumbsup:
     
  10. Apr 14, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    How much ish would you guys say a King shock rebuild would cost?
     
  11. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:45 PM
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    Hopefully cheap. I've got kings on my taco and that was one of my worries.
     
  12. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:48 PM
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    Mine aren't leaking, just an unknown amount of miles on them.
     
  13. Apr 14, 2017 at 12:49 PM
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    Looks like it's $114 per shock if you send them to King. Yikes...
     
  14. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    Their website says as of the end of February they no longer service shocks until further notice...:(
     
  15. Apr 14, 2017 at 5:20 PM
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    Thanks for the recommendation.
     
  16. Apr 14, 2017 at 8:49 PM
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    I agree on the "NOW". My point was don't wait very long. To Glueman's point, even a slow leak can drain faster than you think.
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    Shit on a black truck.
    I had some used Icons that I was looking at getting the preload adjustment collars replaced and it was basically a rebuild. I bought new Kings through DSM and they were quoting about $175/shock plus shipping.
     
  18. Apr 15, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    Stuff. Also things.
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  19. Apr 19, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    RCD 4.5" Lift ,Moded to 5.5",1.5 inch Toytec AAL Light Raceing UCA's, 285/70/17 Duratracks, Procomp 7028 Wheels 17X8.5x4.75, Leer XQ Shell,Keyless Entry,Bedrug, Kartec Front End Limiting Straps.
    Utah peps parts for sale in 2gen for sale shopping forum ..Spacer lift...Local in salt lake
     
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  20. Apr 19, 2017 at 10:23 PM
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    I might be interested - can you post the link?
     

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