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Discussion in 'Southern California' started by jblaze805, Feb 25, 2011.

  1. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I've heard that Cali makes good bars. They also have a strong presence on this forum which is cool. Most people I've seen with their products have liked them.
     
  2. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:49 AM
    fishfinder

    fishfinder Whoever dies with the most toys wins

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    I like Aurora LED a lot, they have products comparable in quality and durability to Rigid, just 1/2 the price. I have the 20" double row on mine, very happy with it
    http://www.auroraledusa.com/DOUBLE-ROW
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:50 AM
    veronatii

    veronatii Well-Known Member

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    @inv3ctiv3 has a Cali Raised..
     
  4. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I like your bar a lot after seeing it up west that one night.
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:02 PM
    veronatii

    veronatii Well-Known Member

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    Speaking of West-- anyone up for a run this week?
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:05 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    I want to so bad. I think the only days I could go would be thursday night or friday sometime. My buddy just got back from spain yesterday so I might be hanging out with him on thursday though. And I might be heading to Big Bear on Friday for night skiing. Just got my all Cali4nia pass yesterday! :D

    So best bet is probably thursday night if my install of my new leaf pack goes well and if I don't meet up with my buddy. Maybe I'll have to wait til after winter break...
     
  7. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:08 PM
    Motomon

    Motomon Woof

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    You can find free materials by searching the Google machine. It's not hard to get your basic technician license. I took mine at an Outdoor Adventure USA "field day". Field day is a HAM radio day.
    OAUSA Event Calendar & Ham Radio Test Dates
    OAUSA will host 4 events for 2016. At each event we conduct Amateur Radio testing for all levels. http://www.oausa.net/
    • Spring Meet and Greet - Ruby's Diner, Redondo Beach CA April 2, 2016
    • Summer Fest / Field Day - Los Padres National Forest, CA June 24-26, 2016
    • Summer Event TBA - August 6, 2016
    • Borrego Fest - Anza Borrego Desert, CA October 8-10, 2016
     
  8. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:09 PM
    fishfinder

    fishfinder Whoever dies with the most toys wins

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    I'm up for it anytime other than Wednesday or Friday night!
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2015 at 12:15 PM
    deadhed61

    deadhed61 :notsure:

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    You can check THESE out. I have no personal experience with them, but I have heard good things. Or you can buy OEM and replace the clamps with some SS clamps from Home Depot. When you install them you kinda stretch them out a little so the fins are farther apart. I think there is a write on here how to do it, but I can't find it right now.

    Are you lifted pretty high in the front? Have you thought about lowering it a bit so they don't rub as much? Mine are 4 years old and still going strong cause my front is just low enough so that they don't rub at ride height...... :notsure: just a thought
     
  10. Dec 7, 2015 at 1:01 PM
    logcabinwc

    logcabinwc Well-Known Member

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    I have the pinching tool for those clamps if anyone ever needs to borrow it... its rolling around somewhere in my tool-chest, so don't let not having that tool hold you back.
     
  11. Dec 7, 2015 at 1:36 PM
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    AKK Well-Known Member

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    Am I doing this right?
    Just noticed my passenger side has done the same... Is it difficult to deal with?
    Edit: Just saw Chis's post
     
  12. Dec 7, 2015 at 1:55 PM
    AKK

    AKK Well-Known Member

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    Am I doing this right?
    And thank you guys for the birthday wishes!
     
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  13. Dec 7, 2015 at 5:51 PM
    deadhed61

    deadhed61 :notsure:

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    I'll be at Devereaux tomorrow morning for a couple hours if anyone wants to get in the water!?
     
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  14. Dec 7, 2015 at 5:55 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    You could probably get more splitting it up. I put my hitch on CL and I got 15 offers in 2 days. All in LA but one eventually drove up here. I sold it for 100. You could probably sell the bumper for a good amount.
     
  15. Dec 7, 2015 at 6:31 PM
    shawnphoto

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  16. Dec 7, 2015 at 8:51 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Been getting piece by piece from Amazon each day. Just got a really crappy CB antenna haha.

     
  17. Dec 7, 2015 at 9:34 PM
    deadhed61

    deadhed61 :notsure:

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    Crappy? What is it?
     
  18. Dec 7, 2015 at 9:47 PM
    SixthSnail

    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Honestly not sure. It was 10 bucks and had 3 star reviews but it will suffice until I can grab a firestik antenna. Not really sure what the big differences are. Trying to save cash right now haha. Need the extra 20 until I get paid
     
  19. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:12 PM
    Motomon

    Motomon Woof

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    Antenna > radio
     
  20. Dec 7, 2015 at 11:12 PM
    logcabinwc

    logcabinwc Well-Known Member

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    So I'm planning way ahead, likely a couple of months, BUT I want new coilovers. I'm getting @SixthSnail's rear billies and aals in a little while but I really want a new coiloverss. Current suspension has +130,000 miles...
    First, does anyone have any suggestions? Im just thinking a simple adjustable 5100's and new springs from Toytec. I'd like to keep it $700ish or below.
    If I do buy new, is it worth to buy them pre assembled for the extra $100-$200? Or should I just take it to a local shop to assemble them or do one of you know how/have a spring compressor to do that? (free beer and pizza would likely be involved for any assistance assembling and installing :))
     

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