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'She's Gonna Kill Me' - Build and Existential/Financial Crisis Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Aardvark13, Mar 5, 2020.

  1. Nov 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    @DaytonaTaco Man if we get anymore injuries on the Titans we are gonna be pulling some people out of retirement…
     
  2. Dec 1, 2021 at 5:44 PM
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    I know!! It’s ridiculous man. It’s actually an nfl record lol. We had such promise this year. Henry could have taken the MVP. Now it seems like everything is falling apart and Tannehill is throwing a lot of picks. But I guess as the saying goes: if you don’t like that then you don’t like titan football :frusty:
     
  3. Dec 2, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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    Right? I think we will be ok though. We just need some playmakers back from IR.. Tannehill is trying to force things with receivers who cant get open seems like..
     
  4. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:14 PM
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    He’s forcing things, yes, but there’s also several times he stared down the intended receiver from the snap. Granted WR4 is not WR1 but still. It’s a perfect storm of bad circumstances lol. I was hoping for the first round bye but…these damn injuries
     
  5. Jan 2, 2022 at 2:22 PM
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  6. Jan 2, 2022 at 3:35 PM
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    Division champs and top seed!
     
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  7. Jan 3, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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    Soooooo when we getting rid of the squeak
     
  9. Jan 20, 2022 at 9:25 AM
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    How about Sunday? :D
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    Thanks for the help! :cheers:
     
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  11. Jan 24, 2022 at 2:59 PM
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    Bought a Noco Genius 10 Amp Smart Charger so decided it was time to freshen up some batteries..

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  12. Jan 26, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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  13. Feb 2, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    They've been fantastic, zero complaints from me. I'm incredibly happy with the setup for my needs.
     
  15. Feb 2, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    Cool to hear. I have some 3x16 700# springs laying around. Currently I am sitting at 1" preload on 14" 700# springs and it's just a little high. Was planning to back it off 1/4". Where do you think I would end up with 0 preload on 16s? With the same spring rate would that make me -1" preload equivalent from current(way too high), or does it not carry over that way? I am tempted to look for 600 or 650# 16s buts not sure if that's my best bet.. Maybe I just come off on my 14's and put my money to more pressing things.. :notsure:
     
  16. Feb 2, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    Going to a longer coil of the same weight would just lift you even higher. I understand it the same way that you do which is 2” longer coil means 2” of fewer threads to achieve the same ride height. Is that right? Fuck if I know.

    If you’re happy with how the truck rides firmness wise, just lower the preload a bit. If it’s too firm, you could try a lighter coil at the same preload. Which would make you sit lower. There’s definitely a science to it but I’m not smart enough to figure it out so I trial and error it. Went through three sets of coils on my LT until I landed where I did.
     
  17. Feb 2, 2022 at 5:42 PM
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    Haha thats where I am at with the science. What rate did you end up at with your LT?
     
  18. Feb 2, 2022 at 5:56 PM
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    18”x500 lb. The thing rides like a boat but it articulates pretty darn easily while crawling, which was my goal.
     
  19. Feb 28, 2022 at 8:36 AM
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    Had a little fun in Kentucky this weekend...



    And crushed in rear corner of my bed. I was able to pull it back out enough to keep it from rubbing.. All in all it was a sloppy muddy mess but had a hell of a time.. True to form I did not take many pictures... :boom:

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    This 4Runner got flooded trying to cross the creek 4 or 5 years ago. I have been taking a picture with it every year. Year one it still looked drivable, year now, not so much..
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  20. Feb 28, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    Week back went camping with @Newlife . Thought I made this post but just realized it is not there so clearly I did not..

    @Newlife found a sweet little dead end in Big South Fork area. Hard to find a more picturesque site.. Too bad I suck at pictures, though @Newlife is trying to get me learned.. and damn if he didnt make one of the best camp breakfasts I have ever had..


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