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SocioPenguin's Parts Psychiatry and Home of 2Fang Engineering

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by Sociopenguin, Apr 22, 2020.

  1. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    CygnusX191

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    The radiator support of the 3rd gen is annoying because most skid plate bumper combos don't cover it. So you get this annoying little lip across what would be a smooth bumper to plate transition.
     
  2. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:49 PM
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    Slashaar

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    Welcome to the club. I'm like a paycheck and a half away from pulling the trigger on everything.
     
  3. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    Sociopenguin

    Sociopenguin [OP] 2 Fang Engineering

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    @Juisebocks

    The one amazing difference about the 63 swap versus say the JD bolt on kit is that 63's are cheap and
    if you break one you can get one just about anywhere.
     
  4. Feb 4, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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    Slashaar

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    I tried to be productive today, but my machine had other ideas..... :bananadead:
    VVVV It said VVV
    We cut out the little bar that connects to the OEM bumper. It's got a 10mm nut on it. I don't think we cut anything else out. The crossmember under the rad is still there if that's what you mean.

    Not sure which crossmember he's talking about. I've seen others put in a bar between the frame horns and chop everything below it. Gives tons of approach angle, but would require some 2fang engineering of the front bumper and custom IFS skid.
     
  5. Feb 5, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    Sociopenguin

    Sociopenguin [OP] 2 Fang Engineering

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    This motherfucker was a bitch to move in, they were gone before we got there.
    Had to unload by hand.
    One more reason I need to find a used forklift for the shop.
     
  6. Feb 5, 2021 at 8:40 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Hell ya! One step closer.
     
  8. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    Sociopenguin

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    Also, roof was finished and building was capped and trimmed off yesterday.
    Most of the overhang is done so and power for the shop was done yesterday.

    Closer and closer...
     
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  9. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:41 AM
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    ResearchMonkee

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    I can swing by early before game?
     
  10. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:43 AM
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    I would imagine that'll be fine. Text me and see where we're at.
     
  11. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:53 AM
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    You got it, bro.

    Excited to see your new shop. Glad to see you got a bit more bits and pieces before the snow drops.
     
  12. Feb 6, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    Wonderful
     
  13. Feb 6, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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  14. Feb 7, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    Good Morning Tate
    You cooking today
     
  15. Feb 7, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    Sociopenguin

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    Morning Maner.
    Maybe a big pot of potato soup or something, since its snowing.
    Again.
     
  16. Feb 7, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    That sounds really great on a cold. I got chicken seasoned and resting for the grill. Gonna attempt a smoked wild hog spicy queso today.
     
  17. Feb 7, 2021 at 10:04 AM
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    Sociopenguin

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    That sounds really good.
     
  18. Feb 8, 2021 at 12:25 PM
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    What’s going on today
     
  19. Feb 8, 2021 at 12:27 PM
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    Sociopenguin

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    At home with Lil2Fang, doing school work and stuff.
    Shoveled and threw some snow.
    Getting really tired of snow.
     
  20. Feb 8, 2021 at 12:28 PM
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    When y’all gonna get better weather
     

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