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Subway4X3 Shameless Copycat Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Subway4X4, Nov 7, 2016.

  1. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:16 AM
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    Crom

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    Roger that. I only know, cause I got my bumper from Billy recently and it was threaded.

    One ting I noted about Billy's work is that he changes / improves his designs over time. I did a lot of talking to past customers before my bumper purchase, and then presenting that information to Billy, and he clarified on improvements he's made over time. He is very forthcoming with details (as anyone who's had a phone conversation with him would know, lol).

    Rather recently (in past 3 months) he completely changed the design for the spare tire carrier mount making it height adjustable. He did this for another customer on request, and realized that it saved time / material and was stronger, (triple win!), so he builds them all this way now.

    The fold down table also got some improvements as well.
     
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  2. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:35 AM
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    fatfurious2

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    @Crom have you seen his new weld on/bolt on sliders? Amazing idea!
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:37 AM
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    I have not. Link?
     
  4. Dec 14, 2016 at 10:40 AM
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    fatfurious2

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    Its not on his website..

    IMG_5505.jpg
     
  5. Dec 14, 2016 at 11:01 AM
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    Subway4X4

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    Billy is an amazing, fabricating genius!

    That said, his website could use some updating. It will help with his marketing...

    But then again, I'm pretty sure he's busy with orders.

    Word of mouth of his great work and customer service probably gets him all the business he needs/can handle.
     
  6. Dec 14, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Yup. Isolators are between each leaf. Quiet.
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2016 at 3:06 PM
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    bski22 Shaka Zulu \000/

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    hot damn. alright.. i mean i bought enough of those little friction pads why not just go with it.
     
  8. Dec 14, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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    i can hear all the squeaking when I drive anyways..
     
  9. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Subway4X4

    Subway4X4 [OP] Shameless Copy Cat

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    Not me.
    Quiet...
     
  10. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    could be your age? o_O both you and @stairgod are missing out on all the small noises
     
  11. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    Subway4X4

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    I'm gonna do rear brakes sometime this winter. I'm saving this link here.
    Thanks @JD'STaco
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:35 PM
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    :hattip:
     
  13. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:47 PM
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    I ain't dun drum brakes in almost 17 years....damn.
     
  14. Dec 14, 2016 at 4:48 PM
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    Phaq U youngin
     
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    "PH' is SO 90's...
     
  16. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:13 PM
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    I miss the 90's.
     
  17. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:19 PM
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    Yeah. They were Phat!
     
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  18. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    Up yours?
     
  19. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:32 PM
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    Sorry Jon. Phorgive me? :rofl:
     
  20. Dec 14, 2016 at 5:33 PM
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    Oh for phaqs sake
     

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