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The Diary’s Of Elmer

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Badassmekanik, Jun 5, 2021.

  1. Sep 18, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    That looks fantastic. Love the method wheels
     
  2. Sep 18, 2021 at 6:08 PM
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    Thanks y’all it’s a labor of love
     
  3. Sep 19, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    How do you like the Vertex suspension? Been looking at those and they seem pretty solid. I hear the ride quality is good.
     
  4. Sep 27, 2021 at 4:23 PM
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    They ride good but I really don’t like the control arms that came in the kit. Also my truck has a rake so I’ll have to adjust the fronts.
     
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  5. Sep 27, 2021 at 4:25 PM
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    9/27/21 Elmer lost its needle bearing for the ECGS insert2517E1AE-04C9-48F4-8077-A08950318FCB.jpg
     
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  6. Sep 27, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    Nice. I’m sure some tweaking and getting it dialed in will make a difference. How’s the quality for price?
     
  7. Sep 28, 2021 at 3:55 AM
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    It’s great quality they are beefy for the price.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    Why don’t you like the UCAs?
     
  9. Sep 29, 2021 at 9:32 AM
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    I think they are making noise at certain times.
     
  10. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:09 PM
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    Update I found the noise it was the resi brackets hitting the frame gave them a hard pull to bend them and it’s quiet. The Vertex kit is great.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:33 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
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    Elmer got some steps that look like sliders.8B4AADD8-B097-49F5-AC82-39FE2B8CD29B.jpg
     
  13. Mar 26, 2022 at 4:05 PM
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    My Homer Taco grill came in decided to install it.6AC66FD4-A126-43F9-B782-EF37D6C2E72F.jpg
     
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  14. Apr 2, 2022 at 2:42 PM
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    058BA555-63A8-4986-936C-F5E026BDA367.jpg The Homertaco grill was giving Elmer a identity crisis modded A 80’s FJ badge for the grill.
     
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  15. Oct 7, 2022 at 5:08 AM
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    Well the Kicker sub died time for Audio upgrade 2.0. Picked up A JL Audio TW3 12, C2 components, C2 coaxials, RD 900/5, and A custom ported Mr. Marv box.B8735183-2949-496C-9325-F52B209CBDF3.jpg246B0D22-AE15-4DA5-989B-AFE92C7CFFAE.jpg06B9AB49-C369-4458-9BD4-89D2DFBACF14.jpg
     
  16. Oct 7, 2022 at 5:09 AM
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    Started the fun by Duratexing the Mr. Marv sub box.EF953571-026C-4675-8601-D2AC2FF68062.jpg
     
  17. Oct 8, 2022 at 6:46 PM
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    Terminals mountedBB9E7A4A-689E-45D6-891A-E2840ED81146.jpg
     
  18. Oct 8, 2022 at 6:46 PM
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    Grill mountedFFF05845-7DA1-44AC-9571-03D4E36DCF03.jpg
     
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