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Old May 15, 2012 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

Ive got my eye on them on amazon, they are 64 dollars and something with free shipping I don't know if that is the cheapest though.
I cant find them under like $73 on amazon??? There is one set on there but i dont know if they are the ff's?? Looks like og 500 pattern.
Old May 15, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

I cant find them under like $73 on amazon??? There is one set on there but i dont know if they are the ff's?? Looks like og 500 pattern.
I'll find a link...
Nevermind the ones I was looking at we're the driving lights not fog lights.

here is the 500ff fog lights
Amazon.com: HELLA 005750981 500FF Series 12V/55W Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: HELLA 005750981 500FF Series 12V/55W Clear Halogen Fog Lamp Kit: Automotive
they are 73.00

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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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So I think I ****ed up. I was putting my new head on after cracking the first one. And I used permatex ultra black rtv sealant between the block and the head gasket and again between the head gasket and the head. Now I friend of mine is telling I should have just used the gasket because it will just blow out. Is it really bad to use that or will I be ok? I've been reading all over the place and people seem to be using it. But I not sure. I don't want to do it wrong, but I also do want to undo 9 hours of work.

Any helps would be nice. Thanks!
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:01 PM
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what material is the gasket made of?
some of them don't need it and some suggest it.
I don't see a problem using ultra black as long as its on nice and thin and even.
I've only ever really used it to stick and position gaskets, ya know what i mean.
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Which wheels are better? The only reason I'm thinking the cragars is because they have more backspacing. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3975812
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86538
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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better is up to you, popular would be the cragars, they're also cheaper
Old May 15, 2012 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Sideways99
what material is the gasket made of?
some of them don't need it and some suggest it.
I don't see a problem using ultra black as long as its on nice and thin and even.
I've only ever really used it to stick and position gaskets, ya know what i mean.
I'm not sure, its not metal its that fabricy plastic one lol. I just remembered a thermostat gasket made of the same material needed some RTV with it so I assumed it need it on the head gasket to. It is a felpro head gasket. The first later was a bit thick but we pressed the gasket down and scrapped anything oozing out off, then the second layer was thinner so it didn't use onto the pistons. The surface was very clean I spent a half hour cleaning it with brake cleaner and a knife.
Old May 15, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott0821
Which wheels are better? The only reason I'm thinking the cragars is because they have more backspacing. http://m.summitracing.com/parts/CRR-3975812
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...ducts_id=86538
Amount of backspacing doesn't make one wheel better than another. Backspacing is personal preference, and what backspacing you need or want on your rig.
Old May 16, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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What are some good amber bulbs to throw in hella 500's?
Old May 16, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Nperryman

Amount of backspacing doesn't make one wheel better than another. Backspacing is personal preference, and what backspacing you need or want on your rig.
I know but I've heard good things from both. I just like the fact that the soft 8s have more backspacing (4")
Old May 16, 2012 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly
Cheapest place to get Hella 500ff's???
Walmart.com they were only $67 the other day.
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye

Walmart.com they were only $67 the other day.
I searched there yesterday. Found nohin. U got a link?
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

I searched there yesterday. Found nohin. U got a link?
I think Autozone sells them for $67 also
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Disoriented Hillbilly

I searched there yesterday. Found nohin. U got a link?
My local store actually had two on the shelf. They told me they were an online return. I just did a Google Shopping search and they're $67.99 plus free shipping on Amazon right now.
Old May 16, 2012 | 07:22 AM
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Amazon.com: HELLA 5750941 500FF Series 12-Volt/55-Watt Halogen Driving Lamp Kit (Fun Cubed): Automotive Amazon.com: HELLA 5750941 500FF Series 12-Volt/55-Watt Halogen Driving Lamp Kit (Fun Cubed): Automotive



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