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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 01:41 PM
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Wow that sucks. Time to dove nose it I guess.
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by emptypockets
A tip for future reference. Weld a stop in when installing c-gussets. I thought mine cleared the calipers, but I learned the hard way that they didn't. Nothing like losing your brakes downhill and smashing into a tree.
pics of the caliper clearance issue?
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dukie564
pics of the caliper clearance issue?

I'll take pics over the weekend. It's dark and super cold out by the time I get out of work. These negative temps suck and we're getting a few inches of snow today.
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 12:50 PM
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Roger that. Thanks dude
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 02:47 PM
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This should sum it up.
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Old Jan 8, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
This should sum it up.
Hahaha! That would be correct!
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Old Jan 12, 2015 | 10:16 PM
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Figured I would post this for funzies Anthony trailed doom to the meet and greet Then he decided to climb Matt's tire while Zac stood there going "oh no this is a bad idea just put it back on the trailer" Negative Nancy!

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Old Jan 13, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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Yes, I trailered it there, lol. After I had the wheel cranked for Matt to crawl my tire, my brakes were soft when I went to drive it to the trailer. Had to pump the dang pedal back up. Ill try getting pics later of the caliper clearance.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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So on the ground, I can't for the life of me see any contact between the c-gussets and calipers. I know two other people who've had the same issue, but I dunno.

Tried to do some last minute stuff to Doom before Winterfest, but had to make a stop at the hospital.



Everything was good, got some meds, and headed back home to deal with my pitman arm.





Sandblasted that sucker at work this am and in the process of painting. Whooo doggie.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by emptypockets
So on the ground, I can't for the life of me see any contact between the c-gussets and calipers. I know two other people who've had the same issue, but I dunno.

Tried to do some last minute stuff to Doom before Winterfest, but had to make a stop at the hospital.

Everything was good, got some meds, and headed back home to deal with my pitman arm.

Sandblasted that sucker at work this am and in the process of painting. Whooo doggie.
You ok man?
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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Just read the whole thread. Love the build, hope you're doing fine and get that caliper fixed.
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Old Mar 4, 2015 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Outlaw Star
You ok man?
Doing pretty good today.

Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
Just read the whole thread. Love the build, hope you're doing fine and get that caliper fixed.
Thanks man and hopefully it's ok this weekend. :fingers crossed:

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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 12:53 AM
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Pics of caliper clearance? about to do the C gussets on Sunday.
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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 02:39 PM
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did i see an northern Illinois plate
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by trevorlc100
did i see an northern Illinois plate
Yes sir.
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