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Old 01-30-2013, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtpxjc
I'm working on the axles at the moment... i'll be mounting the winch in the next couple days and i'll snap some pics of how it goes in..
Cool, just so you know I've always like that style bumper and will be copying that ****.
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Old 01-30-2013, 09:26 PM
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What size tube did you use on the bumper?
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Old 01-30-2013, 10:50 PM
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What size tube did you use on the bumper?
between the frame rails is 1 1/2 .120 and 1 3/4 .120 doubled up... the bends are just 1 3/4 .120
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Old 01-31-2013, 03:10 PM
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Awesome start. Cant wait to see where it goes.
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Old 01-31-2013, 05:54 PM
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I envy the shop. all of you that have one or even a garage haha. I really dig the bumper and sliders.
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Old 01-31-2013, 06:09 PM
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your fab skills are rediculous, nice welding
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Old 01-31-2013, 06:30 PM
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I'm definitely sub'd for this one
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Old 01-31-2013, 07:00 PM
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Sub'd. Nice build so far. Love that bumper.
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Old 02-01-2013, 01:23 AM
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Got alot done today!

AA sye installed

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Exhaust parts came in... super disappointed in the downpipe but it'll work for now.

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front axle is done.. just need to build the brakes and route the air line on the rear axle..

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time for some Rock Krawler and Currie!

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measuring up the lower arms..

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upper arm bushing installed.



RK and Bilsteins

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getting there..

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everything about this is awesome. do you do fab work professionally?
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Old 02-01-2013, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchlikesbikes
everything about this is awesome. do you do fab work professionally?
I use to run a shop but since my driving career has taken off I mainly just work on my own stuff...

here's some other stuff i've built... not crawlers but more in my background...

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this is the car I drive for a living..

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Professional drifter?
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BAD ***....
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Old 02-01-2013, 12:24 PM
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Professional drifter?
yeah, pretty good gig.
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What's your name, again?

Those are some amazing looking cars.
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