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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Nothing that can't be dealt with, just unwanted obstacles. Also, I don't have everything dialed in yet, it may go away when everything is properly adjusted. For now it's get the wheels on and get the major work done.
Great attitude man! Just keep at it! I'm trying to make myself go work in the heat. Not going very well. lol
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 12:57 PM
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Soooo shiny. Bet you can't wait to get it dirty!
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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by TFitzPat87
Great attitude man! Just keep at it! I'm trying to make myself go work in the heat. Not going very well. lol
When doing major work like this, it's kinda expected, LOL

With ya on the heat...got out there early today, and am already back inside...gonna enjoy the rest of my father's day in AC, haha!

Originally Posted by rcguymike
Soooo shiny. Bet you can't wait to get it dirty!
I really can't...she is definitely gonna get a workout once done.

So, anyways, as promised some pics of the problem areas...

Here's how the steering wheel sits...more like 1/8th I guess...

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Drag link...no bueno LOL

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Where the TR is hitting...

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So, screw it, deal with it later...got the calipers bolted back on...they'll get a coat of paint when I do the brake work.

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Something I haven't seen in a while, LMAO

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The rest are just gratuitous shots...liking the way she's sitting for sure.

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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 03:02 PM
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Nice.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 07:55 PM
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Man.... that sucks. If I recall correctly, I've seen people having to use the TRE with the outward "bend" in it for clearance when doing that.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Man.... that sucks. If I recall correctly, I've seen people having to use the TRE with the outward "bend" in it for clearance when doing that.
Meh. Things like this are to be expected. I'll get it dealt with eventually. Really just want to get the major work out back done...
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:09 PM
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I hear ya. And we all know you will. You're too mellow to get frustrated with a project and walk away lol
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by roninofako
For a moment I was like, sweet trailer.... HAHA
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TeXJ
For a moment I was like, sweet trailer.... HAHA
lol... that's for all the parts that fall off.
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Basslicks
Man.... that sucks. If I recall correctly, I've seen people having to use the TRE with the outward "bend" in it for clearance when doing that.
But the tie rod end with the outward bend doesn't have the provision to connect the drag link to it.
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 07:35 PM
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But the tie rod end with the outward bend doesn't have the provision to connect the drag link to it.
Oh.... well that's no bueno.
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TeXJ
For a moment I was like, sweet trailer.... HAHA
Originally Posted by Basslicks
lol... that's for all the parts that fall off.
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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Well, it IS where the RC crap went, LMAO
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Old Jun 21, 2016 | 10:00 PM
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lol.... there ya go!
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Old Jun 22, 2016 | 08:16 AM
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HAHA
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