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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Where do you guys get long travel shocks? I have thought about doing 2" spacer and shackle, long travel shocks, adjustable trac bar, along with bump stop and trimming for 33's. But where do you get the shocks?
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Good thread to have on file....Subscribed : )
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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awesome post. Bookmarked & Subscribed
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Old Feb 3, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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what kind of bumpers are you runnin in exhibits c and d?
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Old Mar 16, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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what lenght shock are u running?
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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i'm sure he'll chime in but i believe i read he was running 10" travel front, 8" travel rear
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by invictus89
what kind of bumpers are you runnin in exhibits c and d?
I asked him about exhibit d since I like that also. He said it is something he made and is welded to his cross member. I am sure he made the one in exhibit c also.
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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:41 AM
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very good read, well done
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Old May 26, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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A lot of questions answered thanks
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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I've heard of some people using bicycle inner tube between the leaf springs as anti-friction pads... Has anyone one here done this? I am putting together a mild bastard pack with anti-friction spray paint. I was wondering if just the paint will be enough for long term use.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:45 AM
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they sell liners for this purpose - it would not use bicycle inner tubes. The liners are polyurethane/nylon/teflon
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Cool thread.
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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sick thread, very interesting and useful
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Coraphix
sick thread, very interesting and useful
Told ya!!!



This guy knows his stuff, eh?
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Old Jun 2, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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very useful, thanks man
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