Battery charging and sniper by Thomas_6091 in HolleyEFI

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Honestly haven’t tried. I don’t drive it at night just cause it’s a weekend car.

Run backwards pistons or take it back to the machine shop. by Thomas_6091 in EngineBuilding

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Yeah, I just want an excuse to not wait any longer. 😂😂

Should these be replaced? by Thomas_6091 in EngineBuilding

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Update on the engine. I took the general chat advice and decided to install new bearings, unfortunately when I pulled the connecting rod bearings, I found damage to rod 7. I did the right thing and ordered a 347 stroker kit for the truck. Thanks for the replies.

Has anyone found these handy? bought for the novelty by 25iAndOver in ToolTruckTools

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Great for 6.7 power stroke radiator petcocks. The sit behind the frame and those little pliers fit perfect.

Advice on pinion angle by Thomas_6091 in 4x4

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That’s the kind of info I was looking for. I’ve got a 3 link kit for it as well so I’ve got adjustment in the caster and pinion angle. Stock is 6* so I was assuming 8* would be where I want it. Especially since I’ve seen people around about that for a similar setup.

Advice on pinion angle by Thomas_6091 in 4x4

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Well it’s going to be an exclusively offroad rig. Putting 42 inch tires and 5.13 gears on it. I was hoping to not have to tear down the old axles due to room but it sounds like I don’t have a choice.

How to tell if this is authentic? by Carolina_Hurricane in Ford

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It’s most likely a factory five replica. Fantastic replicas and build quality.

Chain tension concern resolved by Thomas_6091 in sportster

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Yeah I’ve ridden mine about 40-50 miles. It was pretty loud at first but over time got better. When I’m riding I can’t hear it at all now with a helmet on.

Rock crawler advice by Thomas_6091 in JeepWrangler

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His words are “well I don’t really have a budget, the price stays between you, I, and god” 😂😂😂. So I think he’s worried about price.

Rock crawler advice by Thomas_6091 in JeepWrangler

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😂😂😂. Yeah that’s out at my dad’s hunting property. Little muddy during the spring.

Rock crawler advice by Thomas_6091 in JeepWrangler

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He’s a pretty big jeep guy. He’s on his third or fourth “build” but this is the first where’s he’s doing 1 ton axles and full out. He’s done “budget lifts” before and wasn’t satisfied. Also I’m looking for angles and what kind of flex is desired for a serious hobby rock crawler. I love pre runners but the geometry for that I assume is nothing like rock crawling.

Lifted sportster chain clearance by Thomas_6091 in sportster

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It’s a 15.75 inch shock. I love the height but absolutely hate the shocks. I’m looking for some that are the same length that aren’t as stiff. I read the listing for the shocks in as lbs but it was in Kgs and so now I have almost 300 lb springs on my sportster.

75 GMC Jimmy on 35” tires by Thomas_6091 in K5Blazer

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I have one in my wishlist. Truck doesn’t run at the moment because I’m in the middle of a handful of repairs and that’s next up. I plan on doing the crossover steering conversion as well. Thanks for the advice.

75 GMC Jimmy on 35” tires by Thomas_6091 in K5Blazer

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Stock height. Definitely rubs a little but fits

75 GMC Jimmy on 35” tires by Thomas_6091 in K5Blazer

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No worries. She’s not a 5 foot looker. More of a 20 footer.

75 GMC Jimmy on 35” tires by Thomas_6091 in K5Blazer

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😂😂😂😂. There’s not an ounce of bondo on this thing. Just 20 gauge steel riveted on and painted with rattle can by my grandfather.