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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Can't wait to slip back into another 800 as my weekend warrior truck. New truck may be quiet but I miss my 800 and the simplicity of working on it. Plus I'm not scared to break something cause it's cheaper to repair

Just more reasons I love mine.

I really like the layout of the 800 interior, actually.

I do too, it's just that the materials aren't the greatest.

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Took my wife to labor & delivery. Daughter born.

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I drove across town to pick up my degree since im still waiting on parts

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135e53a1f6b6f4d993e415b4a5b1e555.jpg Took my quad into the city yesterday morning for its first service then went quading afterwards and got it stuck. On another note will leaf springs out of a 2009 2500HD bolt into my truck I'm sick being flashed while hauling in the dark.

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135e53a1f6b6f4d993e415b4a5b1e555.jpg Took my quad into the city yesterday morning for its first service then went quading afterwards and got it stuck. On another note will leaf springs out of a 2009 2500HD bolt into my truck I'm sick being flashed while hauling in the dark.

Yes, need longer u bolts though
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I think airbags are easier, even possibly cheaper ...

 

Looks like you guys didn't get much show up north either. I'm very happy about the lack of snow down here. :)

SarahsGMC Senior Enthusiast

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Been fixing brake lines on the 86 past couple days.. so frustrating. Also ordered completely new brakes in all 4 corners.

 

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Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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135e53a1f6b6f4d993e415b4a5b1e555.jpg Took my quad into the city yesterday morning for its first service then went quading afterwards and got it stuck. On another note will leaf springs out of a 2009 2500HD bolt into my truck I'm sick being flashed while hauling in the dark.

Looks fun. I'm ready to go riding myself. Hopefully spring comes soon.

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Got it done and went for a cruise

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Looks great. Did you use a photo edit filter on that pic? The colors really pop, even the trees.

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Yea instagram

 

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She's a beauty Sarah! I'd cringe driving that in the salt, though. The 80's trucks rusted away pretty fast.

 

 

I see the new trucks went the Ford way with the 0w-20. Stuff is like water. It's a wonder it even lubricates, lol.

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Idk for sure... it's a new motor for sure told my brother to drive it very hard for the first week. And change it to full synthetic oil and magnetic drain plug in it. Then just change it when at 10% on the oil life system

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