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Yeah I think kill switches would be a wise thing. You didn't want the towing mirrors again?

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I am not towing the big trailer for another 10 months. And with having a messed up back, laying across the console to fold the right side in the car wash line was getting old. I will replace the left as it gets to where I need them again

 

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Prokopchuk_9 Senior Enthusiast

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Had the same thing happen to me Chris, except the idiot didn't even stop folded the mirror right back put a small dent in the front fender. Dent is still there. :-@

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Damn 3-day weekend is killing me. I forgot it was a 3-day weekend so now I won't get my mirrors until Tuesday. Friday night it was loaded on the truck and and went out for delivery Saturday. Since it isn't scheduled until next business day I have to wait.

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Finally lit them up last night. They have a lot more grip

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I am going to be hitting this fairly hard after the new year.

Plans are:

4.10's

05 front brakes

truetrac in the rear

bags in the rear

Raceline 138's in a 20x8.5 +14 mm

 

I am going to finish up my 2 started projects around December.

 

Too much came up in the past month and next month will be tough as well.

 

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Carder09 Senior Enthusiast

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I had so much planned for my truck next year also. But now I'm pcsing to England so I'm selling it now. I think you forgot to add supercharger to your to do list lol.

LongrangeLauber Senior Enthusiast

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I am going to be hitting this fairly hard after the new year.

Plans are:

4.10's

05 front brakes

truetrac in the rear

bags in the rear

Raceline 138's in a 20x8.5 +14 mm

 

I am going to finish up my 2 started projects around December.

 

Too much came up in the past month and next month will be tough as well.

 

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Even with the new gears my truck won't turn over the tires because of the locker. It definently does its job that's for sure. But when I make turns it pops (I know it will) but feels like its going to explode

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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Not going with forced induction until I get a new daily. And I am just going limited slip. I dont have use for a full locker

 

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Chris Senior Enthusiast

Chris

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Here are the wheels I will be getting

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kstruckcountry Senior Enthusiast

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No shiny?

 

Must be the bigger tires 94. Even without a tune my truck would destroy the SR-A's. The coopers seem to have a better street grip and I don't give it much to chirp them. The SR-A's wouldn't have lasted very long with the truck tuned. :lol:

Chris Senior Enthusiast

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I had the Wrangler ST in 235/75R16 stock. Absolutely no traction. I am still deciding if I want the chrome or black. I am leaning towards black. I have the Eagle GT's now. I like them so far.

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