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  1. chris_the_wrench

    Full Size Dodge Thread

    I had the 5160's on my 2006 for about a year and then upgraded to Thuren Kings(3 years ago). The 5160s were a lot better than stock but compared to the kings you get what ya pay for. 1/2 mile of washboard the stocks would be faded and useless, maybe 2 -3 miles on the 5160s but the Kings almost...
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    M1078 LMTV expedition vehicle build

    How high is the 'bed' off the ground? -Chris Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    M1078 LMTV expedition vehicle build

    I've never rode in one of these, but always but interested. How loud is it in the cab when driving and I assume they come with little to zero sound deadening material? How/will you address that? And how much height room does the cab need to rotate forward? If a camper had a over cab section how...
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    Nitrogen settup for shocks

    Thats exactly what i used to test them. And to build on that, I actually disassembled a spare bike shock pump(pulled out the plunger and handle from the body) now i'm fitting a schrader valve to that end so I can screw the "pump" onto the shock to test and bleed, but i have a easy schrader to...
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    Nitrogen settup for shocks

    Did you just use a standard airchuck? Ive got a couple spare oxy/acet regulators that I probably could repurpose. Thanks -Chris
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    Nitrogen settup for shocks

    I'm looking to get a settup for the shop to check and adjust the nitrogen in my truck's shock and dampener. I'm curious as to what the rest of you use tank size and regulator/fill adapter. This would be for my personal and friends use, but I want a decent settup. Ive seen the King manifold and...
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    Talk me out of a 2014 Lance 825?

    We looked at the livinlites also. I liked how you could literally hose out the interior. The lack of sink in the bathroom(which could've been added with some work) was a big minus for my wife. But I think their going the right direction. They were recently bought by a bigger company, we'll see...
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    Talk me out of a 2014 Lance 825?

    We had a 2001 lance 825 on our dodge 2500. We got it used in 09 and used it hard till this past spring. About 75 nights a year. Pros: good value(5k used) Relatively light Good room for 2 adults Cons: Horrible in cold and hot(almost zero insulation on walls and floor). Plumbing separated from...
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    Me and the Moonlander!

    We should get an Expo ride together up there. It's right out my backdoor also, and I'm up there 2 times a week. -Chris
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    New Windows Question ??

    I don't have a link for you, but I'm blown away by the thermal/sound insulation in our new camper with tinted dual pane windows. In our old camper(single pane) we had to close the blinds quite abit because the sun would cook us, but not anymore! So if you can swing the $ for dual pane go for...
  11. chris_the_wrench

    Full Size Dodge Thread

    2006 2500 4x4 reg cab. Thuren springs Currently Bilstein 5160. Thuren Kings on order!!!! Carli trackbar 08.5 steering w/ carli lowmount dampener Kore bumps BD steering brace Homemade extended swaybar links Firestone bags On board arb comprssor Hellwig fat rear swaybar Toyo 608 265/70r19.5...
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    Toyo OPEN COUNTRY A/T II

    My local Les Schwab has these on backorder for me. Hopefully next week!
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    Air Bag Mod.

    How do these do w/ dust, dirt, rocks and/or snow? I'm interested in the idea but concerned about wear where the cradle and airbags meet. -Chris
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    Brand suggestions for Vintage steel frame

    I'll keep an eye out for something more along your specs. What size(range) do you want? -Chris
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    Brand suggestions for Vintage steel frame

    Schwinn tempi w/ columbus tenax tubing. 62 c-c st, 58 c-c tt. Takara challenge. 67 c-c st, 59 tt. This bike is 27" wheel, but i outfitted it with 700c wheels. Let me know if any of these are candidates and I can shoot you some more photos/specs. -Chris
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    Brand suggestions for Vintage steel frame

    Heres some pics of the Mooney. Im pretty sure it was on a roof rack and went into a garage or similar. Its a beautiful frame. You truly can't appreciate the full beauty of these hand-built frames until you remove the paint. ST 62c-c TT 59c-c. I'll shoot some photos of the other bikes. I need...
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    Brand suggestions for Vintage steel frame

    You looking for something big? Ive got a few frames that maybe of interest to you. I grab every 60cm and larger frame that comes through the shop, which isn't too often compared to the 56 and 58s that come through the door. I'll see exactly what I have hanging at the shop tomorrow and try to...
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    The tank, an earth roamer on a budget

    In regards to the flatbed: How wide/long? What dimensional material did you use? Are the only contact points with the frame the few cross-members that go from passenger to driver side and hit the factory mounts? What are you planning on sheeting it with? I'm a few weeks behind you. I want to do...
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    San Diego Wood Shop needed, preferably one with computer controlled machines

    Yeah thats the waterjet place. The copper is their main line, but they pay some bills with the waterjet. I think the lasercutter place near there is called RMS... -Chris
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    Insulated Stainless Steel Water Container

    Thanks for the responses. The Aervoid is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks again -Chris
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