Need some help with a couple of suspension projects

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InvertChaos
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Re: Need some help with a couple of suspension projects

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Going to order the mml today. I will have to do that eventually when I do my high clearance belly pan skid, so I may as well knock it out now.
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What kind of mml did you get a spacer or replacement mount?

My brown dog mml was real easy to put in with just a floor jack...that was about 4 years ago.
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Lil Whitey wrote:What kind of mml did you get a spacer or replacement mount?

My brown dog mml was real easy to put in with just a floor jack...that was about 4 years ago.
Haven't ordered it yet, but I'll probably get the steel spacer from JKS, RC, Teraflex, or similar. Can't justify $120 motor mounts right now.
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Yeah I don't see an issue either way. could even be easier. Also for what its worth I've been running the undercover fab belly-up for a couple years now and that has been one of the best investments. Huge difference in clearance.
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Lil Whitey wrote:Yeah I don't see an issue either way. could even be easier. Also for what its worth I've been running the undercover fab belly-up for a couple years now and that has been one of the best investments. Huge difference in clearance.
While I have your attention, what kind of front bumper is that in your avatar? Looks like the style I've been trying to find for a reasonable price.
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Durango 4x4. couldn't tell you if they still make them or not, I got it used. It's done well for me, I was able to squeeze a winch on it too. It's definitely protected my fenders from trees and rocks, If I had a stubby my fenders would be more fubar'd
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Now that I have all of the parts and school is almost back in session, time to set dates and locations! A couple of you have volunteered your shops/driveways, so we're good there. Would January 26 or 27 work for you guys?
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Looks like this weekend is a no-go. Anyone? Bueller?
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There will be several people wrenching on shit at my shop this weekend. You are welcome to come hangout and work on your shit. However, we will be busy so it would be good if you are comfortable doing most of the work on your own and we will help with things that require 2 people. Also, my garage is packed so it would be outside on the asphault but youd still have access to tools, beer, and music.
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Agreed with above, I will be out there possibly working on my turd. Someone will be there to lend a hand when ever needed.
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We're supposed to get 2-4" of snow tomorrow, so I don't think the drive way will work. Also I'm not too comfortable pulling coils and installing the mml by myself and idk how to measure the bumpstops length. So I need to find another day I guess. If someone is willing to help in the coming weeks and has a garage I will provide pizza! Not 21 yet so I can't provide beer as an incentive.
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The only person in the club that actually has a garage is Matt V/Stables. You will have to get in touch with one of them to see if you could do the coils and mml there. You might have to wait until it warms up and do it outside or something.
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I'm gonna try to get some wrenching done tomorrow after class, Saturday, and/or Sunday depending on workload, hangovers, and other prospects. But ye, our garage probably aint as toasty as Alecs at the moment, but it does have a nice dry level sheltered spot to work, plenty of lighting, beer, music, and tools... Depending on when you're available, how much help you need from me, and if other folks would like to come out and help, we should be able to work something out. Stables is out of town til Friday or Saturday so he won't be here to help. Shoot me a call or text at 276.220.2801 and we'll see what we can figure out, or just come to Bdubs tonight and we can talk about it.
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Matt612 wrote:The only person in the club that actually has a garage is Matt V/Stables. You will have to get in touch with one of them to see if you could do the coils and mml there. You might have to wait until it warms up and do it outside or something.
Good point. May just have to nut up and do it outside at some point when its dry.

MtnManMatt wrote:I'm gonna try to get some wrenching done tomorrow after class, Saturday, and/or Sunday depending on workload, hangovers, and other prospects. But ye, our garage probably aint as toasty as Alecs at the moment, but it does have a nice dry level sheltered spot to work, plenty of lighting, beer, music, and tools... Depending on when you're available, how much help you need from me, and if other folks would like to come out and help, we should be able to work something out. Stables is out of town til Friday or Saturday so he won't be here to help. Shoot me a call or text at 276.220.2801 and we'll see what we can figure out, or just come to Bdubs tonight and we can talk about it.
That would be awesome. I'll shoot you a text. Pretty sure I'll be available this weekend.
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Big thanks to Matt for helping me with the MML today! :beer:
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