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Old 03-23-2011, 06:17 AM
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Thanks Chet,

The next thing on the "to do" list is to correct a pull to the right when I hit the brakes hard. It was there before the upgrades - not sure if it is the brakes or something else.
 
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a couple of before and after pics......I'm still thinking about the 3 1/2" blocks for the rear or possibly some Firestone Airbags. Haven't done any homework on it though.

Still need some tire & rims.......
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gonna take a few of years at this rate........



 
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Very Nice! and yeah it looks a little high in the front, those blocks should fix that or the firestones.......if you plan to tow a heavy trailer then go w/ the air bags!
 
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Put the blocks on my 250 cause my back end was low and now it's great plus only $50 bucks
 
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Put the blocks on my 250 cause my back end was low and now it's great plus only $50 bucks
Jason, Did you get the blocks from a part store or from a salvage yard?

Small world, I used to live in Lawton, OK.
 
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The dual setup from Cary has the shocks correctly valved for this application so I have not had the same issue. It's only been a day but I like it so far!
Good to know, looks like I'll be selling 2 sets of bilsteins soon. Thanks!
 
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Finally got the 4" blocks installed.......much better. Someday tires and rims.............

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Finally got the 4" blocks installed.......much better. Someday tires and rims.............

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Looks good! Sorry I never responded to your previous question guess I got lost somewhere.
 
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Rich all I can say is .
 
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nice set up. gotta love build threads!
 
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I am curious how your front body mounts are on this X? I have read that the gap between the bumper and fender is a pretty good indication of how the body mounts are holding up. I noticed you have a small gap on your X and made me curious if the myth is true.

You can see mine has a bigger gap but I haven't had the X home from storage yet to check the mounts to see what condition they are in.

 
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Lookin good Rich......
 
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looks good.!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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I am curious how your front body mounts are on this X? I have read that the gap between the bumper and fender is a pretty good indication of how the body mounts are holding up. I noticed you have a small gap on your X and made me curious if the myth is true.....
I'll take a peak next time I crawl underneath and see if I can tell.
 
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Nice job Rich. Ride must be alot better after all your efforts.
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