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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Hey quad i need a couple measurements on those SD coils. I need a diameter of the rod stock the springs are made from and a overall diameter of the coil itsself. Might use them on the crew.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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it was the only "big head" picture I could find without getting a little risque
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Hey quad i need a couple measurements on those SD coils. I need a diameter of the rod stock the springs are made from and a overall diameter of the coil itsself. Might use them on the crew.
dont, they are too beef......i think they are right at 6" diameter.....ill check on the other stuff if you really need it...
 
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Im gonna be runnin an oiler burner so i figure SD diesel coils and cage arms
 
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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sorry if this sounds like a newb ?? but ive heard mixed ideas. is there a reason why you choose to weld your subframe to the frame instead of bolting?? sorry ifyou explained but i couldnt find anything about it.

tony
 
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Quick question, Just how tall do you think this thing is going to stand say from the ground to the bottom of the door?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by crazyredneckanyhow
Im gonna be runnin an oiler burner so i figure SD diesel coils and cage arms
they are somwhere around 500-525 lb/sq" range......very stiff....

build you own arms!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by littleme13
sorry if this sounds like a newb ?? but ive heard mixed ideas. is there a reason why you choose to weld your subframe to the frame instead of bolting?? sorry ifyou explained but i couldnt find anything about it.

tony
its easier and stronger.....and i never plan to lower it back so i dont care about bolting chit on....
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Truckin4life
Quick question, Just how tall do you think this thing is going to stand say from the ground to the bottom of the door?
??????????????????.......tall?????????????
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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before or after he stacks frames and adds a body lift?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by STGFordCrazy04
before or after he stacks frames and adds a body lift?
sadly, it already has the body lift.....

but it will be gone when i remove the body!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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ADDs a body lift....as in 2
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by STGFordCrazy04
ADDs a body lift....as in 2

DOH!!!!!....nah seen a truck at mudfest with cut boat rollers as the BL>...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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Hmm... Never thought about the boat rollers.... Thats a sweet idea. Thanks for putting that up here quad!
 
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 10:07 PM
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Hmm... Never thought about the boat rollers.... Thats a sweet idea. Thanks for putting that up here quad!

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so i got all the machine work for my front brakes done b700 rotors and f550 calipers....
 
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