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Old 09-07-2014, 07:23 AM
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So the braided lines are worth it is what your saying
Indeed - they are worth it.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:17 AM
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This happened back in July when a Jeep traveling in the opposite direction with oversized tires spit a rock at me. County was doing road construction, found a deal on Craigslist and got it installed. The stickers are removed as well. Will need tint on everything soon though.




Curious how a vehicle going in the opposite direction spit up a rock at your rear window?
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:25 AM
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Just saw an X drive past my house, same color, 7.3, and all as mine but it was a 4x4. Weird.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:41 AM
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Just saw an X drive past my house, same color, 7.3, and all as mine but it was a 4x4. Weird.
Definitely not the custom fab bumper though.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Snowseeker
Just saw an X drive past my house, same color, 7.3, and all as mine but it was a 4x4. Weird.
He keeps that one in storage for the summer, just the opposite of you. Lol
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 10:00 AM
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Definitely not the custom fab bumper though.
I actually didn't get a glimpse of the front end but I bet you are right!



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He keeps that one in storage for the summer, just the opposite of you. Lol

That sounds like a good idea for me! A 4x4 for winter and the 2wd for summer but build them exactly alike. That would mess with some people.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 10:28 AM
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That sounds like a good idea for me! A 4x4 for winter and the 2wd for summer but build them exactly alike. That would mess with some people.
Now your talking! Let's help you find one
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 04:48 PM
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The Ex got us there and back again. Last night we wrapped up a more than 2,600 mile round trip. She burnt a lot of fuel and no oil... Still having some EGR valve issues, not sure if I got a bad new one, or if there is a wiring issue. Otherwise, not too bad. The Atlas 40 tune has been great, and I even saw as high as 17 mpg, which for my truck is amazing to see!

This week, the Ex should be getting an oil change, a coolant filter change and a good one over.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 04:54 PM
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The Ex got us there and back again. Last night we wrapped up a more than 2,600 mile round trip. She burnt a lot of fuel and no oil... Still having some EGR valve issues, not sure if I got a bad new one, or if there is a wiring issue. Otherwise, not too bad. The Atlas 40 tune has been great, and I even saw as high as 17 mpg, which for my truck is amazing to see!

This week, the Ex should be getting an oil change, a coolant filter change and a good one over.
That's respectable mpg's
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 05:32 PM
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Curious how a vehicle going in the opposite direction spit up a rock at your rear window?
A jeep wrangler with wide oversized tires and no flaps was speeding in the opposite direction on a road that was being redone with gravel everywhere. State patrol was following me and u turned to pull him over for a speeding ticket. I didn't directly go up to them but located the State patrol officer afterwards and let him know. Hindsight 20/20 but I should have just went directly to them and showed, maybe his insurance would have had to cover it. Oh well though, I do like it better with out the slider since the center bars are gone, and the kids couldn't seem to lock it..
 
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Parked it in the driveway for the first time in 47 days.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 05:37 PM
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Parked it in the driveway for the first time in 47 days.
Woo hoo he's back.

Glad you had a safe trip. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:02 PM
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Woo hoo he's back.

Glad you had a safe trip. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Thanks!

Over 9000 miles. I'm glad to be home. I don't want to drive anymore. It's going to take a week to clean the Ex up.
 
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Old 09-07-2014, 06:31 PM
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Thanks!

Over 9000 miles. I'm glad to be home. I don't want to drive anymore. It's going to take a week to clean the Ex up.
9000 miles? Cool. Itinerary?? Pics....didnt happen without...hopefully the EX performed well.
 
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Washed it today. First time in a while. Heres the new emblems.

Edit: Oh yeah, also hooked up my drivers side mirror. Mirror, heat and signal work now. Need to find the marker light circuit and run the wire.
 
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