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Alex01 Silver Sport Build Thread
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were their slots for mounting holes in the bottom part? If not is there enough material to make slots?
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The fenders have oval cuts allowing for some wiggle room f/r. I need it L/R.
Yes there is enough meat on the fenders but I'm not stoked on the idea of cutting them just yet.
Of course neglecting to install the latches during mock up is coming back to bite me.
Maybe different latches like you said, I just don’t know if the angle would affect them too. Can you shim the upper latch part out to make it align better? I might have some UHMW plastic you could cut some from. TAP Plastics is another source.
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Angle affects it. I can get it to close with a slight pitch towards the hood. I'm going to try the new hinges and see if they help. If I run into the same issue I'll return them and use a shim.
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Those things look awesome. I'd consider it but then I'd need to strip all the paint off the armor and polish everything.
Looks awesome Alex! Can’t wait to see this beaut in person!
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The MC fenders allowed me to run a good amount LESS bump stop than the GR fenders. With the new fenders I'll need to add 3/4". At least they look nice
Makes sense since the MC ones are a slight highline. Would you ever consider running genright or crawltek HL?
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I thought about it but ultimately went with the stock size because I knew if I got highlines I'd want 37s. In my personal opinion, 35s look a bit small under them, and 37s are a whole different can of worms. Maybe in the future but I need more time in this configuration first.
Wow, surprised it’s that much. Did you move the axle forward? Is the 3/4” bumpstop because the tire is hitting up on the fender?
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Yes. Tire is on the upper edge of fender. Tons of rear clearance.
I haven't touched the control arms yet.
I haven't touched the control arms yet.
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New latches are awesome. 5 minute install and solved the issue instantly. They feel great too.
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I was able to push the axle 4 rotations forward. I had to modify the TB a bit but it clears now. Crossing my fingers I didn't take out enough to cause any issues down the line.
Wheelbase seems to be exactly 93.5" so I'm not quite sure what I accomplished pushing the front all the way forward and the rear all the way back
Wheelbase seems to be exactly 93.5" so I'm not quite sure what I accomplished pushing the front all the way forward and the rear all the way back
You accomplished stock wheelbase + 0.5”.I was able to push the axle 4 rotations forward. I had to modify the TB a bit but it clears now. Crossing my fingers I didn't take out enough to cause any issues down the line.
Wheelbase seems to be exactly 93.5" so I'm not quite sure what I accomplished pushing the front all the way forward and the rear all the way back
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.1" according to Google its 93.4 stock.You accomplished stock wheelbase + 0.5”.
Money well spent
I was thinking I'd gain an inch between the two moves, especially the rear without a TB. Maybe I suck at measuring solo.
Don’t tell Christine (Kristine, Kristina, hopefully I got it with one of those spellings)Money well spent
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