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JohnDF's JKU
March 23, 2015
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Teaser pic of the new tube fenders-

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I used to wheel a lot. . .

March 23, 2015
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Nice!

April 10, 2015
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Got the axle sleeves and C gussets done...

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April 10, 2015
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Cool! You're going to be ready for Fordicon before I am! wink

April 10, 2015
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Nice!! Did the sleeves weld in or press in.

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April 10, 2015
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Gregulator said

Nice!! Did the sleeves weld in or press in.

They are rosette welded.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

April 11, 2015
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Very nice

April 11, 2015
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Just ordered the EVO Pro Tek skid system
and a Synergy track bar
and a Synergy sector shaft brace.
Can't let Kevin get ahead of me :)

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April 12, 2015
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Sweet!! Who did your C gussets and tubes? I'm also curious what they charged you. I may be doing the same soon.

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April 12, 2015
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On the Road Trucks. I will tell you the price later, I'm pretty sure the price is going up.

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April 13, 2015
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JohnDF said

On the Road Trucks. I will tell you the price later, I'm pretty sure the price is going up.

Yeah, I spoke with them today. They said you got a sweet deal...

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July 12, 2015
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Dang. Can't believe it took me two months to get those parts installed.
Anyway, I with the help of Brad, got the skid plates, track bar, track bar bracket, and sector shaft brace installed. I also installed two Solid differential covers. I will be installing the Synergy tie rod this week. Things are getting close to done and I'm getting excited. I even started to get all my off road gear together again.

Left to do:
Install tie rod
Fire Extinguisher
CB radio and antenna
Install rocker guards...
Then go beat on it and see how it all holds up.

Some day I'll add a winch to complete my build.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

July 13, 2015
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Interested in selling the stock diff covers to a guy like me

July 13, 2015
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scoped said

Interested in selling the stock diff covers to a guy like me

Welcome back! It's been a while.

July 14, 2015
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scoped said

Interested in selling the stock diff covers to a guy like me

Sorry, I would have given them to you but I tossed them in Brad's recycle bin.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

July 14, 2015
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Let me check tonight

July 14, 2015
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Thanks guys, and I'll be back around had a busy last month

July 14, 2015
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scoped said

Thanks guys, and I'll be back around had a busy last month

found two!

How do you want to get them?

July 14, 2015
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Probably next meeting, unless we set something up before then, if you don't mind holding on to them.

July 29, 2015
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John, How did you paint your fenders again? I remember them looking really good and I don't want to pay for powder coat.

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July 29, 2015
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spray on bedliner from duplicolor

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July 29, 2015
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Is it super textured? I can't remember...

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July 29, 2015
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Gregulator said

Is it super textured? I can't remember...

No. The Rustolium brand has a heavier texture if that's what you want. The Duplicolor is a finer texture.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

July 29, 2015
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JohnDF said
No. The Rustolium brand has a heavier texture if that's what you want. The Duplicolor is a finer texture.

I used the Rustolium bed liner on my steps and bumper. I really like the finish and have no regrets so far. It is a bit rougher texture than John's Duplicolor bed liner.

July 29, 2015
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I did my bumpers and fenders in the rougher texture. I'd avoid it if you use microfiber sponges because they repeatedly snag on the texture. It's more difficult to scrub.

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