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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    I considered the possibility of bottoming out, but these are extending the shock and I've never heard of anyone with a 3" drop shackle...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    I have 1/4” replacement brackets. I was thinking about hammering these flat pieces over and boxing them.
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    To clarify - the extenders change the location of the shock to work better after using the lowering shackles. Shorter shocks will not...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Looking at the pic, you’re right. One side broke long before the other apparently. Tue replacements are 1/4” and I’m going to box them.
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    N2BRK reacted to TheBac's post in the thread 2002 FE9 with Like Like.
    Look at that rust where it broke. Those were cracked for a while, and the right one had broken. Sure you've got the correct length...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Similar to the other side’s failure from last year.
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    I’ll have to decide to either box them in, make new stronger ones, or maybe fabricate one piece stronger ones that have the extenders...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Other side this time. I’m thinking those shock extenders are putting too much leverage on the mount. Dunno. Rough week. Inspector...
  • N2BRK
    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Snapped another shock mount.
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    No time yet. A neighbor decided to sic the zoning officer on me for a rabbit hutch too close to their property line. Hutch has been...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Since I got it back on the road, it’s mostly been hooked to a dump trailer, as I’m working on the Ponderosa here lol. Response continues...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Adjusted and quiet. Also did a little upgrade while she was apart. Quick test spin was much cleaner at the tailpipe and very responsive.
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Source: https://vimeo.com/1185650528
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 2002 FE9.
    Tick tick tick tick… without re-hashing the drama, I knew that it was valve tick. :( Looks to be ok though. Gonna run the valves and...
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    N2BRK replied to the thread 03 LB7 Build.
    No, mine is also the PPE Bar and plate; same as his. Same size as his. No Mishi here - they developed the 6sp version on my LMM and...