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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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UPDATE:

Due to unfortunate circumstances, I was unsuccessful in getting camburgs. Factory doesn't have any. I didn't call around in due time, school exams and such kept me busy. The retailer I went through ( I trusTED them ) was unsuccessful at locating bilstein 5100 units as well as FOX IFP. Upon being unable to get 5100 I inquired about the IFP and they said ships 3-5 days. When refund from 5100's cleared and got the call-back to order IFP they tell me its a 3-4 week wait to get them from FOX. Time passed and I get another revised shipping date at which point I canceled the order. Don't shop for suspension parts at this place. If anyone must know DM me. I am not open to putting this store on blast over the interwebs....

Long story short, I just noticed upper bushings are split in half still intact. Getting a loaner from my parents to drive to school in the meantime, may drop off truck at dealer tomorrow or Wednesday.

To do list looks like this:

Upper control arms- OEM replacement
Lowers- Check & remove and replace if need be
driver side Outer 4x4 boot- Remove, regrease, replace
New rotors and pads- ( stoptech slotted cryo's and wagner TQ semi pads )
Hub & Bearing- Check and remove and replace if need be.

Coilovers will wait on for a little more, springs are intact and I don't have rust issues so I will not worry on springs giving up just yet. Still have hopes they'll last till I can get a proper drop bracket lift some day when I finish school.

Anything else? Unfortunately school keeps me busy otherwise I would rent the BJ press and curse around the driveway every time I lose the socket and wrench I dropped 5 seconds ago.

Hopefully everyone started their week off better then me

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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 02:31 PM
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It happen bud... Man the stuff I always plan never works out. Just like my exhaust lmao
 
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 12:50 AM
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Ahh the joys of working on a vehicle haha.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm pretty sure the last two tests I've taken have been the worst I've ever done compared to the class averages, so . . . the time of getting straight As and actually caring are so far gone . . .
 
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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It happen bud... Man the stuff I always plan never works out. Just like my exhaust lmao
I'm still waiting to hear your exhaust videos so I decide if I will swap to s-type or xr1 man.

I know it gets real, too fast...almost felt like mods were not worth doing this morning because of the current situation I am in.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2014 | 03:09 PM
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Ahh the joys of working on a vehicle haha.

If it makes you feel any better, I'm pretty sure the last two tests I've taken have been the worst I've ever done compared to the class averages, so . . . the time of getting straight As and actually caring are so far gone . . .
I'm surprised you lasted this long, first semester into university and I was done for.

Took truck in this morning, should have a brand new truck this evening, returned gryphon to stock, and was surprised how beautiful she runs at idle vs tuned. Still don't like granny shifting though with the stockbox
 
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fine_style150
I'm still waiting to hear your exhaust videos so I decide if I will swap to s-type or xr1 man.

I know it gets real, too fast...almost felt like mods were not worth doing this morning because of the current situation I am in.
I've been learning welding...so I'll be able to go as epic as I want . I'm going full removable muffler too so I can put it whatever I want.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2014 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fine_style150
I'm surprised you lasted this long, first semester into university and I was done for.

Took truck in this morning, should have a brand new truck this evening, returned gryphon to stock, and was surprised how beautiful she runs at idle vs tuned. Still don't like granny shifting though with the stockbox
Well I'm a sophomore, so I know the drill My actual engineering classes aren't bad at all, it's just the stupid classes and generic ones that are getting me.

Sounds good! Hopefully everything feels good when you pick it up.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 10:12 AM
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Got the truck running like new again. John you were right, them BJ's gave up quick. One day they were intact, the next day the tops had split in half already.

Hopefully 8 more months and I graduate. Then I can get back to enjoying life

Thank you everyone who had an input on my thread
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by fine_style150
Got the truck running like new again. John you were right, them BJ's gave up quick. One day they were intact, the next day the tops had split in half already.

Hopefully 8 more months and I graduate. Then I can get back to enjoying life

Thank you everyone who had an input on my thread
Good deal buddy! Congrats!

Yep - dem fac'try BJ's is good fer chit....lol

 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 10:21 AM
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Thanks for sticking around man, always glad to see you poke humor here and there.
 
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Old Nov 10, 2014 | 12:00 PM
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Glad to hear!
 
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