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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Catalog and Reference Data Go to last post

    Just curious if people would be interested in a site where catalogs could be shared for those interested. Here is sample: My Temporary/Short version of what I mean I started one and wanted to know if people would use it. If so I will add more things, if not, I won't waste my time. Thanks

    Started by rharriman, November 29th, 2009 03:29
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    May 25th, 2010 18:26
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    Commercial posts. Our old rules clearly state that we don't allow commercial posting on rdc unless you are granted to its designated area (Industry News) so this posting is kind of redundant right now but as a courtesy to our violators we are breaking it down one more time. A commercial post by our definition is a posting on our site that offers a 'for pay service' or goods or an...

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  1. Race Prep? Go to last post

    when people say they Race Prep a truck or what not, what does that mean? What do they have to do to the truck to make it Race Prep?

    Started by peezy, June 9th, 2010 19:26
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    Yesterday 20:28
  2. Hard Line Brake Mounting Go to last post

    I am switching my truck over to hard lines for the brakes, what is the cleanest way to mount the lines to the frame I have yet to find what I want to use... I did some searching but didn't find what I was looking for...

    Started by idealer, May 18th, 2010 10:10
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    Yesterday 20:06
  3. Hardware? Go to last post

    Where have you guys found to be the best place to get your hardware like F9 11 bolts and 12 point???? Thanks

    Started by doug969, June 27th, 2010 09:32
    • Replies: 23
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    July 28th, 2010 23:52
  4. Corevette Master Cyl. on Silverado Go to last post

    Has anybody here ran a corvette booster and master cylinder on a 99-07 Silverado. I have a set of CNC brakes I was going to use, but I hear a lot of good things about going with the corvette setup since this will be a "comfortable prerunner" build, My CNC's worked great on my Toyota race truck but this is a fully loaded crew cab chevy that were building and im trying to keep it comfortable....

    Started by NolanYAZ, June 9th, 2010 13:52
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    July 28th, 2010 11:50
  5. Bed liner in the cab? Go to last post

    Has anyone had the floor of their truck cab spray withed a bed liner? We have been tossing this idea around for a prerunner build we are doing. Any pros or cons you can think of?

    Started by wideopendesert.com, July 23rd, 2010 15:13
    • Replies: 9
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    July 26th, 2010 18:07
  6. Jacks??? Go to last post

    I am going to buy a jack for my 4 seater prerunner. Any suggestions.

    Started by TK424, June 1st, 2010 18:58
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    July 20th, 2010 20:17
  7. solidworks help Go to last post

    I have solidworks 2010 premium, and am trying to design a light bar for my TRX450R. I have one built currently but I would like to be able to put it into solidworks so that I can show it to other easily, I kind of have the hang of the software but cant figure out how to design stuff out of tube and how to mate the tubes together. Thanks for the help.

    Started by glamisrnr, April 27th, 2010 22:46
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    July 20th, 2010 06:50
  8. Importing Google SketchUp to SolidWorks Go to last post

    Has anyone had luck with sycodes solidworks "add in" to import a google sketchup file to a solidworks file? I saw there is a free trial period, but was curious if anyone had used it before and if it worked as well as they suggest. Thanks link to sycodes web page http://www.sycode.com/products/skp_import_sw/index.htm

    Started by motorhead, July 12th, 2010 20:32
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    July 13th, 2010 09:15
  9. HID lights for chevy silverado.. Go to last post

    question-anyone know or recommend some good HID lights..headlights and/or fog lights.. im running a 2005 chevy silverado 1500LS... ive heard that you might have to change or buy an actual HID lense and change out the entire head light units, or can u change just the bulbs...any recommendations or suggestions would be awesome. thanks

    Started by lifted.kyle05, July 8th, 2010 23:47
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    July 12th, 2010 09:45
  10. winch mounted on race truck??? Go to last post

    Just seeing what people have and use...any input would be great! Thanks!!

    Started by 1450Toyota, September 7th, 2009 20:40
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    July 10th, 2010 20:30
  11. Smog ? - Newer Cab, Old Chassis Go to last post

    I was hoping to get the input of someone who may have swapped a newer cab onto a pre-smog chassis. I would like to take an early 70s chevy truck and mount a newer crew cab body on it . I plan to get the cab from the wrecker, so it would require the approval of the CHP in case I ever get pulled over and the officer notices the build year and cab body style don't match. I previously spoke...

    Started by sac34051, July 8th, 2010 23:30
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    July 9th, 2010 23:07
  12. Choosing a new truck/project Go to last post

    4 months from now i will be picking up a new DD/weekend off road truck when i am home on R&R, i know each type of truck has its own weakness/problem areas. If you could inform me of the problem areas of each that would be awesome. I am wanting to go with a full size truck this go around since it will be used to tow a trailer at times. i am thinking about a 97-03 F150 how much of a hassle is...

    Started by EricU, June 27th, 2010 23:38
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    July 9th, 2010 03:50
  13. low-buck starting out-info wanted Go to last post

    Hi all. I've just recently got into 4x4ing. A friend is trying to start a grass-roots scorr style race track up here near Red Deer, Canada. I'm building a truck for this and have a lot of newbie questions! Please bear with me. 1st; Thanks to all who take the time to help me out. 2nd; Truck being built is a '90 Ford Ranger 4x4 4.0l 5 speed 3.73 gears, 31" tires. Max suspension travel allowed is...

    Started by alwaysFlOoReD, February 1st, 2010 09:19
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    July 7th, 2010 14:13
  14. Check out the new legs.... Go to last post

    Check out these legs.... Simple 2x4 welding table. Slotted for t-nuts to clamp down the project. The legs make it look cool. LOL Time to start welding something. http://www.jmrmfg.com/featured-tools/2x4-jmr-fabrication-table-and-leg-kit/ http://www.jmrmfg.com/wp-content/gallery/fab-tables/2x4_jmr_fabtable.jpg http://www.jmrmfg.com/wp-content/gallery/fab-tables/100_0574.jpg ...

    Started by JMR MFG, June 4th, 2010 17:14
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    July 5th, 2010 23:28
  15. coreless impact gun Go to last post

    What gun do you use, and do you like it??? Looking for something to carry in my prerunner. Thanks!

    Started by kdneo, November 2nd, 2009 20:11
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    June 25th, 2010 21:26
  16. Best way to fill & bleed a brake system from completely empty??? Go to last post

    I put a new brake system (lines and all) on our '49 Jeep Willy's (disc/disc system) and was wondering what the best (fastest and least amount of work) way to fill and bleed the brake system would be? I've never had to fill a system from completely empty before so I'm not sure. . .I'm thinking about getting one of those reverse injection guns. What do you guys think?

    Started by atomicjoe23, June 7th, 2010 17:53
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    June 22nd, 2010 16:51
  17. Center consol for radios and GPS Go to last post

    Wondering where I could get something like this done and about what it would cost. Any help is appreciated. http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u175/chasetruck/045.jpg

    Started by CHASETHISTOO, June 10th, 2010 13:41
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    June 17th, 2010 08:11
  18. Chase Rack essentials Go to last post

    For those of you that run chase racks what do you include? I have my main structure done and I plan on putting on a front light bar (that is the same as the race car so it can be interchanged), e-track, flood lighting, place for dump cans, large 10lb fire extinguisher, ... What else do you guys put on there? Shovel, amber light, jack, external weather proof speaker,...? I want to...

    Started by CHASETHISTOO, March 11th, 2010 10:46
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    June 16th, 2010 11:42
  19. welding to a 77 ford frame Go to last post

    im building a 77 pre runner/ race truck and it used to be taboo that you could not weld a ford frame now i see alot of trucks on here with welded frames whats the deaL ?

    Started by tofarnorth, June 8th, 2010 07:45
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    June 8th, 2010 17:46
  20. Where to get brake line bracket that mounts to axle cover? Go to last post

    Anyone know where you can buy the brake line mounting bracket that goes between the diff cover and the diff cover screw to secure the brake line above the diff? Thanks!

    Started by atomicjoe23, June 7th, 2010 18:49
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    June 7th, 2010 18:49
  21. Installing mechanical oil pressure gauge lines??? Go to last post

    This is the first time I have ever used a mechanical oil pressure gauge. I have the gauge, the copper line, and all the necessary fittings to connect the copper line to the block and the gauge. . .my question is: Does the copper line need flared or will the ferrule and compression nut hold the line in? I didn't think that you needed to flare the line, but if I so much as pull just a...

    Started by atomicjoe23, May 7th, 2010 19:25
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    May 28th, 2010 10:43
  22. Cool ranger project Go to last post

    okay, so im wanting to build my 97' ford ranger into a prerunner, and im not exactly sure where to start, what should i start doing first? should i buy suspension, fiberglass, start caging it?

    Started by rangerdanger, May 21st, 2010 22:37
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    May 27th, 2010 22:40
  23. Lights for 08 chevy silverado Go to last post

    Anyone know of a good brand to get for street legal lights? I only have a single cab truck so I didn't get the additional lights on the bottom bumper. I was looking at the offroad lights but I figured I wouldn't use them enough to get my moneys worth and they aren't street legal. Any suggestions would be great.

    Started by chevydude7, May 17th, 2010 19:37
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    May 27th, 2010 21:16
  24. First time Full Size Bronco owner/buyer. . . Go to last post

    Guys I've just come into a windfall and I'm starting to look for an '80-96 FSB to make a street-legal pre-runner that will see equal street and off-road use. . .it's not gonna be a full race rig, but I plan on running it hard when it is off-road. . . . . .this will be my first ever FSB so I was hoping you guys would be willing post-up and clue me in for stuff to look for and stuff to avoid. ....

    Started by atomicjoe23, May 25th, 2010 21:25
    • Replies: 9
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    May 26th, 2010 18:17
  25. Geo Tracker vs SxS Go to last post

    Any reason a Geo Tracker couldn't be built to SxS rules other than Rhinos would whoop on them most of the time? They are about equal size and power... Just an odd thought I had today.

    Started by philofab, March 12th, 2008 15:20
    • Replies: 11
    • Views: 611
    May 26th, 2010 15:46

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