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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 10:39 AM
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You make me want to get a job at an off-road shop...... the perks are getting to be too hard to ignore.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by baileysoffroad
I had a 98 GC...loved it...brought my son home from the hospital in it

And damn...i need a new tv too...the 60" dlp just went out...lookin for a 55" 120hz led to replace it...Walmart baby....800 bux or so.
we're lifting it 3.5-4 inches with either a rough country, or a skyjacker lift. and getting some goodyear duratracs 31/1050/15's on it.

and yeah walmart ftw! 55" vizio 120hz led smart tv $868!!

we're gonna get this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-55-LED...undle/20701143

little bit off topic, but its my thread, and i dont care!
 

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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Outta be a nice tv! I bought a 50" Samsung Plasma last tax season from Amazon.com, and it didn't work out of the box

Samsung sent a tech to fix it only to discover a dent in the back of the tv, and because of the dent Samsung refused to honor their warranty. I was pissed, they have a beautiful display, and I prefer Plasma over LCD.

Anywho, I thought I was gonna end up with a 50" paperweight, but no, Amazon.com picked up the tv and gave me a full refund
 
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by redneck_ram
we're lifting it 3.5-4 inches with either a rough country, or a skyjacker lift. and getting some goodyear duratracs 31/1050/15's on it.

and yeah walmart ftw! 55" vizio 120hz led smart tv $868!!

we're gonna get this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-55-LED...undle/20701143

little bit off topic, but its my thread, and i dont care!
3.5 - 4" is a good height and youll gain some load capacity...I havent looked into either of those lifts but CA's that utilize stock style bushings make for a good ride...i have a spare set of moog bushings in the workshop. The 3.5" Rubicon Express springs after install measured at 4.5" of lift and didnt sag at all...so a drop pitman is definitely required...trust me. A great but costly upgrade is the WJ knuckle conv. - bigger discs and calipers and the bonus of a high steer....

Good tv package but what...no blu-ray? I had a 42" vizio (Plasma) before..it was great...best contrast ratio out there at the time....had no issues...sold it for a move though.


Plasma runs real hot and uses a lot of pwr and the refresh rate seems to lack...
 

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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by baileysoffroad
3.5 - 4" is a good height and youll gain some load capacity...I havent looked into either of those lifts but CA's that utilize stock style bushings make for a good ride...i have a spare set of moog bushings in the workshop. The 3.5" Rubicon Express springs after install measured at 4.5" of lift and didnt sag at all...so a drop pitman is definitely required...trust me. A great but costly upgrade is the WJ knuckle conv. - bigger discs and calipers and the bonus of a high steer....

Good tv package but what...no blu-ray? I had a 42" vizio (Plasma) before..it was great...best contrast ratio out there at the time....had no issues...sold it for a move though.


Plasma runs real hot and uses a lot of pwr and the refresh rate seems to lack...
already have a blu-ray player for our current tv. this one is going in my bedroom, so i can play forza and other games on my 360. also makes for a good reason to stay in bed all day... we have a sleep number bed with a craftmatic frame!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Well I guess I'll know if I need new pistons once I get the block to the machine shop, it would save me a good chunk of change if I didn't have to get pistons. But it sounds like I would need to get dish pistons if I had to get it machined... Sorry about the thread jack, but thanks for the info!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by redneck_ram
we're lifting it 3.5-4 inches with either a rough country, or a skyjacker lift. and getting some goodyear duratracs 31/1050/15's on it.

and yeah walmart ftw! 55" vizio 120hz led smart tv $868!!

we're gonna get this one http://www.walmart.com/ip/RCA-55-LED...undle/20701143

little bit off topic, but its my thread, and i dont care!

I am still watching a 60" rear projection! Been hoping it would die for several years!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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Bought a Samsung DLP a few years ago. Works fine. Replaced bulb for 80$ when it hit six years and still running strong. Much cheaper than a new one.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by gdstock
I am still watching a 60" rear projection! Been hoping it would die for several years!
have one of your grand kids "accidently" throw a large ball, or toy at the screen. that should kill it!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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ok serious question to get this thread somewhat back on topic....

couple local JY's have 5.9's

1st one is from a 94 with 108k on it for 500.

2nd one is from a 98 with 140k on it for 275.

which would you go with, and why?
 
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