A.J.'s Runner - "Please Stand-by"...Product Review

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#240
May 20, 2006, 12:37:40 PM
 :D
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#241
May 20, 2006, 12:39:40 PM
Figured out how to get a better weld on the thick stuff...took a bit of welder adjustment, but haha!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#242
May 21, 2006, 03:16:11 PM
Gathered up some supplies to get ready for M-Day weekend...cleaning supplies that is...what a mess my little garage!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#243
May 21, 2006, 03:17:52 PM
Couple hours later, viola:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#244
May 21, 2006, 03:21:24 PM
While I had the truck out in the sun I took a shot of the side with the trimmed fender...I like it this way...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#245
May 21, 2006, 03:23:35 PM
Now I feel... :yawn:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#246
May 23, 2006, 02:53:51 PM
Woohoo...just got an email says my winch shipped yesterday!!! Should be here Friday!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#247
May 23, 2006, 03:10:23 PM
That is one clean garage. Now come over and clean mine.
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#248
May 23, 2006, 03:20:41 PM
Not gonna happen buddy!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#249
May 23, 2006, 03:23:34 PM
HA! I was just joking, of course, but don't let me slow you down on the build!


Everything looks good, even the garage.

Carry onwards....
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#250
May 23, 2006, 03:26:42 PM
Well thanks...I am looking forward to a Mem-Day weekend winch install, I am just praying the extra weight of the bumper and winch will be enough to level that front end out...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#251
May 23, 2006, 03:28:35 PM
I am looking forward to your winch install too!


I believe it should at least bring down the front an inch or so, but that looks like a lofty bumper, so hopefully you will level out a bit more!


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#252
May 23, 2006, 03:36:52 PM
The front springs really gave a lot more lift than I expected...an I am a little worried because the bumper is not coming out as heavy as I expected it.  I may end up removing the smallest bottom spring in the front and shifting it to the rear to try and level things out.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#253
May 24, 2006, 02:59:12 PM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on May 23, 2006, 03:36:52 PM
The front springs really gave a lot more lift than I expected...an I am a little worried because the bumper is not coming out as heavy as I expected it.  I may end up removing the smallest bottom spring in the front and shifting it to the rear to try and level things out.

Sounds like a plan!
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#254
May 25, 2006, 05:45:17 PM
Got a little more done, dr side tie in to the body mount.  These are taking a while, the two brackets line up the whole bumper so...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#255
May 25, 2006, 05:47:27 PM
Made it in two peices so the bottom would line up with the bottom lip of the c-channel...don't know if it looks it in this pic, but it is plenty beefy to hold on to the truck.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#256
May 25, 2006, 05:50:43 PM
And of course, documenting progress on my welds...I think this one is especially pimp.   :yesnod:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#257
May 26, 2006, 01:58:28 PM
Yeeeeeehaw! LOOK!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#258
May 27, 2006, 11:03:17 AM
Yes!

I love progress!

And that weld was especially pimp. My hat's off to you!
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#259
May 27, 2006, 11:22:20 AM
Well that last hole finally put my 12 year old drill in its grave, so it was off to Lowes this morning for a new present:   8)
Johnny just cared about the box!
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#260
May 27, 2006, 11:31:25 AM
HA!


Well, that happens sometimes!
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#261
May 27, 2006, 04:30:53 PM
Pulled the winch out of the box and got out the directions...look what my summit winch says!  8)
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#262
May 27, 2006, 04:33:06 PM
Little look at the base, just about done except for some trimming...
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#263
May 27, 2006, 04:36:23 PM
And here is the teaser...not done yet, but I hope to have a coat of paint on it by end of tomorrow so I can install everything monday.  :red_eyes:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#264
May 27, 2006, 04:52:48 PM
Let me just mention that the angle of that picture is creating a bit of an optical illusion...the hoop really doesn't look like a big hard-on.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#265
May 27, 2006, 04:58:58 PM
Quote from: CTENG in KS on May 27, 2006, 04:52:48 PM
Let me just mention that the angle of that picture is creating a bit of an optical illusion...the hoop really doesn't look like a big hard-on.
Maybe it should. :dunno: is the bumper going to extend further out? it doesnt look like it offers much corner protection :cheese:
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#266
May 27, 2006, 05:08:03 PM
There are no body panels left at those "corners" and what little sheetmetal you see there will be trimmed off.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#267
May 27, 2006, 10:55:06 PM
What's wrong with a big...well, stinger.

I like it. I think this is one of the first square ones I have seen.Kudos.

Continue....
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#268
May 28, 2006, 11:46:46 AM
Ahh, taking a break cause the little welder that could has hit its thermal shutoff.  This is the first time I have really had an issue with duty cycle, usually I cut a little, weld a little, etc, but all the finish welding on the bumper was just too much.  Here is where I am right now.
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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#269
May 28, 2006, 11:48:09 AM
 :qtip:
IFS is best kept at ambient temperature in a pile of scrap in the backyard.  When kept under a functioning vehicle, it tends to greatly diminish said vehicle's offroad ability.     -reklund5

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