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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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How do you balance a 54" tire!? lol. I don't think the shops tire balancer would work...
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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A bubble balancer works best.........with sausage sized weights .......lol
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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How much does a 54" tire weigh anyway?

Also, why in the world would you not finish the project out and use it off-road? If you're going to do something I think you should do it through and through, not just dump $$$ into it and park it at the movies. Just my opinion.
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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I would assume this rig comes with a step ladder to get into it?

I could see it being a bit top heavy!
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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All this hype...the OP better not disappoint. Or else I vote that the ban hammer be dropped lol!
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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Guys,
Here are some pics from the start of the build. Cutting down spring hangers and building a building a cross member to drop the springs the extra 8" the customer wants. and yes this is a mall queen! only for show and parades, it probably will not get over 25 MPH. I will post more pics of progress this afternoon. I will try to use the link to photobucket next time, I am learning how to post pics as I go!
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Old Nov 18, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Drop brackets for the leafs? ..........Oh Lord
 
Old Nov 18, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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pics are kinda small...lol. Must be nice to be able to throw all this money into something that is purely for show
 



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