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Title: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 06, 2019, 05:17:34 PM
Afternoon.  I’m not a ford guy but have always wanted a excursion, so I downsized from my new duramax’s and got a excursion to build out.  So far: bds 8” sulastic shackles front and rear, studded, egr gone, 4” down pipe and exhaust, Pcv bypass, Odawgs intake, 40” maxxis, warn lockers, etc (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190806/4c8b3dba712305ad8247d967ae1750e8.jpg)

I’ll gladly help in any way I can if needed mechanically. My background is a ase master auto/diesel tech.  Also I love making things that can’t be done doable. 
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Bigdave_185 on August 06, 2019, 05:44:17 PM
That’s a sweet looking excursion right there!  Welcome to the forum


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Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 06, 2019, 05:50:54 PM
How did this guy get through the screening process?  First the Russians and now this guy??

Lol, welcome Jake.

I can vouch for his trouble shooting and wrenching skills.  Bailed me out on more than one occasion. 

How’s the quest for LEO coming?


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Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Atkinsmatt on August 06, 2019, 06:00:00 PM
Welcome.  Great looking ride.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 06, 2019, 07:34:14 PM
How did this guy get through the screening process?  First the Russians and now this guy??

Lol, welcome Jake.

I can vouch for his trouble shooting and wrenching skills.  Bailed me out on more than one occasion. 

How’s the quest for LEO coming?


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Thanks Charles, going well and on schedule for next year December.  Will be able to start that path with absolutely 0 debt other than the house/property we get next year.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 06, 2019, 07:51:39 PM
Great to hear.  There are more than a few here than have LE/Mil experience and would be willing to share their advice/experience.

Wing meet soon?


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Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: dave945 on August 06, 2019, 08:15:52 PM
Welcome to the site. That is a nice looking excursion.


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Title: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 06, 2019, 08:29:22 PM
Great to hear.  There are more than a few here than have LE/Mil experience and would be willing to share their advice/experience.

Wing meet soon?


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I’m always open to advice from experts!

I’m almost always in for a wing meet. You know my schedules open during the day for the most part.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 06, 2019, 08:30:22 PM
Welcome to the site. That is a nice looking excursion.


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Thanks Dave
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Bob Smith on August 06, 2019, 08:59:14 PM
Welcome, nice to see another Texan on here, but sounds like you already know Charles.  A good wrench is a good thing on this site, Ken and others can use the help for sure.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 06, 2019, 09:22:08 PM
Welcome, nice to see another Texan on here, but sounds like you already know Charles.  A good wrench is a good thing on this site, Ken and others can use the help for sure.


I know a few guys from the duramax forum.   I’m always open to help out.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: KensAuto on August 06, 2019, 09:50:59 PM
Welcome and long time no see!
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Flyin6 on August 06, 2019, 09:59:36 PM
Jake,

Welcome and thanks for the advice on my transmission you gave me today

Nice Excursion...and now we have two!
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: cj7ox on August 07, 2019, 05:51:15 AM
Welcome! Nice looking rig, too!
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 07, 2019, 07:28:20 AM
Welcome and long time no see!


Hey Ken, how’s it going? Definitely been a while since I’ve been on the boards.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 07, 2019, 07:32:07 AM
Jake,

Welcome and thanks for the advice on my transmission you gave me today

Nice Excursion...and now we have two!


Thanks Don, no problem at all and hope it helps.  Let me know once you dig into it more, I’m very curious what it ends up being.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Flyin6 on August 07, 2019, 08:41:30 AM
Jake,

Welcome and thanks for the advice on my transmission you gave me today

Nice Excursion...and now we have two!


Thanks Don, no problem at all and hope it helps.  Let me know once you dig into it more, I’m very curious what it ends up being.
Wilco!
Armee talk...
(Will comply) ;-)
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: cudakidd53 on August 07, 2019, 08:54:57 AM
Welcome Jake!
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: EL TATE on August 07, 2019, 06:00:18 PM
Very clean work sir, you're welcome here, :rolleyes: even in your Ford.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: rpar86 on August 07, 2019, 06:03:18 PM
Welcome Jake! I recognized your username from DF as well.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 08, 2019, 11:51:37 AM
Thanks y’all.   

Well I think I have decided to do a coil spring conversion on the rig. I’m in the gathering/research stage still. Mainly need to find a donor axle.
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: TexasRedNeck on August 08, 2019, 12:45:40 PM
I’ll bet you Shawn can give you some pointers.  Unless you want a ready to install axle/kit, you can certainly weld the perches and radius arm mounts on to the existing axle.


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Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 08, 2019, 02:32:00 PM
I’ll bet you Shawn can give you some pointers.  Unless you want a ready to install axle/kit, you can certainly weld the perches and radius arm mounts on to the existing axle.


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I was trying to find a kit that allowed me to use my current axle and price it out that way and then price out a coil spring f250 axle. 
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Nate on August 08, 2019, 05:14:23 PM
welcome to the fold jake, if there is any need for assistance just give a shout. 
Title: Re: Hi from Texas
Post by: Camaroz2866 on August 08, 2019, 06:49:09 PM
welcome to the fold jake, if there is any need for assistance just give a shout.


Thanks nate
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