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Offline calebsxj

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #15 on: 09/21/09 - 12:46PM »
I wheel my Rig.  Just need some paint that will hold up, and keep the rust off from the elements.  I know it will be scratched that is what its there for  8)

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #16 on: 09/21/09 - 02:49PM »
Just any black paint will really work.. If you are really concerned about scrating it up just rhino line it or throw some por or similar product on it. Not sure why a hammered paint finish would matter, its an 8.25, if it was a spider trax rearend maybe or something fancy. But just paint it black. Plenty of coats of 99cent rattle can paint will work just fine.
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #17 on: 09/21/09 - 02:58PM »
Yeah that is what im planing on, I  know its nothing nice but i do want the paint to last keeps it in good shape, and will allow the axle to last longer.

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #18 on: 09/21/09 - 03:28PM »
Are you going to show it or wheel it?  Dang, just slap some black paint on there and go.  Gonna get scratched up anyway...

I said implement, not impotent paint. :P  They use it on tractors and farm equipment, because it DOES hold up well; sure you can use regular rattle can paint and it'll be just fine... but you'll be back repainting it much sooner.
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #19 on: 09/21/09 - 03:29PM »
Haha  :P

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #20 on: 09/21/09 - 03:48PM »
Its not like its gunna rust through the tubes or the pumpkin(atleast not in our lifetime). Just dosent look good. Paint or no paint it operates the same. >:D
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #21 on: 09/21/09 - 03:56PM »
I know lol

Anyways enough of the paint subject  :107: haha

Im going to order superior gears within the week probably from 4ws.  I need to go up there and talk to them.  Also my 3 link kit should be here tomorrow  8)

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #22 on: 09/21/09 - 04:19PM »
Come on in, one of us will answer your questions.

Oh and axles can rust pretty bad in just a few years it would seem from my recent experience.
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #23 on: 09/21/09 - 04:38PM »
Ok, you guys open at 8 or 9 i don't remember?



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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #24 on: 09/21/09 - 04:53PM »
9 but we're usually here earlier.
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #25 on: 09/21/09 - 04:58PM »
Ok i have to be at work at 9. 

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #26 on: 09/29/09 - 12:05AM »
Quick Peek, got dark so didn't get much pics... Will tomorrow tho :thumbsup:







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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #27 on: 09/29/09 - 12:54PM »
alright.. now your cooking with gas! Looks great Caleb. 
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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #28 on: 09/29/09 - 01:04PM »
Thanks Man!  :)  Any pics of your shake down run?

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Re: 8.25 Axle Prep/ Build
« Reply #29 on: 09/29/09 - 01:21PM »
no, it was just me, by myself mostly and then my buddy Ted went up Larry's Hill w/me. I will get pics posted up tonight of the cage though.  :)
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