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    Put on a new pitman arm which got rid of 90% of the steering slop! :D

    Also ordered some h4 housings on eBay for my truck.. Supposed to be a euro style with Chrystal glass with a metal reflector.. The only thing I need next is an HID kit, thinking ddm tuning since it sounds like a lot of you guys use them :cool:
     
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    maybe thats what i need to replace and get rid of my slop.
     
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    Also finally took the truck out for a stroll. love the cam. gotta tighten up the clutch engagement point and loosen up on the throttle cable.
     
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    Mine was terrible! I watched it while moving the wheel and the ball joint piece would move in and out and it had lots of wobble.. Now it's solid and drives MUCH better.. It was well worth the $30!
     
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    please don't put HID's in reflector housings...


    I replaced my center link, that took out a lot of slop, plus the insane toe out it caused on my right side. it was about to break off too.
     
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    If I could find a good pair of projectors that would fit if be all for it.. And I may not do HIDs depending on how good these new lights are..
     
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    Flooded my '77 :mad:
     
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    installed a new upper control arm,lower ball joint & outer tie rod end on the passenger side. Did the drivers side being of year.
    Today change out the brake pads front & rear .:cool:
     
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    If they're similar to Hella E-codes, it should produce a pretty good beam with a cutoff that you can really see, for a reflector Sealed beam replacement.

    I wanna get some clear lens, plastic housing replacement lights and put some projectors into it.


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    Had to change my hids bcs ballast is no good...fuken "DDM" only lasted 1 year:mad::brickknock:
     
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    I dont think they are quite that good, but A LOT better then stock! and I dont have to replace the entire light now :waytogo:
     
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    I had the same issue. Called them up and sent me a new one for free. Good customer service.
     
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    dunno why it uploaded sideways though lol
     
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    Yesterday I took the head for my new motor to the machine shop.. Getting it pressure tested, surfaced, 22r valves machined in, stronger springs, and a RV2 cam.. Supposedly they use SBC valves for stronger springs, and they cost less..

    Today i got an alarm for my truck:waytogo:
    Them f*ckers won't even be able to open the door without being noticed! :D
     
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    Figured out how to wire in my HIDs... Now i just need to go get a relay and some wire and ill be able to put them in..
     

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