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  1. DeanH1290

    2021 Harley Sportster Build

    Back in July, after years and years of wanting one, I finally bought a motorcycle. I decided to go with a sportster since it's more of a bare bones bike with plenty of aftermarket support to build it out to just about anything you can think of. At first I was going to do more of a drag style...
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    RC Forged UCA Review (NNBS 7-14)

    The Forged UCA from Rough country is fairly new and I haven't seen any feedback on them, so I figured I would throw together a brief review/comparison for those who might be considering them. I had the original RC Tubular arms on my truck for a little over 2 years (over 50k miles) when the ball...
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    Custom Toolbox Canopy Build

    Some background.... So about 2 weeks ago, I ordered a big new toolbox for work. I wanted to go on and get something that would last throughout the rest of my career. I ended up upsizing quite a bit, so the box I currently have was going to be a bit small. I did some looking around and couldn't...
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    Lifted VS Lowered CV Angle Discussion

    I want to start this of by saying this is strictly for discussion of the below topics. In no way am I trying to challenge what we, as a community already know about these "stretched levels" that are on the market. I simply want to discuss one component in general - CV Axles. When people install...
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    Sig Request

    Can someone make me a new Sig using one of these pics? Figured it's time for a new one since the drop is long gone. Dean's Silverado by Chris Farragher, on Flickr Dean's Silverado by Chris Farragher, on Flickr Dean's Silverado by Chris Farragher, on Flickr Dean's Silverado by Chris Farragher...
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    Important!: Dean's Butter-Rims Replacement Thread

    Ok, so as many of you know, I keep bending these soft as hell 22s. Well I found yet another bent wheel last night, making #5. I'm fed up, so I'm getting rid of them. This is where CGM comes in - I need some help figuring out what direction I need to go. I'm basically down to 3 options and I'm...
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    NNBS Belltech adjustable 2/3 drop kit

    Like the title states, I have a 2/3 drop kit for sale. Consists of drop coils with adjustment spacers for the front with drop shackles, ubolt spacers, and shocks for the rear. All components are belltech. Located in Georgetown, KY. Asking $250. Willing to ship, can negotiate shipped price...
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    Important!: Two Blue Trucks and a Camera....

    Had the opportunity today to get together with Connor (@cvand789) this afternoon and do a photoshoot with the two trucks. We've been planning on doing this for a while now, but something always came up keeping it from happening. Regardless, I had a great time meeting another forum member and we...
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    WTB - NNBS Drop Parts

    I'm looking for a flip kit, shocks for 7" rear drop, spindles, and helper bags. Let me know what you have and lets make a deal.
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    Dean's Big Boy Pics

    I Finally broke out the camera again (Nikon 1 J1 w/ 10-30mm lens) and took a few pictures of the truck over the past few days. Here are a few from each spot. All are the original image, no edits or filters. DSC_0595 by Dean Hagerman, on Flickr DSC_0599 by Dean Hagerman, on Flickr DSC_0600 by...
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    NNBS Bolt-on Performance?

    Figured I would keep all of this info here to keep it easy to find for anyone looking for the same info. To start of, the truck has a 5.3l LC9 with the 6sp auto transmission with 3.42 gears. I'm looking to do some bolt on mods before I go forward with a tune on the truck. I currently have an...
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    Aluminum wheel repair?

    I keep running across mixed responses on the web, so figured I would post up here. Yesterday I got ran off the road and ended up bending a wheel. It's on the inner lip and it still holds air. So can it be fixed, or just replaced? A new wheel is $162+shipping.
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    Help me pick some new wheels/tires!

    As the title states, I'd like some help picking some new wheels for the truck. What I'd like: 20s or 22s Painted or low-maint. finish (will be on all the time and see salt in the winter) Fatctory offset or close to edge of fender. Under $1000 total. On tires, I'd like to stick with stock size...
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    Important!: +1: j.mo

    I know this isn't a typical +1 thread, but I feel like he needs some recognition. J.mo was very helpful to me when asking about credit and provided me with a good bit of relavent and helpful info. He went out of his way to help me get on the right track and find what I needed. So here's to j.mo...
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    NNBS 2/3 Alignment Issues

    Since I've been having so much trouble with this, I figured I'd make a thread. Truck is a 2011 Silverado 1500 4x4 Z71 with 108,xxx miles. 2 weeks ago I went from leveled to a 2/3 drop. I used belltech street performance lowering struts with factory coils. I took the truck the following Tuesday...
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    Inconsistent Steering Shake

    Like the title states, I have an inconsistent steering shake that I'm trying to iron out. Its not noticeable until 60+ and it just does it from time to time. I first noticed it after installing my wheel spacers, so I took everything back off and carefully reinstalled/torqued everything down. No...
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    NNBS Sierra Bed Cover

    I know this is a long shot, but figured its worth posting. I have an Undercover Classic bed cover for a 07-13 GMC Sierra short bed truck. The part number is UC-1080. This will work on a 07-13 Chevy Silverado short bed as well, but the edge of the cover doesn't line up with the bedside properly...
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    +1: Tiller

    Recently got some wheel spacers from TILLER. Shipped after payment was received and packaged them well. Also arrived within a week of shipping them out. Wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again!
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    Colormatch request

    Can someone do up a colormatched front for me with a billet bowtie? Here's the best pics I have.
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    Tires for stock 18's

    As the title states, I need a little help on picking some tires for my stock 18" wheels. Have three main questions. 1) What is a good a/t tire to go with? I want something more on the aggressive side for looks, but need it to perform well on road. I drive on curvy back roads daily, so I can...