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Old 11-04-2016, 11:07 AM   #153
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Re: Winter Beater Build- '66 BBW Custom Short/Fleet with Heat!

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Originally Posted by AUS64c10 View Post
I really like what you've done regarding modifying the shock mounts. The factory set up is such a poor design. If you lower a truck and keep the shocks in the factory position they wear out so quickly.
I drove it around the block for the first time a couple of days ago and the shock mounts, firmer gas shocks, and sway bars have made a huge difference in how well it behaves going down the road and around corners. Still rides good but it doesn't wallow around at all like dad's completly stock truck does.

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Good job buddy! Wheelies in no time!
Yeah, I'll be sure to post some wheelie vids...



It's pretty much all back together and finished but it's not charging properly. I pulled the alternator off and had it tested and it's putting out 14.69 volts. I did change the voltage regulator, I guess it could be bad.
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