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by The Roadie » Thu May 02, 2013 8:16 pm

Welcome to the site! It was originally set up to escape the lowered and bling-bling crowd at trailvoy.com (now GMTNation.com) who used to mock us offroaders. Then it turns out about 2/3 of the lift kits built (for ALL platforms, not just the GMT360s) go on mall cruisers. Lift companies would go out of business if it weren't for the mall cruisers. But we mock them and their bling anyway.

But the universe of owners who need functional offroading modifications is STILL a large population with different missions. I carry more structural spare parts and fuel than others because I like to go off solo for a week and never see pavement. Other folks need to carry beer and firewood for a weekend, and don't need hot shower capability. All up your own experience, desires, and aspirations.
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by The Roadie » Thu May 02, 2013 8:18 pm

SmokeyMcBlazer wrote:I checked out the radflo site and it seems like they are a shock manufactor. I didn't see any lift kits availabe. I'm not afraid to spend money, just need to know what components I need to make the lift. Anyone with a list of parts maybe with P/N's for the radflo action?
Run a search here. And read this stickied thread, please: viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20

Don't we mention that thread in the "welcome new member" email?
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by Trail X » Thu May 02, 2013 9:59 pm

The Roadie wrote:Don't we mention that thread in the "welcome new member" email?

Yes, but its not an email. Its a thread that every noobie is directed to, and asked to read in its entirety. I'm guessing many people are in too much of a hurry to read it all though, and just want an answer.
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by SmokeyMcBlazer » Thu May 02, 2013 10:16 pm

i read the thread when i joined and then read the thread again when i was directed to. i was just say'n hi and a conversation broke out. sorry if ive offended anyone by asking a question.
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by 06MidnightBlue » Thu May 02, 2013 10:53 pm

mikekey wrote:
06MidnightBlue wrote:Radflo's are expensive though. Lol


See TheRoadie's avatar.



Smartass. Lol
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by v7guy » Thu May 02, 2013 11:11 pm

SmokeyMcBlazer wrote:i read the thread when i joined and then read the thread again when i was directed to. i was just say'n hi and a conversation broke out. sorry if ive offended anyone by asking a question.


You didn't offend anybody that I saw, that's just the normal banter around here. If you really irritate someone there will be no doubt about it. lol

You contact wheelers offroad or PM Jonathan in the radflo thread. It's not a product that is heavily advertised from what I've seen. If you go that route you will not be disappointed.
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by 06MidnightBlue » Fri May 03, 2013 1:23 am

SmokeyMcBlazer wrote:i read the thread when i joined and then read the thread again when i was directed to. i was just say'n hi and a conversation broke out. sorry if ive offended anyone by asking a question.


Yea don't take it to heart my dude. I used to this group was a bunch of menstrual pricks.

I still think they're a bunch of menstrual pricks....I just like em a little better. Lol
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by v7guy » Fri May 03, 2013 7:07 am

06MidnightBlue wrote:Yea don't take it to heart my dude. I used to this group was a bunch of menstrual pricks.



what? :finger: :raspberry: :finger: :raspberry:
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by Trail X » Fri May 03, 2013 10:30 am

SmokeyMcBlazer wrote:i read the thread when i joined and then read the thread again when i was directed to. i was just say'n hi and a conversation broke out. sorry if ive offended anyone by asking a question.


It's all good Rob. We're glad to have you. You'll see, we always poke a little at the noobies to make sure they don't easily get their panties in a twist.
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by The Roadie » Fri May 03, 2013 11:19 am

06MidnightBlue wrote:I still think they're a bunch of menstrual pricks....I just like em a little better. Lol
I see your period has synchronized up with us well. :poke:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_synchrony
The menstrual synchrony theory asserts that the menstrual cycles of women who live together (such as in homes, prisons, convents, bordellos, dormitories, or barracks) can become synchronized over time.

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by 06MidnightBlue » Fri May 03, 2013 2:55 pm

The Roadie wrote:
06MidnightBlue wrote:I still think they're a bunch of menstrual pricks....I just like em a little better. Lol
I see your period has synchronized up with us well. :poke:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_synchrony
The menstrual synchrony theory asserts that the menstrual cycles of women who live together (such as in homes, prisons, convents, bordellos, dormitories, or barracks) can become synchronized over time.

:lurk:



I hate you. :finger:


However it was a perfect Sheldon moment.
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