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Old 09-19-2016, 02:06 PM
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Finally got my axle flipped lol
Any updates?
No updates on the truck I've been working on the garage so I can work on the truck this winter. Just finished wiring next is insulate and cover the walls with something.
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Old 09-23-2016, 09:25 AM
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Cant wait to see more!!
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Old 11-01-2016, 02:52 PM
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Any updates or still working on the garage?
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Old 01-21-2017, 07:51 AM
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Got some clear side markers here's a before an after. I think they look a lot better.
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Old 01-21-2017, 08:14 AM
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Look good on the white
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Old 01-21-2017, 08:59 AM
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Nice
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Old 01-21-2017, 09:25 AM
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[quote=whiskeymike;2701200]Look good on the white[/QUOTE

I got the ones with the white housing hoping they would match good.

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Nice
Thanks. I went through your thread I haven't been on for a while was hoping to see your truck running and drivin again lol.
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Old 01-21-2017, 09:54 AM
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Look good on the white[/QUOTE

I got the ones with the white housing hoping they would match good.



Thanks. I went through your thread I haven't been on for a while was hoping to see your truck running and drivin again lol.
Haha I'm kind of broke plus the weather has been sucking lately
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Old 02-25-2017, 05:05 PM
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what size tires are you running?
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Old 03-28-2017, 09:47 AM
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what size tires are you running?
Sorry haven't been on in a while, currently 235/50/18. Just got these in so that will be changing though.
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Old 04-20-2017, 08:33 PM
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I just installed the rear disc brake conversion kit, it came with the cobra rotors but I put just the regular gt rotors and calipers on. The caliper does not seem to be in the proper position. I was under the assumption the bracket was the same for both the gt and cobra it was just the rotors and calipers that are different. Anyone have any experience with this swap?
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Old 04-21-2017, 07:10 PM
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cobra rear calipers brackets and rotors are different then the gt parts
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Old 04-26-2017, 04:40 PM
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cobra rear calipers brackets and rotors are different then the gt parts
Thanks. After a bit of research I found that and ordered some proper ones.
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Old 04-28-2017, 07:33 PM
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i did the mustang gt rear brakes on mine..
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Old 05-28-2017, 09:02 AM
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Finally got my 8.8 installed with cobra rear brakes, nice having power to both wheels now and 3.73 vs 3.55 gears. Also have all white leds on the front now with switchback leds in the turn signals really cleans up the look I think.
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