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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #150 on: October 24, 2017, 09:18:23 PM »
Updated OP with good pictures.  O0
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #151 on: December 08, 2017, 02:53:16 PM »
So, this happened today...

I've been trying to fight ordering Radflos and look at other brands, but there's really no good solution out there, besides going custom. My Tundra 5100 setup has worked fine, but I'm limited on my up-travel since I don't have the custom top hats.  Additionally, both front shocks are leaking already, just over a year in.  To get the setup correct, I'd need to order new 5100s and get the custom top hats, but is it worth it if I'm blowing shocks once a year?  The setup is great to get a budget entrance into a Titan swap but I'm not convinced it will work for the driving I do.  Yes, there's some technical off-roading I do (or attempt  lol ) but I also like to get some speed in the desert.  The speed, I think, is what has contributed to a premature death for these shocks.  Oh, did I mention one of the rears is leaking too?  Rear Rads are in the near future, as soon as I get a response back from 4x4 Parts about whether they have 3-5" rear shocks or Greg calls me back, whichever comes first.

Why did I go with 4x4 Parts?  Well, they literally have the shocks sitting on the shelf right now.  I love the other companies out there, but I don't want to wait.  I'd like to try to get these installed ASAP.  The picture is not correct, they are built with the shock body down and spring up.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #152 on: December 08, 2017, 06:09:15 PM »
nice! but why against radflo? i been hearing nothing but good reviews. Curious...

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #153 on: December 08, 2017, 06:13:45 PM »
nice! but why against radflo? i been hearing nothing but good reviews. Curious...
It just seems like rebuild rates were kind of high, but after talking to many people, they're not really that bad.

I'm also trying to cancel this order and go with 2.5s. I ordered these for instant gratification, but I think the 2.5s will be better for me.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #154 on: December 08, 2017, 07:36:42 PM »
Find out if the shaft has coating. I had issues with my shock shaft rusting. I know they started doing a better coating later on.


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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #155 on: December 09, 2017, 10:00:23 AM »
It just seems like rebuild rates were kind of high, but after talking to many people, they're not really that bad.

I'm also trying to cancel this order and go with 2.5s. I ordered these for instant gratification, but I think the 2.5s will be better for me.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #156 on: December 09, 2017, 10:45:20 AM »
Find out if the shaft has coating. I had issues with my shock shaft rusting. I know they started doing a better coating later on.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks.
Had my 2.5's rebuilt in 2012 before Moab for $207, 48 hour turn around.
I'm just waiting to confirm that 4x4 parts will cancel, then I'm ordering from PRG. Being in SoCal, I just drive this down whenever it's rebuild time. I'm also going to research rebuilding myself. I've rebuilt aircraft struts, these can't be much different.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #157 on: December 09, 2017, 12:24:19 PM »
Ive talked to greg about rebuilding radflos and it seems pretty easy from what he was saying.  I have rebuilt many a bicycle fork and shock so I guess I have a little experience.  You do have to have a special valve to charge them but Greg said that radflo sells a schrader valve that you can use to charge them with a bicycle shock pump.

I have a spare set of rear shocks that I may practice on.  I had them rebuilt by radflo but the passenger side lasted about a month before starting to leak.  They replaced the shaft on one of the shocks but I have no idea if it was the blown one or the good one.
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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #158 on: December 09, 2017, 01:11:09 PM »
I have a nitro set up. You really only need to buy a seal set and oil 1-2 hours to rebuild them.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #159 on: December 09, 2017, 01:15:27 PM »
Do it yourself Rick, then they won't leak in a month, I've done motorcycle and aircraft struts, same same, no big deal.
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« Reply #160 on: December 18, 2017, 12:30:10 PM »
We opened presents this weekend, since we're heading to ND on Thursday. The wife nailed it. Now, you all won't have to wait for me, then fill my other 2 remaining tires when you're done with yours.


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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #161 on: December 18, 2017, 01:04:42 PM »
We opened presents this weekend, since we're heading to ND on Thursday. The wife nailed it. Now, you all won't have to wait for me, then fill my other 2 remaining tires when you're done with yours.


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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #162 on: December 19, 2017, 10:08:04 AM »
        "Nice! Man she's a keeper!"

That goes for the wife too :D
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« Reply #163 on: December 19, 2017, 11:58:16 AM »
        "Nice! Man she's a keeper!"

That goes for the wife too :D
Yeah, I guess I'll keep her around.

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Re: RikRong's BluX build...GONE to Moab May 2019
« Reply #164 on: January 02, 2018, 08:16:36 PM »
So, I finally got the 2.5's and rears ordered.


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