Mikes Samurai build / use / fixing broken bits after abuse

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by Jordi » Thu Dec 26, 2013 4:22 pm

That makes sense. Salt Lake City to east Midlands, back to Salt Lake City to Heathrow.
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by Rhinoman » Thu Dec 26, 2013 5:02 pm

I'm sure that I read in the papers that DHL had a major computer issue, many Christmas presents didn't arrive and they have many unhappy customers.
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Thu Dec 26, 2013 6:19 pm

Oh I've just bought bigger boggers now as well :)

Now I am happy :)

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by Boyes » Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:36 pm

Mike,

Don't get oxy-acetelene on it! Take it to truck spring supplier (leaf springs) they should be able to straighten and re-temper them for you for a small cost!

My dad re-tempered my front's which were flat, so long as they're not snapped shouldn't take them long if they have furnace on already!

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Thu Dec 26, 2013 7:58 pm

I am not going to mate new ones are on order

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Thu Dec 26, 2013 8:10 pm

Trying to work out what will need loping off to fit my new tyres. Going to have to chop it :(

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by trotter » Fri Dec 27, 2013 4:46 am

How big are the new ones??
if in doubt, FLAT OUT!

mans tool kit > duct tape, wd40 and a bfh is all you ever need

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Fri Dec 27, 2013 7:30 am

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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by mike harris » Fri Dec 27, 2013 8:47 pm

New hubs finally turned up :)
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Re: Mikes Samurai build updated 17/05/13 :)

Post by dazerede » Fri Dec 27, 2013 9:46 pm

Lovely and shiny

What is the difference between these and Asian ones mate

Is it because they are gold and say warn lol :)
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