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High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

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Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:10 pm

Re: High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

aktahoe1 wrote:Thinking about adding some mud flaps behind the tires now.

I've never seen any on a size about say 8.50 or maybe 26"ers before - if you come up with something I'd be interested to see it. Unless they are common over there?
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Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:33 pm

Re: High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

I have a photo of a 185 in the Yukon with them on. Will post it when I'm back home in a few days. The 185 has 29's on her.
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Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:35 pm

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Skalywag wrote:AK, what certifies as enough damage to ground a horizontal??? More info would be appreciated.

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A big dent... :shock:
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Tue Jun 11, 2013 9:53 pm

Re: High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

Generally they look like this:

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On a DHC-2:

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Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:01 pm

Re: High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

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Is that a cabin heat exchanger on the DHC-2 exhaust pipe?[/quote]
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Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:26 pm

Re: High Sierra "North Circuit" Updated 5/14

8GCBC wrote:Image

Is that a cabin heat exchanger on the DHC-2 exhaust pipe?
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Yes it is. Formally known as the Forques Heater I believe. STC is now owned and maintained by a friend of mine, they are for sale.

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