Build Purist Step away. Mint 400 2023 FJ45

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We are as ready as we can be. Lots of prep went into the 45 for this weekend's race. Its going to be the first real test with the Sniper. I have already planned on doing some bump stop modifications due to the larger TOYO tires. It all comes down to getting to the start line and doing or making adjustments to get to the finish. Are we still having fun. You Bet ! Thanks for all the support

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landcrusher909 said:
We are as ready as we can be. Lots of prep went into the 45 for this weekend's race. Its going to be the first real test with the Sniper. I have already planned on doing some bump stop modifications due to the larger TOYO tires. It all comes down to getting to the start line and doing or making adjustments to get to the finish. Are we still having fun. You Bet ! Thanks for all the support

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Boy those new shoes look amazing!
 
Saturday recap. Garrett Esterer took the co driver seat and did a Fantastic job. This was a tough course. Everything worked well no major issues and today we go into today's race 8 minutes 14 seconds behind 3rd place. It's a longer course so I hope to make up some time

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Crazy brutal race. Garrett stayed in the co driver seat. We had a Great first lap and things were going Great. mile 14 into our 2nd lap we hit some crazy G outs and hoops. Next thing we know I cant steer and we pulled off course. Both front springs snapped near the frame mount. Our local Cruiser pit crew made it out and after some flat u bolts and straps we drove out to the start/finish. Garrett nailed it and I would have him as a co driver in any race. Our team was on spot with all the race prep and it was just one of those things. Our combined 2 day laps and time earned us a 2nd Place finish. Really Proud of what we accomplished this weekend. Barstow is a hard rough course.

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It was an Awesome weekend. There really is no comparing the Desert in Barstow to Johnson Valley. Hard packed granite, washouts everywhere and its not even really sand just small crushed up rocks LOL After we got home I went over the 45, except for the springs zero issues. I Love this rig. 2 years and our welds are holding up, no major body damage and I can still climb in and out without assistance.

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Both sides broken like that?😳 How in the world did that stay in place enough to even drive a short distance? Crazy! Good thing that you had a handy Harbor Freight ratchet strap 😂.
 
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