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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 05:38 PM
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If you pull off your rears:

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here's your worst fear:

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No need to worry, buy these in a hurry:

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Spark up your gear:

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Cut your tabs clear:

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been through some trauma? this wont cause no drama:

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bolt up that poly, and make your rear jolly

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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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You're laying out the write-ups! Simple and to the point, love it

That's a lot of safety precaution you got goin there
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 06:52 PM
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I just did the same exact thing a few days ago. Very easy. I did mine with a dremel. It seems like were doing the same things to our cars. Im doing a suspension overhaul on mine right now.

Its nice to see a car with some rust on the bottom too. I don't feel as bad about mine now. haha
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 10:43 PM
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nice poetry...

whats the hospital bracelet about?
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 01:04 AM
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I was in the ER about 20 hours b4 I did the bump stops for my Gallbladder. When I was released I went home, doped up, slept, woke up, showered and worked on the car. Never took it off till like two days later
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 04:09 PM
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thats hardcore
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 11:24 PM
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Straight out the hospital and moddin the car. Gangsta.

My birthday is in Sept. too.
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