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Posted: 3/2/2024 9:22:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By joesrcool: Got the AEM5-30 out if jail this week and painted today. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/179240/1000006993_jpg-3147321.JPG This is sick! |
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Posted: 3/2/2024 10:15:11 PM EDT
[#2]
Any suggestions for the red dot on a Gordon build? Not worried about totally clone correct, just something that looks the part without spending 6 months looking for the perfect part and breaking the bank.
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Posted: 3/3/2024 7:27:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaturationTech: Any suggestions for the red dot on a Gordon build? Not worried about totally clone correct, just something that looks the part without spending 6 months looking for the perfect part and breaking the bank. Aimpoint 9000SC. It’s what’s on my Gordon build a page back and what most folks are using these days for the look without the abysmal battery life and 4 decades old electronics of the 2000, 3000, or 5000. Just send the caps to HaveBlue for the milling treatment. |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 9:06:53 AM EDT
[#4]
Awesome. Thanks for the answer.
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Posted: 3/3/2024 10:49:06 AM EDT
[#5]
I bought a Primary Arms Aimpoint comp clone but it seems like they no longer offer it. Vortex has some similar offerings.
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NV, USA
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Posted: 3/3/2024 7:51:08 PM EDT
[#6]
Will an AEM3 fit on a Colt 14.5 Socom barrel with a KAC MK12 rail? Would I need a custom collar or barrel profile?
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Posted: 3/3/2024 8:16:17 PM EDT
[#7]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By towerofpower94: Aimpoint 9000SC. It’s what’s on my Gordon build a page back and what most folks are using these days for the look without the abysmal battery life and 4 decades old electronics of the 2000, 3000, or 5000. Just send the caps to HaveBlue for the milling treatment. I got a good deal on mine thru EuroOptic |
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Posted: 3/3/2024 9:02:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: I got a good deal on mine thru EuroOptic Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bradpierson26: Originally Posted By towerofpower94: Aimpoint 9000SC. It’s what’s on my Gordon build a page back and what most folks are using these days for the look without the abysmal battery life and 4 decades old electronics of the 2000, 3000, or 5000. Just send the caps to HaveBlue for the milling treatment. I got a good deal on mine thru EuroOptic That’s where I got mine from as well |
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Posted: 3/5/2024 7:58:07 PM EDT
[#9]
Got my AE brake finally now that adco got it back in stock.
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Posted: 3/8/2024 6:18:16 PM EDT
[#10]
Question for the experts. Does this gap seem excessive? The taper of the inner piece of the collar isn’t meshing with the taper on the back of the suppressor.
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Posted: 3/8/2024 6:36:38 PM EDT
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To further clarify. The smallest part of the taper on the locating collar is .88
 Attached FileThe largest diameter of the suppressor is smaller than that.  Attached File |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2024 10:28:36 PM EDT
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Wrong sleeve for an M4 suppressor. That sleeve is for an AEM5.
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Posted: 3/8/2024 10:52:25 PM EDT
[#13]
I bought the collar set from Adco. What would be the best way to get the correct collar? I paid them to fit it.
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 2:02:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SaturationTech: I bought the collar set from Adco. What would be the best way to get the correct collar? I paid them to fit it. If I knew the barrel diameter at the front of the bayo lug, I could send you a sleeve. ADCO should have blanks as well. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 7:43:31 AM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By k31user: Wrong sleeve for an M4 suppressor. That sleeve is for an AEM5. Learn something new every day. I got a bag of Gordon adapters from Ron, and never realized they were AEM5 adapters and not Gordon adapters, or even knew there was a difference. 9 out of the first 10 were installed and fortunately those asking for Gordon's who received AEM5s were actually installing M5s and no one complained. Ah, that's why the second batch of collars has several spare inserts! I'll need to update the listing so I know going forward that if someone is buying a Gordon collar its for an M4 or an AEM5. Send me your M4 collar and I'll have one of my blanks opened to match. Sorry for the confusion. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 8:48:49 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By k31user: If I knew the barrel diameter at the front of the bayo lug, I could send you a sleeve. ADCO should have blanks as well. Originally Posted By bigbore: Learn something new every day. I got a bag of Gordon adapters from Ron, and never realized they were AEM5 adapters and not Gordon adapters, or even knew there was a difference. 9 out of the first 10 were installed and fortunately those asking for Gordon's who received AEM5s were actually installing M5s and no one complained. Ah, that's why the second batch of collars has several spare inserts! I'll need to update the listing so I know going forward that if someone is buying a Gordon collar its for an M4 or an AEM5. Send me your M4 collar and I'll have one of my blanks opened to match. Sorry for the confusion. The work you both are doing to support customers who are looking to clone or use these cans for off the wall builds is truly amazing and appreciated. Thank you to both of you. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 10:46:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By goloud: Specs if you don’t mind. And who did your barrel work? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By goloud: Originally Posted By Into_the_Void: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/220444/1000004998_jpg-3146337.JPG Specs if you don’t mind. And who did your barrel work? B14 in 22-250, cut to 20". Adco did the barrel work |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/9/2024 10:54:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbore: Learn something new every day. I got a bag of Gordon adapters from Ron, and never realized they were AEM5 adapters and not Gordon adapters, or even knew there was a difference. 9 out of the first 10 were installed and fortunately those asking for Gordon's who received AEM5s were actually installing M5s and no one complained. Ah, that's why the second batch of collars has several spare inserts! I'll need to update the listing so I know going forward that if someone is buying a Gordon collar its for an M4 or an AEM5. Send me your M4 collar and I'll have one of my blanks opened to match. Sorry for the confusion. Totally my fault for not explaining it better. If I was better at it, I should make a short video explaining the 3 different combinations. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 11:18:24 AM EDT
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@bigbore @k31user
Thank you gentlemen. I’ll send bigbore an IM regarding shipping back. Ron, any news you’d like to share regarding a run of M24s? I know I sent you a message regarding being added to the list for the next batch. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 3:23:25 PM EDT
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Anyone running an AEM3 by chance?
I'm considering putting one on a 10.3 mini recce, admittedly mostly for fun/why not. The weight and OAL seem like a sweet spot given that I don't want the rifle to turn into a total pig/musket. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 3:32:21 PM EDT
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I forgot that I had an AE22.
I did up a 20” cut rifled barrel with a tapered gas block. It has an SF M4FA now but when the stamps back it’ll get cut to 16.5ish for the AE22. |
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Posted: 3/9/2024 3:37:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 135Patriots: Anyone running an AEM3 by chance? I'm considering putting one on a 10.3 mini recce, admittedly mostly for fun/why not. The weight and OAL seem like a sweet spot given that I don't want the rifle to turn into a total pig/musket. Wish I could get me an AEM3 for the one I have. Is he still making those? |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 3:34:48 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Rothperson87]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 135Patriots: Anyone running an AEM3 by chance? I'm considering putting one on a 10.3 mini recce, admittedly mostly for fun/why not. The weight and OAL seem like a sweet spot given that I don't want the rifle to turn into a total pig/musket. AEM3 is an awesome can! I have it on a mini NSW recce. 12.65" with a spikes tapered gas block. For the size and added length it’s hard to beat. The overall length of my mini recce is only about an inch longer than my mk18 with NT4. Nice compact package but can still reach out and touch something. Next to my AEM5 it’s hard to tell the difference.  Attached FileHere’s a video: https://youtube.com/shorts/GEuy79kpyx0?si=Oj_pkmSLN3X6yn3V |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 5:26:53 PM EDT
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@k31user
Shot you a message, but not sure if it went through. Used the "contact us" tab on the aesupressors page as well but no response, so sorry to clutter things up here for a second. What's the correct diameter and spacing for an AEM5-30 install on a bolt action rifle? Building a clone of an early test M40A3(picture included). Thank in advance!  |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 6:37:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coejro: @k31user Shot you a message, but not sure if it went through. Used the "contact us" tab on the aesupressors page as well but no response, so sorry to clutter things up here for a second. What's the correct diameter and spacing for an AEM5-30 install on a bolt action rifle? Building a clone of an early test M40A3(picture included). Thank in advance! https://i.imgur.com/R9n6bhA.jpeg AEM5-30 barrel detail is the same as the AEM5. I’m pretty sure the rifle pictured has an M24 suppressor. |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:10:33 PM EDT
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That's what I thought initially, but here's another picture:
 Anyone have a copy of the AEM5 drawing? A google search just brings up the AE30 |
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:17:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bigbore]
[#27]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By coejro: That's what I thought initially, but here's another picture: https://i.imgur.com/dJhkF0l.jpeg Anyone have a copy of the AEM5 drawing? A google search just brings up the AE30 AE30 is the same barrel detail. If your barrel is set up for an AEM5, just remove the brake. 
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Posted: 3/10/2024 8:57:11 PM EDT
[#28]
Well isn't that easy. I had no idea, thanks!
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Posted: 3/11/2024 1:47:35 AM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Rothperson87: AEM3 is an awesome can! I have it on a mini NSW recce. 12.65" with a spikes tapered gas block. For the size and added length it's hard to beat. The overall length of my mini recce is only about an inch longer than my mk18 with NT4. Nice compact package but can still reach out and touch something. Next to my AEM5 it's hard to tell the difference. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/462226/IMG_3524_jpeg-3155515.JPG Here's a video: https://youtube.com/shorts/GEuy79kpyx0?si=Oj_pkmSLN3X6yn3V |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 5:34:19 PM EDT
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@k31user, I might need a custom collar spun up. The can bottoms out on the shoulder of the M4 collar preventing the threads from engaging at all. This is with a crush washer, and I thought maybe the correct combination of shims would get me there but I'm not so sure now.
   Thanks Ron! |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 5:47:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: @k31user, I might need a custom collar spun up. The can bottoms out on the shoulder of the M4 collar preventing the threads from engaging at all. This is with a crush washer, and I thought maybe the correct combination of shims would get me there but I'm not so sure now. https://i.imgur.com/kW29Ppn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5V7sWkp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xGdzFaE.jpg Thanks Ron! What can are you trying to install? |
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Posted: 3/15/2024 9:52:59 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbore: What can are you trying to install? AEM5, forgot that detail. I had a 12.5-inch carbine barrel with this setup before but I can't remember if I used that collar or a different one. It slid right on and required no machining of the step. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 8:03:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: AEM5, forgot that detail. I had a 12.5-inch carbine barrel with this setup before but I can't remember if I used that collar or a different one. It slid right on and required no machining of the step. That's a collar for an AEM4. |
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Posted: 3/16/2024 9:49:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbore: That's a collar for an AEM4. That makes more sense because my bro was planning to get that can but he ended up finding an AEM5. I can't remember what I did with that other collar tho. Which one is it and is it still available? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/17/2024 6:41:10 AM EDT
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Got my upper back from ADCO……..outstanding service and first rate work!!!!…. Took it out to the range yesterday to try out the M4…….awesome……quieter than I thought and lotsa fun to shoot!
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Posted: 3/17/2024 9:09:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: That makes more sense because my bro was planning to get that can but he ended up finding an AEM5. I can't remember what I did with that other collar tho. Which one is it and is it still available? I dont believe anyone makes a drop over collar for the AEM5. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 9:09:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knuckleballer71: Got my upper back from ADCO……..outstanding service and first rate work!!!!…. Took it out to the range yesterday to try out the M4…….awesome……quieter than I thought and lotsa fun to shoot! For some reason the pics aren't loading? |
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NC, USA
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Posted: 3/17/2024 2:47:38 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Knuckleballer71]
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Posted: 3/17/2024 3:37:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bigbore: I dont believe anyone makes a drop over collar for the AEM5. Well it had to be the AEM5 M4 collar because it wasn't custom and it was a government profile 12.5-inch barrel. So I'ma buy one and see what happens. |
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Posted: 3/17/2024 4:33:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: Well it had to be the AEM5 M4 collar because it wasn't custom and it was a government profile 12.5-inch barrel. So I'ma buy one and see what happens. My 12.5 had a custom collar made for use with an AEM5. Purchased second hand, so I don't know all the details. |
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Posted: 3/18/2024 1:28:02 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Knuckleballer71: https://www.flickr.com/photos/200355681@N08/53592760307/in/dateposted-public/  Attached File |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 3/19/2024 9:31:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RTUtah: @k31user, I might need a custom collar spun up. The can bottoms out on the shoulder of the M4 collar preventing the threads from engaging at all. This is with a crush washer, and I thought maybe the correct combination of shims would get me there but I'm not so sure now. https://i.imgur.com/kW29Ppn.jpg https://i.imgur.com/5V7sWkp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/xGdzFaE.jpg Thanks Ron! Did you email him? You need to use decent calipers to measure the distance from the step to bare muzzle. Then get your barrel diameter before and after the step. That's the data he'll need for a collar. |
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Posted: 3/19/2024 10:09:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stainlineho: Did you email him? You need to use decent calipers to measure the distance from the step to bare muzzle. Then get your barrel diameter before and after the step. That's the data he'll need for a collar. I haven't emailed him, no. I scooped the M4-AEM5 collar from OCL so we'll see if that one works. Otherwise I'll hafta take some caliper measurements and get him to spin me a custom collar. |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 3:58:23 PM EDT
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Guys that get an appropriate number of turns on a 12th Model/AEM5 with a factory brake,
What is this measurement on your barrel (and how many turns do you get)?  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/20/2024 10:03:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By pezboytate: Guys that get an appropriate number of turns on a 12th Model/AEM5 with a factory brake, What is this measurement on your barrel (and how many turns do you get)? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/138579/ops_inc_png-3164599.JPG 2.02” 7 turns |
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CA, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 1:38:56 AM EDT
[#46]
From edge of port(start of thread) to start of taper should be 2.5".
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/21/2024 4:23:21 PM EDT
[#47]
So who's the go-to for turning down a blank to fit an AEM5-30? I would have asked CLE in the past but I don't think they do that type of work anymore.
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Posted: 3/21/2024 5:49:33 PM EDT
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Anyone have a lead on AEM5 brakes for a Mod 0? Thanks
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Posted: 3/21/2024 5:53:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Jarth: Anyone have a lead on AEM5 brakes for a Mod 0? Thanks I have them in stock. |
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Posted: 3/21/2024 8:13:11 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bbridson: So who's the go-to for turning down a blank to fit an AEM5-30? I would have asked CLE in the past but I don't think they do that type of work anymore. That's a very good question. |
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