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long travel look?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by taco1234, May 30, 2012.

  1. May 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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    taco1234

    taco1234 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i want the long travel look but i dont have the money for the real thing or need it. whats the best option for achieving the look without the function or price?
     
  2. May 30, 2012 at 11:23 PM
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    haha :crapstorm:
     
  3. May 30, 2012 at 11:31 PM
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    no help?
     
  4. May 30, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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    Im not 100% sure but I think this truck is on spacers and stock suspension, someone please correct me if Im wrong, but yeah it can be done. Spacers, flares and bigger tires. Isn't recommended at all but there ya go
    [​IMG]
     
  5. May 30, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    What exactly do you mean by "look"?
    prerunner bumpers and glass isnt cheap
     
  6. May 30, 2012 at 11:43 PM
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    spindles and 1.5" wheel spacers with 4" flared fenders, tube bumper and 35s :notsure:
     
  7. May 30, 2012 at 11:45 PM
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    Mine is in the pre LT stage as we speak :laugh:

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  8. May 30, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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    Is that a Baja Bumper?? They dont look that sexy on the site if it is
     
  9. May 30, 2012 at 11:46 PM
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    yeah it is :)
     
  10. May 30, 2012 at 11:48 PM
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    Oh what do you know about LT :rolleyes:








    :p



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  11. May 30, 2012 at 11:49 PM
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    Op you should go gnar gnar brapz for real.
     
  12. May 30, 2012 at 11:50 PM
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    get bilstein 5100's and lift the front 2.5'' leave the back stock, get wheel spacers for the front, anddd a tube bumper would get you the look you are wanting I'd imagine...
     
  13. May 30, 2012 at 11:51 PM
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    $1000+ for glass installed
    $1000 for spindles
    $300 for spacers
    $1500 king coilovers and rear shocks
    $800 front bumper
    $2000 tires and rims

    That should get you a long travel look without any longtravel function.
     
  15. May 30, 2012 at 11:53 PM
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    It still wont be cheap OP unless you find everything used, probably still around $1500-$2000 if you count bigger tires, glass and bumper alone. Then spacers and most likely new wheels too.
     
  16. May 30, 2012 at 11:54 PM
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    Your truck is coming along good Scott.
     
  17. May 30, 2012 at 11:55 PM
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    It can definitly be cheaper than all that. :cool:
     
  18. May 30, 2012 at 11:58 PM
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    Thanks bud :)


    Like mentioned...this shit isn't cheap but it'll get there soon. My truck serves its purpose for now but can't wait to get my Camburg Kit and SUA
     
  19. May 31, 2012 at 12:04 AM
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    Yeah I was looking at 5100s. Do you have to have a spacer in addition to the shock for a 2.5
     
  20. May 31, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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    spacers lifts are no good bud and can be detrimental to the suspension so stay away from those...
     

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