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Turok....Louisiana Dinosaur Slayer Dad Rig Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by ragincajun35, Oct 24, 2015.

  1. Nov 4, 2015 at 1:33 PM
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    NorthwestCruiser

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    Thought you were going to get it with sliding Windows?
     
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  2. Nov 4, 2015 at 1:39 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    Decided to just get the win doors and not the vents. I now have a sliding back glass so if I need to vent it I can use that. It was less expensive and the events on my old shell started to get messed up after a while from dirt and grime and stuff falling down on it from the trees etc.
     
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  3. Nov 4, 2015 at 2:35 PM
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    What made you go with ARE?
     
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  4. Nov 4, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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    Jeremy M.

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    Nice camper shell.
     
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  5. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    That's what I had on my last truck. They also offer the windoors for the short bed truck. They are offered from my local dealer. It was between ARE and LEER. ARE is offering a free headliner special right now so that why I went with them.

    Than you sir.
     
  6. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:46 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    Finished installing the front runner rack on the shell.... Now we wait for the suspension to come in :popcorn:

    Effie helping out again.


    Let's drill a brand new shell shall we...



    Done!!

     
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  7. Nov 4, 2015 at 7:51 PM
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    Tracks didn't come with?
     
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  8. Nov 4, 2015 at 8:08 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    To have the tracks installed on the shell from the factory cost about $200. The front runner racks come with those track in the pictures. They are a little beefier. If i would have had the tracks installed from the factory i would have had to bought separate hardwear too because the factory tracks are narrower.... Its not that hard and i know its done right.
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2015 at 8:09 PM
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    Gotcha..I guess when you've done it before, it's easy :thumbsup: looks really good
     
  10. Nov 4, 2015 at 8:14 PM
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    Wow I didn't realize you started a new truck. Just got caught up.

    Truck's looking good!

    Sub'd for build.
     
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  11. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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  12. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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  13. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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    $540 though!!!! I though at that price it would come with the awning....... apparently not. I called them and kinda laughed when he told me that was just for the hinged bracket.
     
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  14. Nov 5, 2015 at 10:52 AM
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    Mother of God...
     
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  15. Nov 5, 2015 at 4:09 PM
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    Coming along. Got the Matte black TRD decals installed. Effie loves her new shell!!



     
  16. Nov 5, 2015 at 4:12 PM
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    I forgot how cute they look..

    (The truck)

    Looking really good man! Can't wait for MOAR!!!
     
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  17. Nov 5, 2015 at 7:21 PM
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    Totally missed that you had a new truck. Nice choice! Is that a bed platform I see in there?
     
  18. Nov 5, 2015 at 7:25 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    Yea it is :cool:

    Welcome to the new build...
     
  19. Nov 6, 2015 at 12:23 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    Suspension came in today! All Pro upper control arms are backordered.... :annoyed:


    Ready for some camping and hunting this weekend!!!

     
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  20. Nov 6, 2015 at 12:37 PM
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    i cannot wait to get out of college and not have to pay for school any more...the suspense is killing me
    i just want to upgrade my truck stuff lol

    but for now ill live through your build :)
     

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