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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. Sep 26, 2017 at 1:05 PM
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  3. Oct 8, 2017 at 6:37 PM
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    That's why I'll never own an icon setup.
     
  4. Oct 8, 2017 at 6:48 PM
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    Did you get those things replaced? I would hope that they just gave you new ones.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2017 at 5:45 PM
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    Squad goals. Wife said she wanted to join the club. 2017 TRD Offroad Premium.

    IMG_5011.jpg IMG_5010.jpg
     
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  6. Nov 3, 2017 at 5:53 PM
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    Nice, looks like you hit up Boar’s Tusk? I camped there after coming back from the Wind Rivers for the eclipse earlier this year. I’d love to go back and explore the area more. :cool:
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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  8. Nov 3, 2017 at 7:07 PM
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    Nice. I will be once again trying to convince my wife to get a 4Runner.
    Whatever happened with your leaky icons?
     
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  9. Nov 4, 2017 at 6:19 PM
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    They actually randomly showed back up at my door step today. I shipped them off a couple weeks ago and never heard back from them. I called a couple times and never heard anything. They showed up today... seem to be rebuilt I guess. I'm going to get some clarification before I even consider re installing them.


    Also on another note I ordered a pair of BAMF HD shackle hangers. Want to undo the shackle flip kit. Rolling with a little too much rake and with everything I've read the shackle flip really doesn't do much. My leafs are starting to flatten a little prematurely and I will eventully be considering a small camper travel trailer to camp with the fam. They come in soon I hope.

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  10. Nov 4, 2017 at 6:45 PM
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    Sounds like Icon has really gone to shit. They used to be one of, if not the best. I'm really glad I decided on BP51's over the stage 7.

    From everything I've read and talked with folks about the flip, it just doesn't seem worth it to me. Me and my long bed are never going to be hardcore anything. You've got what, like 2 years are your rear springs?
     
  11. Nov 4, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    Yea I've got about 2 years on them. The shackle flip lengthen them. Just increases lift and perceived droop. Limits uptravel. Decreases ride quality
     
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  12. Nov 4, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    I definitely don't want to mess up the puffy cloud like ride I got going on now.
     
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    We'll like I said. I'm never running icon bull shit on my rigs.
     
  14. Nov 4, 2017 at 9:09 PM
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    Thinking the same thing. Considering just going back to a full OME setup. Will reassess when my HD shackle hangers come in. I'll be ready to get everything dialed by then.
     
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    Maybe you could be the guinea pig on some Dobinsons MRR shocks.
     
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    Any leads on some performance brake rotors and pads? My pads are done and I'm just curious. Thanks.
     
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