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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by sytfu510, Sep 8, 2011.

  1. May 9, 2018 at 11:46 AM
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    sytfu510

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    haha yeah needed to get it back from the shop. Wife drives it more than anyone now lol
     
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  2. May 9, 2018 at 12:02 PM
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    kalieaire

    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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  3. May 9, 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    Dope. I'll make room in my garage.
     
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  4. May 9, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    Custom 3 link, 40's etc..
    So im sure you and the shop have been asked this before but if you plan on doing go fast stuff why would you do a 3 link instead of a triangulated 4 link? I know you'd have to get a fuel cell but seems like it would be sketchy at high speeds as the suspension geometry/panhard compress it would throw you sideways.

    Edit: Never mind.. just read that whole debate a few pages back
     
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  5. May 11, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    Rames

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    OME 3" lift, BAMF sliders, Demello front bumper
    I was getting an alignment at trackspec and was told your due to have it dropped off there if time permitted. Haha

    On a side note, if you ever part ways with the trd sc let me know!
     
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  6. May 11, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    kalieaire

    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    I heard some folks at magnuson were willing to let go of one.:)
     
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  7. May 20, 2018 at 11:07 AM
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    pescadoman66

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    Ok so the big question.... maybe it has been asked but any idea how much you have into your truck? Would love to know so I can stop now as I have two girls who need a college education.
     
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  8. May 20, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    Not including the price of the truck, going from stock to this, probably $25k
     
  9. May 20, 2018 at 11:49 AM
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    Probably closer to 35-40. Almost 20 just in suspension. Then you add the supercharger, bumpers, racks, winch, ect.
     
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  10. May 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    The more I think about it, you're probably closer and my guess seems low
     
  11. May 20, 2018 at 11:56 AM
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    kalieaire i didn't know they stacked sh*t that high.

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    i mean yea, look at the first page and price everything out w/ labor.
     
  12. May 20, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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  13. May 22, 2018 at 12:09 PM
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    I don't keep track of those things, better off not knowing. lol
     
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  14. May 22, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    Alex only keeps track of the fun he has in the truck :thumbsup:
     
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  15. May 22, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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  16. Aug 6, 2018 at 9:37 PM
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    Do you still have the bedslide with dirt designs rear link kit?
     
  17. Aug 7, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    I don't, bed is a bit narrower so probably wouldn't fit.

    In other news upon my return on Saturday, my truck's rear diff is leaking now and sounds like the ring & pinion is bad. Not sure what happened as the truck hasn't been driven much the last 9 months I've been gone. In a couple days it'll go to the shop to see whats up.
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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  19. Aug 7, 2018 at 10:29 AM
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  20. Aug 7, 2018 at 12:43 PM
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    ^^ TRUUUE. lol not sure what caused it. Wife doesn't enjoy driving the truck so doubt she took it off any sweet jumps. We'll see.
     
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