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The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Blackdawg, May 28, 2011.

  1. Mar 23, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    Just the norm skids, sliders, & 35's
    I could use both of those, seems like a good deal on that jz engine. Those kings are nice but that's a lot to pay for two shocks.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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    Just going around using other people's pictures, eh? :rolleyes: :jerkoff:
     
  3. Mar 23, 2013 at 9:57 PM
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    Blackdawg [OP] Dr. Frankenstein

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    Motor probably needs refreshed and the shock are too long unless you go full bed cage.

    Well..I just saw it and it worked perfect for the discussion :D
     
  4. Mar 24, 2013 at 12:09 AM
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    What psi are you running in your tires? They put 32 in mine...
     
  5. Mar 24, 2013 at 7:16 AM
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    32 for me too.

    Although I should probably run hire now with all the weight.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    Okay, cool. Just wanted to make sure it was good for our trucks. I'd definitely add more if I'm running 32 and you've got all of that extra stuff on your truck!
     
  7. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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    Best way to check if your tire pressure is correct is by doing a chalk test.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    Yeah, but it's hard to do in cold snowy weather... Haha
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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  10. Mar 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM
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    Yea I need to chalk test again

    Yes sir. Been a while since I've done it.
     
  11. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:19 PM
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    What camera and lens do you have?
     
  12. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:24 PM
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    :anonymous:


























    iPad :eek:






    And sometimes a Nikon point and shoot crap thing..


    Really want to grab a canon 60d with a 18-135mm and a 10-22mm
     
  13. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:26 PM
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    Wow, I thought you had a better camera with the way some of your pics look! I'm wanting to get a Nikon 5100 but that will be $400-$500 away from mods... :( I can't decide haha
     
  14. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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    Eh, everywhere I look everybody recommends that the Nikon D5100 is a great starter camera. Plus I can probably buy it at the Base Exchange and just make payments with no interest ;)
     
  15. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:31 PM
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    D60 is a grandish :eek:

    Expensive. But I want the video qualities.

    But yea I know how to..."manipulate" for lack of a better term, the iPad to get some nice results. It doesn't work bad I guess. It's a real narrow lens though..and I want WIDE for the land scapes.



    *sigh* someday...
     
  16. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM
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    Yeah, my Iphone 5 is decent enough. But I'm wanting to get into the photography hobby.
     
  17. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    Soon I hope. I'm working on an idea of swapping a 2nd gen front diff and maybe a 2nd gen custom LT kit. Not sure yet. But the front will be LT first. But could be a while.

    Yea me too


    Ummmm...no one is talking about the t2i...haha

    You can find em used everywhere.

    T3i is the way to go now though. Not worth buying a t4i.
     
  18. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:39 PM
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    A 2Ti costs more than a 3ti!
     
  19. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:40 PM
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    What??? No they don't.
     
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    t2i

    t3i
     

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