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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.

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  1. May 17, 2013 at 11:48 AM
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    i PMed him to let him know to make sure he wasn't getting screwed buy steel prices or so he won't have a pissed off customer.

    I sure as hell am not complaining! lol although by the time im done welding the backwards TRD over and a new rear mount...gonna be freakin heavy..my eibachs are gonna be hurting bad..already not liking the winch..
     
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  2. May 17, 2013 at 11:56 AM
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    Sounds like you need some new and shiny coilovers :p
     
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  3. May 17, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    Haha no kidding!

    Some 2.5x8 with 700lb coils would be nice...
     
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  4. May 17, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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    Yes! I still can't decide if I want to go Fox, King, or Icon in the future... Or whatever other brand there is out there I should look at. I've decided I don't want SAWs. Just don't hear enough good things about them. I'm leaning towards Icons.
     
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  5. May 17, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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    Hey Blackdawg,

    What spring rate are you running up front now? (too lazy to look for myself, sorry)
     
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  6. May 17, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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    I'm going foxes I think all around.

    Toytech eibachs. 620lb spring rate. Have worked great. Just getting tired from wheeling with all the weight.
     
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  7. May 17, 2013 at 6:59 PM
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    I actually think Foxes are slightly cheaper than Icons.
     
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  8. May 17, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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    I think I need a louder muffler. :pout: I can't hear mine any more. :eek:
     
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  9. May 18, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    I think you're just getting older... and deafer! :laugh:
     
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  10. May 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    They are a bit. And different valving too i believe so they ride a bit different.

    lol chop that shit off! :D or get a 14'' magna like me :cool:

    I actually find it funny driving my double cab now..stock exhaust..its actually kinda nice sounding..i mean..its quite as shit compared to Frankenstein..but it doesn't sound bad either..

    :ohsnap:
     
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  11. May 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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    Yeah, I've seen that Icon is digressive while most others like Fox are progressive. I can't decide what would be better for me. Digressive would be smoother on the highway but rougher on the trails, while progressive would be the exact opposite.

    And I second the 14" Magnaflow! I love mine. Gives a nice sound while driving around but isn't obnoxious when driving on the highway. Mine's dumped.
     
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  12. May 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM
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    Nice! :headbang:
    x2 :eek:
     
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  13. May 18, 2013 at 11:02 AM
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    Yea for me foxes will be better. Icons are supposed to be awesome on washboards and whoops tho.


    NO!!!

    You SAS that freaking thing!!! NO LT FOR YOU!
     
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  14. May 18, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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    This is true. :p And can't see as well at night and can't keep it up as long and ...

    There is nothing wrong with my 18, just can't hear it over the stereo any more. :headbang:
     
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  15. May 18, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    Hell yea :cool:






    Will have a build update soon about my front bumper and a tweak I did to it.
     
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    did you take it off?
     
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  18. May 18, 2013 at 5:13 PM
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    Yep :cool:

    Lol gtfo of here gage hahaha
     
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  19. May 18, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    I like the quiet gurgle of the stock exhaust. And it's not obnoxious to my ears or anyone else's.

    The only thing I will probably do is cut it off somewhere behind(?) the rear axle because the exhaust tip is just an ugly rusty looking POS. So for pure aesthetic reasons only.
     
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  20. May 18, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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    Yea it's not bad.

    But I love my 14" magna with the custom piping. It's awesome.
     
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