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Long Travel BS Thread

Discussion in 'Long Travel Suspension' started by amaes, Aug 20, 2010.

  1. Jan 8, 2014 at 10:58 PM
    Emtmeyer

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    They have since fixed Lca pivots, bushings are easily interchangeable, bumpsteer isn't what everyone makes it out to be, and if the kit is so bad why is it on race trucks? I'm not down talking your knowledge I'm just merely stating my opinion. A couple of bad circumstances where inexperienced drivers ruined their trucks and now engage has a shitty kit?
     
  2. Jan 8, 2014 at 10:59 PM
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    New kit is coming together nicely

    :spy:
     
  3. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:01 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Again...your tuck, your money, your decision. When the time comes, make sure you clap for the camera!

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  4. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:03 PM
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    R&D is the most important part in almost any business. Kinda why patents were created.
     
  5. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:04 PM
    Emtmeyer

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    Again I really want to make the point of no disrespect,you make awesome stuff sir and I truly respect your work
     
  6. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:05 PM
    DTFtacoma

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    I wouldn't run it if somebody paid me. Every experience I've had with that company was bad. Including trying to mount a kit that had no business leaving there shop the QC is lacking but hey it's the cheapest right?


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    I took no disrespect at all [​IMG]
     
  7. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:06 PM
    SoCalTacos

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    Well, that's no good.
     
  8. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:07 PM
    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Oh I didn't even talk about the install pain points:

    Coil hat didn't fit the coilover...check
    Grinding down LCA's because they were 1/2" too wide...check.
    Lower uni-ball adapter crooked...check
    Spindle gussets didn't fit even after massaging with a grinder...check
    Cut the heim spacers because they were longer than the bolt...check
    Beating the fuck out of the stock LCA mount points to make the LCA fit...CHECK!

    Solid QA right there!
     
  9. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:07 PM
    Emtmeyer

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    Lol off topic but the shake weight is patented...
     
  10. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:08 PM
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    10 hrs I'll never get back lol
     
  11. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:11 PM
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    And the first gen race kit? :spy:
     
  12. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:13 PM
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    Ok good, and I look forward to meeting you guys at the mint this year, I'll buy first round....as long as a Discounted kit comes with it lol depending on how the tables pay of course
     
  13. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:17 PM
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    dirt designs kit comes with a badass fabbed spindle, thats why it cost's 4k. and he probably has 50+ unpaid hours designing that single kit, and so does every other reputable shop that makes good kits. skill and knowledge doesn't come cheap. why should good shops sell themselves short to compete with shops that just slap shit together and send it out the door for cheap.
     
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  14. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:18 PM
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    R&D off topic, really?
     
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    boom
     
  16. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:23 PM
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    Because unfortunately no one gives a shit how long you spent in your product for purchase, if it's good and it works it sells and that's it. Elevated price is a result of lack of demand, simple business. Do I agree no, just making a statistical point, again the shake weight, pointless, does nothing, no hours in research but marketed well so it sold like crazy
     
  17. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:24 PM
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    Shake weight isn't relative to this so yes off topic...
     
  18. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:27 PM
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    ...too much shit to list.
    Elevated price is also due to more R&D....and high demand.
    Also simple business.
     
  19. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:31 PM
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    engage kits don't work all that well, therefor not very good. i don't think they are even selling very well anymore unless you go into the used forsale sections, and even there people just skip over it hoping for something better to pop up. only trucks i know of that still have engage kits on them are blackhawk88's (maybe he will chime in on his kit) and engages own personal trucks.

    but its your money and time, spend it how you want and i hope all the best for the front end of your truck.

    im headed to bed, goodnight all.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2014 at 11:31 PM
    Emtmeyer

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    So if a few companies are making a Similar product but the demand isn't all that large the cheapest price won't sell more? You give the general public too much credit, additionally supply and demand still applies,all companies make your order as you order them, wait time is the same, lowest bidder usually gets the job
     
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