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Elvira (06 sr5 to 12/15 sport converted)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Boogyman, Nov 5, 2013.

  1. Jan 13, 2015 at 1:42 PM
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    Are you building them?
     
  2. Jan 13, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    Hell yeah I am. If i can do it myself I am, stronger and cheaper FTMW lol
     
  3. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    Need to get your lift done Phoenix! When are you getting a leaf pack?
     
  4. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:20 PM
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    5 days :D still might build my own though I'm not sure but its coming lol
     
  5. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:28 PM
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    A few people tried to talk me into building my own leaf packs but i don't have the time for it, plus I trust brand new dakar leafs more than something from a junk yard. Do you have new tires yet?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:29 PM
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    with a OMD though you can do more leafs that arnt so hard and you can really fine tune it to your needs. i have a spare leaf pack anyway so i can play with it and not be worried about my truck being down.
     
  7. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    Ahh I see. Glad you are fine tuning it though, how many miles are you up to now? haha going to keep putting money into this truck or get a new one?
     
  8. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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    I'm at 241k at the moment. I'm going to get a 12+ in the next year probably i really really want a black trd pro. but ill sell this one here on the forum probably. its got too many permanent mods and mods that nobody would appreciate localy or through a dealership.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:36 PM
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    Your going to swap suspension/tires though right?
     
  10. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:38 PM
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    nope all new setup. ill go from factory to 35s and Im thinking ORIs up front. i want to swap the factory rear to the rock assault 9 so i can put a bigger and better diff in it and if i decide to sas eventually or go LT i can customize it to still work with those setups. id really like to get one of the new TG tcases that are gear driven but thats up there with dream parts lol
     
  11. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:42 PM
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    Dang that is crazy, can't wait to see where it goes with the next one! All I have left is front mid travel setup and 285's and ill probably be done with modding the truck (im sure ill find more stuff to do to it haha)
     
  12. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:43 PM
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    After running 285s on my old truck it's not near enough clearance imo
     
  13. Jan 14, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    You do more difficult trail stuff though, I do minor trails that I did with stock suspension (barely).
     
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    I'm gonna probably commute my next truck until it's payed off then I'll get an audi prob. I'm only home 6mo out of the year with my new job coming up so its not a whole lot of driving around
     
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    What's your new job going to be?
     
  16. Jan 14, 2015 at 8:03 PM
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    Merchant mariner
     
  17. Jan 14, 2015 at 8:04 PM
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    Oh nice! Won't be driving much then
     
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    Yeah lol but I can wheel constantly while I'm home
     
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    Haha I bet. I almost went to Cal Maritime academy, a good friend who is a bit older than me did and he works 2 weeks on 2 weeks off. I liked it and all but I would rather be home almost every night, plus after hearing him say the majority of guys on the boats are divorced
     
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    My gf is from a navy family so being gone a lot at sea is nothing new luckily
     

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