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Discussion in 'New Members' started by KaitlinTacoma84, Oct 19, 2017.

  1. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    KaitlinTacoma84

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    hi everyonI'd like to make a few changes but not sure where to begin...any ideas? maybe a lift or level out the front? bigger tires? I've got 16' general grabbers now which are nice but I want something more aggressive...and definitely more ground clearance..thanks!
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I started by looking at all the builds. Some guys here take some time to build their trucks to their liking. There are many “types”. There are the over landers, the rock-crawlers, mall-crawlers, minimalists, etc. Check out the suspension threads and learn about the pros and cons to lifting. Just be ready to spend some $$$ if you keep lurking around here. Good luck.
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    There's various things you can do. Luckily you can get decent parts for cheap. When you're ready hit up marie at @HeadStrong Off-Road shes definitely knowledgeable and her prices are great plus free shipping. Welcome
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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    thanks Henry, I'm equipped
    to spend$$$, however I don't need the best of the best. I'll take a look at the suspension threads.
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    hey Derek, I'm in MA too! who's this person you speak of with good deals and experience ?
     
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  6. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    Cool! Whereabouts? Marie is with headstrong off-road. Just google they're site. They're out of cali I believe but when I was doing my suspension I searched all over and she gave the best price and free shipping. I also wasn't 100% of what to get (I was about 90%) but I messaged her here and picked her brain a lot and haven't been let down yet. A lot of knowledge and great customer service :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2017 at 6:57 PM
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    Damn 6' ? :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
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  8. Oct 19, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    lol whaaaat ?
     
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    Welcome to TW! And I second calling Marie out here in Cali. Great prices, great service and knowledgeable in setting your truck up for what you want @HeadStrong Off-Road they are a vendor on here also. Look in the vendor section of the forums.
     
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    Maybe the first thing to do would be figure out just what you want to do with your truck? Just looks and no off roading, overlanding, more hard core off roading? Figure this out perhaps before you call Marie or another vendor and it along with what kind of budget you have will help them determine what's right for your needs IMHO
     
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    Lol you got your "likes" back!!!!
     
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