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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Dec 21, 2012.

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  1. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    and don't plan on any sagging with the expos... I loaded up 900lbs worth of junk when I went to the dump and didn't notice any droopage
     
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  2. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    I think it'll look fine sitting about 3/4" higher than this :D


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  3. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    Ordered the greasable main eye bolts, u-bolts, and some black lug nuts from Wheeler's Offroad.
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:37 AM
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    I'll be upgrading to expos eventually. Should have done it originally but shipping was ridiculous so I went with dakars instead.
     
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  5. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:38 AM
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    The free shipping was the only reason I ordered them haha

    Wasn't planning on doing this until next year.
     
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  6. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:41 AM
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    I'll shit my pants if I ever see a company offer free shipping to Alaska.
     
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  7. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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    Haha they're giving you guys a 10% discount..... :eek:
     
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  8. Nov 11, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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    I'd just add the made for the dakar pack insteak of going with a whole new leaf pack. Worth a shot at least for $60. That's what Boxrocket runs.

    If you still had the stock leaf pack I would say go with the expos but since you currently have the dakars it seems like a better option to just upgrade it.
     
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  9. Nov 11, 2013 at 12:43 PM
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    Very true. I looked into getting Dakar's but didn't want to take the chance of them not being sturdy enough.
     
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  10. Nov 11, 2013 at 12:59 PM
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    I have the AAL already. They went in at the same time. Still not quite what I was hoping for. My shell doesn't help either. Without the shell I'm sure they would be all I need.
     
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  11. Nov 11, 2013 at 1:22 PM
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    Hmm, glad I didn't go with those then. I already have much more weight in the back of my truck than what a shell weighs.
     
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  12. Nov 11, 2013 at 1:41 PM
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    A little rake never hurt anyone ;)


    Yayayaya now after Expos comes the Elite :woot:
     
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  13. Nov 11, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    Yep. I would love to have a RTT, but I also want to keep my shell. But I don't like the idea of having all that weight up high, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Expos would only happen if I was getting a tent.
     
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  14. Nov 11, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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    Plus RTT are soooo 'spensive!
    Plus when you're young & single, a canopy/mat/sleeping bag does the job just as well & requires very little set up ;)
     
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  15. Nov 11, 2013 at 2:01 PM
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    Haha no next needs to be some Icon coilovers and uca's!

    But who knows what I'll end up doing next...
     
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  16. Nov 11, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    That's why I want one of BoxRocket's bed racks. Keeps it below the roof of the cab. He needs to start making them again! Haha
     
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    The Dakars are good leaf packs but it sounds like the expos will be a much better option, I was mostly suggesting to ffirg to go with the AAL since he already had the Dakar packs.

    I take back my Dakar AAL comment then. I tried lol. Sounds like expos would be a much better option for you.

    Edit: Is it the height or handling/weight capacity that is not quite what you were hoping for? Just curious. I'm assuming handling/weight capacity mostly.
     
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  18. Nov 11, 2013 at 2:07 PM
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    The height is OK. I was expecting them to make the rear sit higher or at least level with the front. It did for a few weeks, but not after loading them down once. Now with basically nothing but a small action packer with straps/a few tools and a shovel in the back, it sits slightly lower than the front. That's with the shell of course. The ride is awesome though. I love that part. But when I load up for a camping or fishing trip, it squats pretty bad. I'll be adding shackles for a quick fix for ride height, but ultimately I'll need new packs.
     
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  19. Nov 11, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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    Yeah, well when I'm 6'4'' and my bed is only 5' long, it poses a few problems for sleeping haha.


    Yeah I love the look of them, but I want dry storage as well. I'm too picky :eek:
     
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  20. Nov 11, 2013 at 2:10 PM
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    Mine squats a good inch or two lower than the front. I need new leafs... Haha
     
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