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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:19 PM
    Slow Internet

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    One last question, if I get the hangers on before then, can it run a 14 or will we have to strap the 12??
     
  2. Feb 22, 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    14’s won’t be a good fit for that relocate UNLESS you get the bilstein 7100 short body 14”. Same compressed length as a 12” shock but longer extended length.

    Or strap a 12. Either works and really I recommend straps either way
     
  3. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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    A 12 then go full send it mode until something snaps or bends. Be edgy
     
  4. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:04 PM
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    Wheelspin wins!!
     
  5. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:06 PM
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    It is a pain in the ass. Had to get to it when I upgraded all my engine harness no. 2 wiring to smaller gages.
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:07 PM
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    Love that, had some buddies loose them in the mud. Thanks.
     
  7. Feb 22, 2021 at 6:22 PM
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    I thought it was extremely clever which is why I wanted to share here and IG
     
  8. Feb 23, 2021 at 11:27 AM
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  10. Feb 23, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    Well you were already on my shit list so we’re good to go
     
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  11. Feb 23, 2021 at 11:51 AM
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  12. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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  13. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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  14. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM
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    What’s weird about it is the recommended shocks are just the oem coilovers. Sounds like the geometry would be all messed up.
     
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  15. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:06 PM
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    Its wild, they say the oem kings are a popular choice, but their photo rig is on the legit LT coilovers with the top hat pivots.

    I do know that there are LT kits that can utilize oem coilovers, but admittedly wont get full travel out of them. Baja Kits comes to mind as I remember.
     
  16. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:07 PM
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    The claimed 12” of wheel travel isn’t happening there.
     
  17. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    Exactly, they don’t even know their own kit if the description doesn’t match the pics. Wouldn’t touch that with a 10’ pole.
     
  18. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:12 PM
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    Prob a wager that they'll be the least likely to defend a patented design. All Pro couldn't even answer their own CS line!
     
  19. Feb 23, 2021 at 12:13 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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    Those balance beads are tiny, and amazing:

    20210222_164201.jpg
     

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