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Truck vrs. My Wife

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by VenomTaco88, Nov 25, 2009.

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Whats the smarter move here?

Poll closed Dec 25, 2009.

  1. Hell yeah mod the truck man!!!

    15 vote(s)
    14.9%

  2. No dumbass.....your girl

    35 vote(s)
    34.7%

  3. Try to get her to help......then if that fails continue to work on your truck

    51 vote(s)
    50.5%
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  1. Nov 26, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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    silverback

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    silverback Well-Known Member

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    X1million.

    Thankyou for allowing us citizens to fix our trucks, drink our beer and live in a way that most countrys can't, with freedom.
     
    silverback, Nov 26, 2009
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  2. Nov 26, 2009 at 5:37 PM
    #22
    invisionz111

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    invisionz111 Well-Known Member

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    f**k in the truck, mod
    f**k in the truck, mod
    f**k in the truck, mod
    f**k in the truck, mod
    f**k in the truck, mod

    best of both :devil:
     
    invisionz111, Nov 26, 2009
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  3. Nov 27, 2009 at 12:55 AM
    #23
    VenomTaco88

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    VenomTaco88 [OP] Just Got Engaged!

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    K&N cold air intake, Full Double Wall stainless steel Megaflow exhaust, custom nerf bars

    lol its been done my man manya times good shit huh lol she likes it but i dont i dont wanna make a mess it would suck lol
     
    VenomTaco88, Nov 27, 2009
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  4. Nov 27, 2009 at 4:47 AM
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    invisionz111

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    invisionz111 Well-Known Member

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    wtf?
     
    invisionz111, Nov 27, 2009
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  5. Nov 27, 2009 at 7:44 AM
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    McJosh

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    McJosh avidoffroad.com

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    Hahahaha what?!
     
    McJosh, Nov 27, 2009
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  6. Nov 28, 2009 at 7:38 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    Theres always time to mod your truck. Do simple mods that yall can do together. A truck is a truck.

    A future Wife...... thats a little different
     
    Lentsnh, Nov 28, 2009
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  7. Nov 28, 2009 at 11:24 PM
    #27
    Hooters69

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    No way dude this guy has it all wrong!, man runs his castle, i say spend what ever on your first love the truck, and she can bake you a pie after you get done workin on your truck bro! Taco's before H*#S, na man just kiddin, i voted do it together, if your gonna marry the girl you have to make everythig yours together, or atleast make her think it. See ya at work airman dirtbag
     
    Hooters69, Nov 28, 2009
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  8. Nov 29, 2009 at 8:16 AM
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    McJosh

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    Hahaha.
     
    McJosh, Nov 29, 2009
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  9. Nov 29, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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    808matt

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    i rather get laid then work on my truck
     
    808matt, Nov 29, 2009
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  10. Nov 29, 2009 at 8:30 AM
    #30
    DIVER_5

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    DIVER_5 DIVER_5

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    6" PRO COMP LIFT, PRO COMP SKID PLATE, FABTECH PRERUNNER BAR, 9" PROCOMP LIGHTS, 6000K hid HEADLAMPS WITH BLACK LENS'S, 19" ROCKSTAR WHEELS, 33" GOODYEAR MTR TIRES, DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND PIONEER SYSTEM WITH DVD, NAV, BLUE TOOTH & BACK UP CAMERA, 10" CUSTOM SUB BOX BEHIND REAR SEAT, ROCK SLIDER BARS WELDED ON, WITH LINE-X TO MATCH THE LINE-X PRERUNNER BAR
    I think we need to see a pic of both to make a educated decision..:p
     
    DIVER_5, Nov 29, 2009
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  11. Nov 29, 2009 at 8:38 AM
    #31
    McJosh

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    McJosh avidoffroad.com

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    Uh oh...lol

    PICS PICS PICS!!! oh wait, I'm sure he's already made the decision.
     
    McJosh, Nov 29, 2009
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  12. Nov 30, 2009 at 7:11 AM
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    Masada

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    All Pro Steel Plate Front Bumper| All Pro Light Bar| All Pro IFS Skid Plate| All Pro E-locker guard| PIAA 510 Fog Lights| Hella 700FF| Fox 2.5 Coilover| Bilstein 5100 on the rear| BHLM| Grill Craft MX Series insert| Added two D-rings to bed|AVID Off Road sliders| AFE Dry Flow S| Gibson Cat Back| Custom Bedbar with hilift mount| Camburg 1" Uni-Ball UCA's| Hi-Lift 48" Extreme
    Time with family and friends is more important than any mechanical achievement. You will make better memories with people than you would with a truck.

    How long are you off for, and what do you want to do to your truck? Maybe you could find a happy medium?
     
    Masada, Nov 30, 2009
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  13. Jan 1, 2010 at 1:23 PM
    #33
    NorthXNorthwest

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    Yeah dude, great questions on this. I'd go for tryign to get her involved. Maybe have her suggest a mod or have her shop for a billet antenna or sport pedals or something.
     
    NorthXNorthwest, Jan 1, 2010
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