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Turok....Louisiana Dinosaur Slayer Dad Rig Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by ragincajun35, Oct 24, 2015.

  1. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:44 PM
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    Didn't know that was a size. Think I'll stick with the 285/70r17
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    It equals 34x11 the wildpeaks are available in that size.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    Can't find the vendor I used. I'm sure the others are fine....
     
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  4. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    What brakes you thinking of doing? V8 Runner/Gx?
     
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  5. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    Well I'll be. I'd prob have to do some more trimming and think about gears. Don't think I need it though. I'm happy with my 285s now. I'd love bigger tires but I'm maxed out without having to start doing some serious work.
     
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  6. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:53 PM
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    That's what stopping me as well.
     
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  7. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:54 PM
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  8. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:56 PM
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    Sweet jesus, those are nice $$$$
     
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  9. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:57 PM
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    Just seems like a big step and honestly I don't need it. My truck is very capable of doing everything I need it to do. Very happy with my setup right now. Only thing is I would like a little ore stopping power.
     
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  10. Jan 6, 2018 at 8:58 PM
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    Stop quick and in a hurry.

    IMG_5455.jpg
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:28 AM
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  12. Jan 7, 2018 at 5:30 AM
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    All the bling in this photo and dude still has the factory soda can skid plate.
     
  13. Jan 7, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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    Very cool writeup! Thanks for sharing. Would still need 17" rims. I'm still looking. That 16" stoptech kit is on my radar now. Going to keep doing some digging.
     
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  14. Jan 7, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    There is so many ways to go with it. You can buy every part off Amazon and do it for as little as $450. I think the stop tech rotors are about $130 each so if you upgraded you would still be only about $600 + or - . Wouldn't have 6 piston binders though.
     
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  15. Jan 19, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    Any traditional bow hunters here?
    IMG_5491.jpg
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2018 at 7:20 PM
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    I used to mess around with it years ago. Have a friend that makes sinew backed bows. He is crazy into it.
     
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    I did a little bit before about 4 or 5 years ago, but I wasn't able to practice enough to build my confidence for deer shots at 40-50yards so I decided to hunt muzzle loader that year

    I want to stick a deer or elk one day though!
     
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    I'm from the good ol' Red Stick. Nice to see another La taco, love the build. Got any recommendations to go wheeling?
     
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