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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. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:20 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    I disconnected the emergency brake line from the leaf springs and ground off the mount. I full droop there is no tension
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM
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    And it doesn't hit the tire or anything? WHen you get a chance I'm very interested in seeing a pic. You can PM me or whatnot. Love to see it. Thanks.
     
  3. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:29 PM
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    Interested as well!
     
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  4. Nov 20, 2015 at 4:27 PM
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    No it doesn't hit the tire at all.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2015 at 4:59 PM
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    The cable naturally curves towards the springs. Sorry for the shitty picture. Next time I take the wheels off I'll snap a shot

     
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  6. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    I think you answered this already but, what's the difference in the 885 coils and 887 coils? Does the 887 give more lift?
     
  7. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    Yea I think the 885 and 887 have a similar spring rate but the 887s are slightly taller
     
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  8. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    Alright thanks, they ride pretty stiff or comfortable?
    Just informing my self for when I actually can start upgrading stuff on my truck
     
  9. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:11 PM
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    I've never had them but from what I understand they are similar. They just provide less lift
     
  10. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    885 and 887 are the same spring rates. The 885s require a 1/2" top plate spacer to achieve a full 3" of lift. The 887s give you the full 3" of lift without a top plate spacer. This is all without a plate bumper and winch. For that, you need 886s.

    Sorry to thread jack..
     
  11. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:19 PM
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    Thanks for the input.
     
  12. Nov 20, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    Thanks for clarifying
     
  13. Nov 23, 2015 at 3:44 PM
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    Thanks for the info spencer
     
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  14. Nov 23, 2015 at 5:39 PM
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    Sick dude. I never saw that patch. I have the blue and yellow patch that matches the emblem but never saw that one. Cool.
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2015 at 5:48 PM
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    Thanks buddy
     
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    This build is sweet :jellydance:
     
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  17. Nov 23, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    Thanks dude
     
  18. Nov 23, 2015 at 6:35 PM
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    Headed out on wednesday evening for an overland tip to Tennessee with my wife!!! Time to break in TUROK :cool:

    Anyone out in northern Alabama, Tennessee, NC, or Georgia feel free to hit me up with suggestions for the trip or to link up for a beer or seven :cheers: We will be on the road from Wednesay-Sunday. It will be my wife and I and our chocolate lab Effie. As of now we have a completely open agenda and looking for cool shit to do!!
     
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