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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. May 13, 2016 at 6:04 AM
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    Acerwin

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  2. May 13, 2016 at 7:58 AM
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    Thanks man!

    21.5 driver and 22.25 passenger. The mechanic that did the work was conveniently gone, but the owner got in laugh. It's all good by me, he was good to me and luckily no damage was done (other than having to endure terrible creaks for a few days).
     
  3. May 13, 2016 at 10:44 AM
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    ragincajun35

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    Well thats good. Im considering adding a spacer in the front to bring me up to 23" becasuse im currently at about 25.25 in the rear
     
  4. Jun 1, 2016 at 12:53 PM
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    Chux

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  5. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:16 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    Yea I know.... :bananadead:
     
  6. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:17 PM
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    ragincajun35

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    I've been busy.....

    image.jpg
     
  7. Jun 1, 2016 at 1:45 PM
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    Nice congrats!
     
  8. Jun 1, 2016 at 3:33 PM
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    Congrats buddy! Best mod ever besides getting married :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jun 2, 2016 at 8:49 AM
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    Trailer build has been on hold. I finally got it flipped over today and on its own weight. I'm very happy with the ride height. The deck height is right at 28.5" from the ground. Sits right even with the receiver on the truck which is perfect. The tongue weight is good. I can pick it up myself and roll it around very easily. The springs are a little softer than i expected which is good i guess but because of this i have definitely decided to roll with some shocks to make sure that it doesnt bounce around too much. Need to weld the fenders up and finish up a couple of last minute things (tailgate latch, wiring tubing, taillight mounts, shocks, etc.) and it will be off to powder coating!!

     
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  10. Jun 2, 2016 at 8:53 AM
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  11. Jun 7, 2016 at 3:44 AM
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    But they don't make overland carseats yet!!!
     
  12. Jun 7, 2016 at 4:19 AM
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    Next billion dollar idea right there :)
     
  13. Jun 7, 2016 at 5:51 AM
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  14. Jun 7, 2016 at 5:56 AM
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    Doesnt come with recovery gear its not legit. Also no plasti dip
     
  16. Jun 7, 2016 at 8:50 AM
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    But it does have a cup holder so you have a spot for your billit aluminum, neoprene handled, laser embossed, expo-2016 commerative, self-chilling, ceremac lined wine cozy ...
     
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  17. Jun 7, 2016 at 8:57 AM
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    I refuse to adventure without my ceramic lined wine cozy. Only 3 more payments!!
     
  18. Jun 7, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    Where else am i going to put my wine coolers?
     
  19. Jun 12, 2016 at 5:07 AM
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    Awesome Build! Just blew through some time here at work today by looking through 70 pages. I now have some more motivation to start ordering parts!
     
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  20. Jun 12, 2016 at 5:27 AM
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    Thanks!! Awesome dude let me know if you have any questions.
     
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