Turok....Louisiana Dinosaur Slayer Dad Rig Build

Ok..... just wait ......

 

Idk I mean I do but I don't also. It has its ups and downs.

 

Yea like 12"+ of up and down. It also has +2" left and right

 

No sir. Bumper, compressor, locker(s),winch,snorkel,RTT, should I keep going?

 

Yea go ahead.... wait until you run out of things.... I'm just saying. I never thought I would want to do more shit to my truck lol

 

My name is Spencer and I'm addicted to doing shit To my truck

 

True but you saw what @northwesttaco was saying about his steering that he'll have to replace more often and just the maintenance of LT itself. Well see. I do know I'm going 37's but when is the question and if I'll stay mid travel and finish saving up for sas or go LT for a few years and then finish saving for sas.

 

That's right. Admitting you are powerless is the first step. I'm a total junkie.

 

I really don't have any desire to SAS.... plus all of the problems seem to be linked more to 35s than the LT itself. I talked with total chaos on the phone today. They said with the same amount of lift, mid travel actually puts more wear and tear on steering and drivetrain components

 

What was their reasoning behind that?

More like 10.5"-11" max. 2wd trucks can get 11.5" out of the kit but our cv's bind around 11".
By the time you set up the bumps properly and limit straps you'll be around 10.5" of vertical travel, maybe a little less

 

They said with the same amount of lift that a mid travel truck will have more extreme angles on both the axles and the steering components. They said the 35 inch tires is more of the culprit for wear when you go LT 35s

 

Yeah that is all true. fir some reason I was thinking wheel bearings etc

 

I still thought LT would put more wear on your vehicle than mid travel

 

On certain components Im sure it does. Like steering and CV joints from being extended out. But not sure exactly how much compared to stock width

 

It just pushes your wheels out. The arms and coils are what is bearing the load. The steering and axles are actually at a better angle and will be in less of a bind

 

according to TC.... who may just be trying to sell me a LT kit.... soooo there's that lol

 

Nah I can't see them being like that. They're a good company.

 

Got the Total Chaos bed stiffeners installed today. I'm glad I got them because my driver side was actually staring to go out a little. These pulled it back in. I had to trim my drawer face a little but my platform fit just fine with them. It actually snugged everything up a bit. Thanks to @totalchaos for making these. Great preventative to keep from costly repairs.

 

So.. you keeping the truck now?

 

Yep! Paid it off....