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Old Sep 16, 2009
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but the lean is on the side of the gas tank
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009
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i was wondering if i want more of a pre-runner suspension. should i do the expo spring and shackle swap
then just take a leaf out so its softer like a pre-runner?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009
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Originally Posted by HillPrideRanger
yours prob opens all the way tho lol
if its on with the tire on the inside, it swings out pretty far. If its mounted with the tire hanging out, it dont swing very far at all.


most rangers have a little lean to the drivers side. you could try swapping your springs from left to right, as the drivers spring usually gets slightly flatter over time.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009
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Originally Posted by slammer67
if its on with the tire on the inside, it swings out pretty far. If its mounted with the tire hanging out, it dont swing very far at all.


most rangers have a little lean to the drivers side. you could try swapping your springs from left to right, as the drivers spring usually gets slightly flatter over time.
yeah this is like 4 in of lean
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009
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have you checked the leafs yet? maybe you snapped a couple
 
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Old Sep 16, 2009
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Originally Posted by INT3RC3PTOR
have you checked the leafs yet? maybe you snapped a couple
i cant see any thing visual im going to clean it good tomorrow and take a look at it
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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hey guys i need a little help

my dad bought some fiberglass Baja fenders about a year ago
and he hasnt used them at all and they are just collecting dirt, so i was woundering if you guys could help me out in comeing up with a good argument on why he should let me put them on my truck saying as they fit.

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Old Sep 17, 2009
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because it'd make your truck sexier? end of argument. victory.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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i wish it would be that easy
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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You could always go put a couple nice dingers in yours lol
truck looks good though.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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thanks
and thats not a bad idea!
might put a lil wheel rub on it lol
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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any one else have any ideas?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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just try to cut your fenders for more wheel clearance and totally mess it up haha
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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ok ill do that
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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just to make sure 98 fenders wont fit on a 95 splash and visa versa will they?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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any body?
 
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Old Sep 17, 2009
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well i might be getting some new fenders!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2009
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well bad news..... the fenders that my dad has wont fit my truck.... so if any one has any that will fit a 98 PLEASE let me know because i must have pissed my drunk friend off last night because there is a nice lil foot print in mine now

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Old Sep 22, 2009
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hey guys

sorry i haven't posted any pics up lately on my progress, haven't really been able to work on it all that much

the only progress i have to show for is i primed everything

and sence i got a new camera last night i thought i would test it out on my truck

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let me know what you think!

Thanks
-Andy
 
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Old May 15, 2010
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man i love your truck, what did you do with your flares though?
 
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Old May 15, 2010
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progess report! current pics ect!
 
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