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Old Jun 21, 2013
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My drop is limited by the CVs I got, not sure if his machined axles will pull much more tho.
Right now I have about an inch of preload, I could back it out but it sits really low almost to low.
I don't mind if anyone pops in on this thread, IM trying to gather info to build my truck right. All this help is great. Adrian, won't the tens be to long for my truck as well, or just make taller hoops, how much?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2013
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The cv's im talking about are the 930 joints that do make a huge difference. Most guys use 10's with the btf kit. Just use a taller hoop. As for price im not sure yet im quite a ways away from taking them out still
 
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Old Jun 21, 2013
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Just let me know Adrian and I'll probably take em while IM stockpiling parts. Keep me posted on those 930 CVs to. Thanks man
 
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Old Jul 22, 2013
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No updates, but went camping and fishing, did some offroading to. Looking at goodg to the dunes in Walden, Co and play some
 
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Old Aug 6, 2013
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Ordered some fenders from fiberwerx, thanks to travisfab on Dr for the hookup. Had a good time at the dunes, learned I need way more suspension work. Super soft up front and need an air pump or something so I can airdown. Didn't get stuck tho. Love four wheel drive
 
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Old Aug 9, 2013
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Teaser for two weeks
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013
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raptor kit. nice!
 
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Old Aug 11, 2013
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Thanks but not raptor conversion completely. Six inch fenders with custom vents cut in them for the svt vents keeping the ranger look with some raptor influence. Some hood pins are coming too and modding my hood so my cowl is functional
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013
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Originally Posted by BACKCOUNTRYEDGE02
Thanks but not raptor conversion completely. Six inch fenders with custom vents cut in them for the svt vents keeping the ranger look with some raptor influence. Some hood pins are coming too and modding my hood so my cowl is functional
sounds awesome
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013
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Thanks, gives me reason to get 33s next January with a regear and locker. Gonna be unique for sure. Thanks for the compliments
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013
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Trying to make everything functional in this build instead of looks only.
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013
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I like your light bar in post 254. Any pics of how it's mounted?
 
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Old Aug 12, 2013
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Ya I've got some pics none closeup tho...just welded to my bumper brackets with 3/16 plate
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013
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Next step tires and wheels and maybe finish front end suspension. Got my fenders. Need some work but it's cool. Gonna bedline the wheel wells before I mount
 
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Old Sep 9, 2013
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They need wet sanding (lots of dirt) but they are drying tonight and should have them on tomorrow night
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013
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Fenders mounted, need to put vents in and set up snorkel now that my cap is here
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013
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Nice man, 35's asap!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2013
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Cool truck man.
 
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Old Sep 26, 2013
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IM going 33s since I dd my truck going with 3.75 BS 16 method standards and falkens in January. Newest mod finished today, snorkel so I don't worry about mud and water getting in the Airbox when IM offroading. Need to install vents finish up my hood. Install hood pins and then save up for wheels, tires, gears, and locker
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013
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Pic of it all cleaned up and a snow pic from today
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013
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Sharp looking truck u got their!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2013
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Thanks alot
 
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Old Oct 8, 2013
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Got brackets finished up for vents and snorkel upper mount, gonna finish a few more things before the move to Colorado
 
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Old Oct 17, 2013
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Old Nov 15, 2013
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Hey if you are still interested my 2.5x10's are coming off my truck in 2 weeks. You can have them for 650+shipping (no coils) they are in perfect shape and valved very nicely
 
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