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Old May 1, 2014
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sounds like a plan stan!
 
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Old May 5, 2014
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got a wicked deal from FOA on their new fine thread 2.5 coilovers.
 
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Old May 9, 2014
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woohoo links showed up today
 
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sexy sexy tigs
 
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Old May 13, 2014
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Hell yeah! Look real nice
 
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FOA makes nice stuff these days
 
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schweeet!
 
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Old May 19, 2014
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Originally Posted by BLK02
FOA makes nice stuff these days
viper?
 
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Old May 19, 2014
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yea it is.

On another note the build is going to be on hold due to lack of time, looking to buy another truck thats actually usefull for life things and just rock the leafs on the ranger until this winter
 
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Useful for life things.... Pshhhh.. Overated :)
 
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haha yea but id rather tow the ranger down to oregon/cali than having to worry about making it home.. not to mention 35" MT's at 80mph for that long
 
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No doubt.. Why I have my Super Dirty
 
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im very stoked that FOA is coming out with higher quality budget shocks. the fine thread c/os are sweet
 
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Old May 21, 2014
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im very stoked that FOA is coming out with higher quality budget shocks. the fine thread c/os are sweet
i still havent seen them in person but i am told they are almost as nice as my radflos.
 
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Old May 21, 2014
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No doubt.. Why I have my Super Dirty
yea im pretty excited to get one so i can beat on the ranger more and not have to worry about making it home. Just having a hard time deciding on what tow piggy to buy
 
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Old May 22, 2014
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I'm obviously bias. But I love my 7.3,motor has given me zero issues for the 50k I've had it. Now has about 240k on the truck. Find a clean one near you or cali. Obviously not the most powerful new thing on the planet, but will last and is super easy to maintain.
 
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i put an offer down on a 2011 cummins 3500. if that falls through i want to go check out some Dmax's when i get home next week. Ive given up trying to find a nice 7.3, they just dont exist here so im just going to get some comfy new truck with a warranty
 
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Ive got my dad on his way to go start the wheeling and dealing on this for me while im out of town. Best mod for the ranger yet!
 
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oh damn, go big or go home
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014
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i havent done much other than find the bushings for the lower link pivots.. rod ends are on order. Anyway heres a close up of the coilovers
 
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Old Jun 1, 2014
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parts pile is sloooowly growing.
 
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very nice
 
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Old Jun 18, 2014
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my work station today. Got the links painted up and put in the rod ends.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014
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Looking good so far! You should have bought a 6.7 Ford if you got a 2011 Cummins. I just have to rag on you a little there.

I agree a good tow rig means a lot when going on long wheeling trips. You will love your purchase!
 
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Old Jun 19, 2014
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no thanks on the 6.7 ford, ive got a few friends with them and 6.7 cummins trucks that they use for work and the fords have been back for warranty several times and not one cummins has even had a bulb burn out lol.

im actually still looking too, going to see a couple duramax chevs today
 
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