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Old Nov 14, 2014
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Thanks man!

I still have them sitting here haha
 
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Old Dec 15, 2014
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oh damn missed the install! nice work, should be rad when its all dialed.
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014
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Ballin!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014
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Thanks! Might as well show whats new.

After a what 2.5 year wait? I finally got the passenger side 930 cv lol BIG thanks to vegasdezertfab for getting this CV situation finally figured out
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014
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slick! one time deal? or you guys get a source figured out who will make them per request?
 
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Old Dec 16, 2014
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They can be made per request, i think VDF had a bunch made so they are in stock. BTF actually has them now too
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014
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right on, I've had great luck with my dixons but at least I know I have replacement options.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014
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^^ Based on your guys' builds I would buy extras.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014
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At $1300/pair thats not an option haha
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014
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Options schmoptions. That is pretty pricey. But knowing your covered if one fails.. priceless.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2014
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If one fails im ripping the front end off and doing a D44/D35 TTb hybrid
 
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Old Dec 21, 2014
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^already been thinking of that. swinger steering no more rack. beefier axles to handle the power I want to put in the truck
 
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Old Dec 22, 2014
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And a locker!
 
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Old Dec 23, 2014
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Haha true! And replacement axles everywhere :)
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015
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Have been having fun/beating on things/tuning shocks making sure everything is good for going down to KOH again this year.

Also went 4x4ing up the mountains. Never got stuck once, we took the ditch up becuae the road was a sheet of ice
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015
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Old Jan 9, 2015
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Sweet man, looks like fun.
 
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that action shot is badass
 
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Old Jan 9, 2015
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that action shot is badass
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so bad ***! truck is looking great man! i'm so torn between LT and SAS
 
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Old Jan 10, 2015
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Thanks guys,

Mike I was torn too until i rode in an sas'd ranger, wasnt for me and now there are 3 different LT 4x4 kits available with no shortage of axles. BUT it is quite a commitment to tearing apart the entire truck haha
 
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Old Jan 10, 2015
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Thanks guys, Mike I was torn too until i rode in an sas'd ranger, wasnt for me and now there are 3 different LT 4x4 kits available with no shortage of axles. BUT it is quite a commitment to tearing apart the entire truck haha
The tear down is NBD it's the width I worry about adding 8 in to my track width is not good for the trails around here.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2015
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I have tight trails as well but its never been an issue. If anything its helped, being low and wide has given me a lot of stability, and i still fit in any trail. Lots of people think IFS cant wheel until they see what my truck can do, shuts them up quick :p next step is a front locker. If I cant find an aussie I am swapping in a tacoma front diff
 
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Originally Posted by BLK02
Thanks guys,

Mike I was torn too until i rode in an sas'd ranger, wasnt for me and now there are 3 different LT 4x4 kits available with no shortage of axles. BUT it is quite a commitment to tearing apart the entire truck haha
What kits are available now? Thought Dixon bros wasn't around anymore?

I know I'd rather have LT than SAS, especially being here near the desert and not have to lose my 4x4.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2015
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Nvm.. google is my friend.. found this: VDF Ford Ranger Edge 4WD Long Travel Suspension - Vegas Dezert Fab
 
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