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Old Jan 2, 2009
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even when he wants to flex it to the max? he'll wanna keep them hooked up? is that the way that is designed, to stay connected but able to get good articulation/flex?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Originally Posted by red_fx2
even when he wants to flex it to the max? he'll wanna keep them hooked up? is that the way that is designed, to stay connected but able to get good articulation/flex?
Yes, they stay hooked up all the time. the way its designed with the torsion bar and length of the arms allow the suspension to flex.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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you still lose some travel though don't you?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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thanks andy, i understand a little better... hey when i get home in a few hours.... look for a PM from me.. i have a few questions on hi-steer.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Originally Posted by 99ranger4x4
you still lose some travel though don't you?
actually you dont, the bar just twists, but it is enough force to keep the body of the truck level. its pretty cool probably why its 400 bucks
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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mmm, its on all 4s! Just need to get the winch and batter back on. Then bleed the brakes if that goes well which it normally never does then I should be able to drive it some tomorrow. My fuel line is just kinked and no fuel line. So gotta wait on that.

Its a bit higher that I thought it was going to come out, should go down some with the winch and battery then just settle out hopefully an inch lower. The springs are STIFF compared to the jeep springs, idk if i did my calculations wrong or if the calculator itself was wrong, maybe its fine, have not drove it yet.







Yeah! Tire is in the center of the fender well. LOL





maybe some outside pics tomorrow.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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thats sick beyond belief
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Oh so sexy, sooooooo whats next now?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Just awesome!!
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Thanks guys.

Trent not much right now. I need to get working on my trailer and I want air bags and tint for the 150. I also need some new tie down straps for hauling the ranger.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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much better Zach with the axle forward!

great work as always i think you are a workaholic on it lol..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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ANNNND basically i just creamed a little...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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ANNNND basically i just creamed a little...
explains why your "N" keeps sticking...
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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it happennnnns
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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as it seems lol..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Sorry about your N key Shane
 
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its all good .


da mnnn sticky space bar .
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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Thats some nice work.

I have goal to have one in red.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2009
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wow that truck looks awesome some day i will have mine lookin similar to that hopefully but mine will be yellow lol
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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Looks awesome man, great job!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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thanks!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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beard get me some measurements, top fender ground, and under the door where you were showing me to measure i want to see how big it is compared to mine

it looks good, i thought it was going to take you longer to get it done but seems like you busted *** and figured it all out props to you man!

how much did this swap cost you? and total time wise?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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Alright zach ill be that way the end of june lets do mine.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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Its official i hate you haha no not really that thing looks sick do you have any good pics of where your upper links are mounted and if you dont mind me asking about how much did all the cost you? Ive only got about 1400 in the front of mine but its nothing close to what that is.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2009
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Took it for a spin today...its 1005 BETTER then his older set up
 
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