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Old Aug 29, 2006
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finally 2" lift

got my package from summit and put them on today from 3 to 9 front lift. 2" skykacker coil springs. wow that was a new experience. i now have greater respect for you guys doing your own lifts. well, you prob have the right equiptment.

i will get pics up tommorow.

man i love it now off roading and the street ride is sooooo much better
 
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sweet, gonna get some beefier tires?
 
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Originally Posted by SanityAside
sweet, gonna get some beefier tires?
after i get a new windsheild
 
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Old Aug 29, 2006
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hell yeah i cant wait to see the pics i got the same truck as you almost! well the best of luck
 
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yea we want pics
 
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if your truck is insured, and hopefully it is, there is no deductable for that sort of thing so go claim it and gt it fixed asap its free. I dunno about you but my local Glass DR. or whoever gives away a free box of steaks with every windsheild it's like breaking it is a good thing!
 
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Pics Pics Pics!!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006
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Originally Posted by KARPE
if your truck is insured, and hopefully it is, there is no deductable for that sort of thing so go claim it and gt it fixed asap its free. I dunno about you but my local Glass DR. or whoever gives away a free box of steaks with every windsheild it's like breaking it is a good thing!
That's only in FL and maybe a couple other states... We get or windshields replaced for FREE!!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006
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its not free in indiana, 270 bucks for mine if i claim it.
 
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Get pics brother.....


Not free in ohio....its like a 250$ deductable or something, ive had a crack in mine for over a year (size of a dime) im lucky it hasnt spread...i went through 3 on my 1st car, my license plate cover on the front is all cracked from rocks also...damn ohio..

Rocky
 
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Dang, in fl its free...thats awesome!!!
 
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ok here are some pics
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new shocks and 2" lift springs
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the truck needs some work done before i add the AAL in the rear (windshield, new body attachment in the front(old one welded on) and muffler replaced/patched, and body work)

later i hope to add 29" SS TSL tires to it when i am done with the rest
 
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damn man, is all the mods really worth it? Why not get a newwer truck that doesnt have cancer?

Rocky
 
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Looking good.
 
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looks way better, like how it rides?
 
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Old Aug 30, 2006
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Originally Posted by RockysFord
damn man, is all the mods really worth it? Why not get a newwer truck that doesnt have cancer?

Rocky
i will prob just save it and get a new truck ASAP

i will use this one (unless i can sell it) as a work/trail truck for the back.

i try not to do anything that isnt necessary and when i do its really cheap and done just enought to keep it alive and going as long as i have it.
ya its really not worth a ton

windshield, new body attachment in the front(old one welded on) and muffler replaced/patched, and body work

i figure i will get the parts cheap from the JY and do it myself

windshield--not worrying too much(but my dad is)
body attachment--welding should hold it fine
muffler--weld plate on the hole and holes on the pipe
body work--not really worth the time
AAL--lift and extra weight capacity

its a great little truck for off roading in 2wd, and work(longbed) but i need something nicer

but as crappy as it is its amazingly reliable(few minor problems, but mostly basic needs)

hope to find another 4x4 ex. cab ranger, 4x4 ex. cab s-10, or jeep at some point
 
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Cool.
 
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Nice, Bilstien or OME shocks??
 
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glad you got it done okay
 
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buy another 91 or a 93-97 style
 
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Originally Posted by rolla_guy72
Nice, Bilstien or OME shocks??

monroe gas-matic shocks

it rides soo much better on and off road. its like night and day
 
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