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Join Date: Jul 2006
11-16-2006, 6:21 PM
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flying to arizona to pick truck just thought i would get some feedback. pulling 2005 21v with this rig.
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Join Date: Feb 2006
11-16-2006, 6:24 PM
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Sweet jiminey... I think you could probably tow a 747 to the lake with that thing.
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Join Date: Aug 2003
11-16-2006, 6:37 PM
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its an extended cab but sweet truck no less. a bit on the big side for me tho. how big are the tires and lift?
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Join Date: Jun 2005
11-16-2006, 6:40 PM
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I was also curious about the lift and tire size. It's about where I wanna put my excursion.
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11-16-2006, 6:54 PM
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Nice looking rig.
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Join Date: Sep 2005
11-16-2006, 6:55 PM
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I'm guessing 8.5" lift with 37's. Sick truck!
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Join Date: Nov 2005
11-16-2006, 7:03 PM
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have fun reversing at the ramp.... ahhhh I can't see the boat behind me!!!!
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Join Date: Oct 2005
11-16-2006, 7:06 PM
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Those are definitely 20's and I would guess 37 or 38's on the tires.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-16-2006, 7:14 PM
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sweet truck 02/03? one of the last years of the 7.3l and the leaf springs... have fun making a u-turn at the bottom of the ramp. if the offset of the wheels are wrong then the tires will rub on the leaf. i have a couple buddies with them, one has a 01 crew cab short bed on 37's on 17's and the other has a 99 std cab long bed on 42' on 22.5" semi wheels, my gf's ext cab longbed is stock all of them pull my 06 210te easily, the ext cab isnt that cramped either... watch rock chips and diesel smoke on your boat though. if you dont mind me asking how much are you paying? what are the upgrades? i spy a banks sticker.
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11-16-2006, 7:17 PM
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duece duece's maybe? really nice truck btw! id be pumped! (Message edited by mendo247 on November 16, 2006)
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-16-2006, 7:39 PM
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my guess would be 40's on 22's
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Join Date: Sep 2005
11-16-2006, 8:05 PM
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If those are 22's then the tires are 40's. I think they are 20's with 38's. The angle of the picture makes it hard to tell. (Message edited by humboldtboarder on November 16, 2006)
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Join Date: Nov 2003
11-16-2006, 8:43 PM
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triple duece's wit fiddy's brah! Hells yeah! Super sick!...but seriously, clean looking rig man.
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11-17-2006, 6:12 AM
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Hell yea! Sweet looking rig. Lifted trucks haulin' boats is where its at. Better have faith in whomever is backing down the ramp though. Everyone in my crew can't seem to figure it out in my rig (02 Z71 w/ 8")
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Join Date: May 2003
11-17-2006, 7:03 AM
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I think that truck would be a perfect candidate for one of the license plate cameras to see the boat for hookup and unloading. Sick ride, btw!
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Join Date: Jan 2003
11-17-2006, 7:20 AM
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nice ride. Hit me up if you want to hit the lake while you're here. I see we have similar taste. I've had great luck with these.
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Join Date: Mar 2006
11-17-2006, 7:48 AM
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dan lee, What is that profile pic???? Were you at the ramp and saw that? I think that would have to classify as "surf wake worthy."
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Join Date: Jan 2003
11-17-2006, 9:51 AM
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Robb, Thats my old boat. It's wake worthy. Check photos here. 21 footers are just as much fun, easier to keep clean and a little cheaper at the gas pump. http://www.surfsideboats.com/news.asp?chaid=112988&chsid=1861&header=&nav=&disp lay=&tab=&topsiteid=&siteid=&bvdid=2101&bvdid_filt er=
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Join Date: Mar 2006
11-17-2006, 10:37 AM
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Good Golly!!!! .. That's a wake!
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11-17-2006, 10:43 AM
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That thing is huge!!!!! I am scared just looking at it!
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Join Date: May 2003
11-17-2006, 11:05 AM
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Blah Blah Blah....can't see the boat, can't turn around...whatever! The tow-ability of a heavy duty truck with a diesel more than makes up for these small gripes. I would take these concerns over a 1/2 ton gas truck anyday and tow circles around the Tahoes and Yukons with better mpg. Congrats! That truck is sick. I have a Superduty Crew Cab long bed (but a V10) It's like operating a fricken machine...I dig it. But it could never be a daily driver.
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Join Date: Nov 2002
11-17-2006, 11:25 AM
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Now take that big beautiful ride and add one of these to it. http://www.greasecar.com/ I'm seriously thinking about getting a diesel and doing this. Amazing mileage, cheap fuel, a little bit of a pain in the arse but can you imagine the cost savings? Take that you OPEC SOBs!!! That way when people give you ish for having a guzzler (at least here in CA) you can fire back and make them feel like a tool.
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11-17-2006, 12:13 PM
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i wouldnt recomend doing that lol.. good idea however not the best thing for your truck.. lots of people have had nothing but problems running systems like this or biodiesel in their trucks..
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-17-2006, 1:09 PM
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i believe if a cop wants to be a dick there is pretty hefty fine for running untaxed fuel. also about the turning around deal i only mentioned it because these trucks in particular suck in that dept. it takes a mile to turn around, i ran off the ramp at mendo in my girlfriends truck making the turn. not the new ones though since they have coil springs and offer a much better turning radius. i dont get what everyones saying about not being able to see the boat dont you use your side mirrors? the boat will either be centered up in both mirrors or of to one side or the other it will always be in at least 1 mirror.
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Join Date: May 2004
11-17-2006, 1:15 PM
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Most people on this board have a tower on their boat as well and unless you have bigfoot you will be able to see that.
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11-17-2006, 1:50 PM
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nice truck cuz, cant wait to drive it.
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Join Date: Dec 2003
11-17-2006, 2:19 PM
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That truck is so huge it's actually creating weather! The top of that thing must be about 12,000 ft!
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Join Date: Jul 2006
11-17-2006, 4:56 PM
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11-17-2006, 4:57 PM
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dont know why it did that try again later
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Join Date: Jul 2004
11-18-2006, 12:33 AM
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this works pretty good, sorry don't have a pic with the boat, 22 Supra SSV
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Join Date: Apr 2003
11-18-2006, 4:23 AM
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wheres the tow bar?
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Join Date: Oct 2006
11-18-2006, 7:57 AM
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That's funny I don't see a hitch. Must be hidden on those.
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Join Date: Jul 2001
11-18-2006, 8:02 AM
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How many of you with the big lifted trucks actually take them mudding?
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Join Date: Jul 2004
11-18-2006, 9:21 AM
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yes it is hidden, there is a flap that opens in the bumper
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Join Date: Jun 2005
11-18-2006, 10:25 AM
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Danny: Thats a cool looking rig congrat's Taste in tow rig's is as diverce as taste in boats. When the post said rolling to the lake in style and power I was thinking it was gonna be a Esclade or somthing like what Dimity posted. Like I said diffrent style and difrent taste. I crack up at all the diesel power guy's taking about how a diesel tow's like nothing else. Ummm I guess so. .
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Join Date: Jul 2006
11-18-2006, 12:46 PM
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im pesonally like dodge's to drive but when it comes to torque and an uphill i promise i will just kick in some turbo and go right by you. lol oh yeah here is a pic of the 16'' drop hitch
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Join Date: Jun 2006
11-18-2006, 5:23 PM
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trucks have mirrors on them, why would you have to turn your head around..
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Join Date: Jul 2001
11-18-2006, 5:40 PM
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I want to see some pics of these trucks all muddy.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
11-18-2006, 6:25 PM
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Tim: Why? LOL Man you gotta give it up to the the people that have these lifted turcks that are clean as hell underneath. Lots of work keeping them clean under there. That truck is not my style but I can apreciate the work that goes into keeping somthing nice what ever it is you have.
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Join Date: Jul 2001
11-18-2006, 7:02 PM
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Grant, the pics would show that they actually take it off road. Because what is the point of doing that to your truck if you don't? (Message edited by timmy on November 18, 2006)
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Join Date: Jun 2006
11-18-2006, 8:13 PM
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Some people just like the way they look. It's like when you see an old person driving a corvette. Have you ever owned something and taken it off road in the mud? It is a lot of work too get it clean again.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
11-18-2006, 9:50 PM
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I agree with Kristen, I used to charge any mud hole I saw... But it would take me about 3 trips to the car wash before I even got my truck decent looking again. Now I only go "Froadin" when I have a ton of stored up quarters in ash tray. Danny T. www.OKCBoardShop.com www.WakeboardOklahoma.com
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Join Date: Jul 2006
11-18-2006, 10:18 PM
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Danny T. just thought i would throw a shout out on the cable park i cant wait. Draper player.
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Join Date: Apr 2004
11-18-2006, 10:23 PM
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Hey thanks man! Check out the new pics on the cable website! www.WakeboardOklahoma.com Danny T. www.OKCBoardShop.com www.WakeboardOklahoma.com
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-19-2006, 2:15 PM
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11-19-2006, 2:15 PM
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11-19-2006, 2:19 PM
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11-19-2006, 3:05 PM
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that's what I am talking about!
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11-19-2006, 7:02 PM
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nice pics
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Join Date: Sep 2006
11-19-2006, 10:00 PM
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I guess that bling it has yet to step over into the dark side, exhaust that is... you will be hard pressed to find someone that would prefer to tow with a gasoline engine over diesel.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
11-20-2006, 9:28 AM
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John: Im sure there is lots of people that prefer a gas over diesel. If all you were gonna do was tow then Diesel is a great option. IMO a long wheel base SUV like a Surbarban is the best tow rig for these reasons. Smooth ride Quite, all the bells and whistles in comfort. I have ridden and driven a few friends F-350's and they have lots of power but ride and drive pretty hard making towing not as comfortable.
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Join Date: Jul 2002
11-20-2006, 9:45 AM
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Yeah, gas is way better than diesel.... To charge up your hybrid, not to tow. J/K. I never thought too much about diesel till I drove one. Now I'll never own a gas truck again. I guess I could be strange though. I love the sound of the turbo and the way it just spools through the gears. 3/4 ton, diesel Suburban, that's a proper tow rig. I wish you could option one like that these days. Grant, as far as F-350's.... Yeah, they're brutal when they're un-loaded. The 250's are a lot more comfortable. Kinda like driving a sports car. Definitely not cush like a Denali or Escalade, but not too bad. Norm: That's bada$$. Definitely like seeing trucks used for truck stuff.
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11-20-2006, 12:14 PM
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Charging thru a mud hole is fun as hell, but I can't stand my truck being that dirty, b/c it takes me a month to get it back to how it was and not find some dirt or dried mud each time I climb under it. Besides, mudding is hard on shiz.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
11-20-2006, 2:36 PM
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I love the Dodge and the F250 but the Chevy HD 2500 does ride much smoother. Independent front suspension verse straight axle.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-20-2006, 2:54 PM
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ifs = more parts to wear out. dont get me wrong im a chevy guy but im not a fan of the ifs for that reason.
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Join Date: Oct 2005
11-20-2006, 6:31 PM
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Norm I'm picking up what you're throwing down but I will spend a little extra in parts for a much smoother ride. My truck lifted rides smoother than my friends stock f-250.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-21-2006, 8:17 AM
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no i hear ya on that one id definitely get the chevy/gmc if i wasnt hard on my stuff. all sweet rides guys... tim, im looking into doing the 6 front end swap on my girlfriends 99 with all painted to match that looks sweet!
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-21-2006, 8:18 AM
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no i hear ya on that one id definitely get the chevy/gmc if i wasnt hard on my stuff. all sweet rides guys... tim, im looking into doing the 06 front end swap on my girlfriends 99 with all painted to match that looks sweet!
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11-21-2006, 11:22 AM
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Since we're throwin' up tow rig pics. Here's my 02 1500. 8" 35's and 20s. Those Super Duty's are extremely nice. Aaron I'm with ya on the ride quality
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Join Date: Jul 2002
11-21-2006, 4:09 PM
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Tim, that truck is a piece of art.... I'm not even sure I could drive that thing. Nice, man.... Really nice.
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Join Date: Jan 2006
11-21-2006, 4:38 PM
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norm, thats cool. It should look great with the new lights. You doing the whole clip lights and grill? Have you seen the new ford's the 08's? Not sure If I like them yet. I hear you on the ride of the Gm's, although this thing rides unreal for a truck this tall. Thanks Evan. I drive it everyday. My wife drives it when I am traveling. So it gets a ton of miles on it. It runs like a spotted ape. It will roast those 40's from a dead stop. I will see if I can scan in the article from Truckin, it was in the August issue.
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Join Date: Jun 2005
11-21-2006, 4:42 PM
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Tim- is your whole exhaust polished or just the last 3-4 feet of it?
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Join Date: Jan 2006
11-22-2006, 7:52 AM
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CAR, The whole thing is polished stainless. From the turbo back. 4 inch all the way with 5.5 in tip. It is from Hog Performance http://www.hogperformance.com/p_home.asp
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11-22-2006, 8:02 AM
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The lift is a bit much for my taste, but that's nice work, Tim. Are you familiar with Fabtech? What do you think of their suspensions? (Message edited by swass on November 22, 2006)
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Join Date: Jan 2006
11-22-2006, 8:21 AM
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thanks. fabtech makes a really nice kit. Had fabtech on my last truck. Rize does make smaller kits too. http://www.rizeind.com/
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11-22-2006, 8:23 AM
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Thanks. I've had my eye on a 6" Fabtech lift for awhile now. I'm waiting for my money tree to bloom.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
11-22-2006, 8:53 AM
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my dad has a 5" fabtech on his megacab and the thing rides nice, not alot of body roll either coming back form berryessa over angwin we were keeping up with a z4 with 6 ppl in the cab 4 of them were asleep.
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11-22-2006, 9:07 AM
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I've seen Tim's truck in person at a local Dallaswakeboarding event and can vouch for how badass the truck is. The lift is a bit much for me but there's no doubt it turns heads. And yes it has seen some mud Tim.......I remember you after the mud wrestling display doing some nice mud burnouts!!
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Join Date: Jan 2006
11-22-2006, 9:22 AM
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HaHa, oh yeah, a little bit of mud. Not even close to norms though. How can I forget the chicks mud wrestling!!! And all of us almost getting struck by lighting. That was a fun event. Crazy weather but made it fun
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Join Date: Jan 2006
11-22-2006, 9:34 AM
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Just for grins, here's my wish list: Banks Big Hoss ATS transmission and torque converter Brembo or Roush brakes 5.5" Fabtech lift 35s on Weld Racing Mountain Crushers
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11-22-2006, 12:42 PM
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I'd love to see that dually swerve to miss an object while towing a boat at freeway speeds. Close your eyes and KYAG
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Join Date: Jul 2006
11-24-2006, 7:30 AM
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Here's mine '97 burb, 36k original miles, 454ci, special ordered 1 ton running gear as the suburban is a 3/4 chassis, 6" pro-comp lift, leather, painted front and rear bumpers, phantom grill, every option, blah,blah.blah... The rim and tire size is definitely a little behind the times but I can live with it. I had a '97 F-150 before this and what an upgrade! All you guys have some great looking rigs!
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Join Date: Jun 2006
11-26-2006, 2:34 PM
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F150 FX4, 5.4l, 4.56 gears, 6" Pro-Comp lift, 35" Pro-comp all terrains, Troyer XCal2 Tuner
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Join Date: Nov 2006
11-26-2006, 3:21 PM
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I made a post on my rig but I have to put it here to. It isnt diesel but the 350 in it pulls like a charm. Air Ride just looks good.
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Join Date: Aug 2004
11-26-2006, 4:17 PM
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really dig on Dmitry (boardr2d) Range Rover....very understated and not to mention argubly the best 4x4 in the world...
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Join Date: Nov 2006
11-26-2006, 4:40 PM
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I just use my buddies boat and his truck, I bought this instead. (BTW not the boat in the background!)
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Join Date: Apr 2004
11-26-2006, 8:29 PM
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My two tow rigs... We use the Jep for wakeskate days behind the fishing boat and the boardmobile for days with the new Supra. I can totally say that all the chicks dig the boardmobile. It is truly the defenition of riding in style with power! Danny T. www.OKCBoardShop.com www.WakeboardOklahoma.com
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11-27-2006, 1:58 PM
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