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Old 02-27-2014, 05:15 PM
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So guy, I had the idea of making my truck a prerunner. I plan on doing this over a period of time, but what all would be necessary? Coilovers, good tires, tubular bumpers, lsd, gears....what else? Has anyone done this before?
 
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Old 02-27-2014, 05:24 PM
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Well being that the term "prerunner" means a vehicle used to run the course prior to a race...a skateboard could be a prerunner. What are your goals and uses? That would more better determine your needs
 
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Take a look at Cody's truck, AKA:ProjektDirtFab

He has definitely gone the furthest with our body style.
 
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OT: get ur damn bumper done I cant wait to see it!! Trucks got a good stance with those new meats
 
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The truck will be a daily driver but also something to take out on the weekends. Nothing crazy. Very similar to ProjektDirtFab
 
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OT: get ur damn bumper done I cant wait to see it!! Trucks got a good stance with those new meats
Thanks Cody. Well, the front bumper is going to look very similar to yours. The rear is almost finished, but will be more like a high clearence off road bumper/hitch. Waiting for some nice weather here.
 
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for daily driver weekend warrior id say either copy the baja raider build or stick to mid travel. Stock arms. Maybe steering rod upgrade. And coilovers.
 
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Is there a kit available for the coilovers?
 
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No. A plate with tabs will need to be fabbed for the upper coil mount and either get a coilover that has fork style lower mount. Or cut the bushing off your control arm and weld in plate to allow the installation of heim style coilover
 
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How much do you have in your truck, upgrade-wise, if you don't mind me asking?
 



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