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Old 10-13-2009 | 08:12 PM
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Those are badass pics! I haven't been on this sight for awhile so forgive if I missed it, but you have a front leveling kit, right? How do you not snap your tie rod ends with all that flex? I've already replaced both of mine since installing a 2" leveling kit about 5 months ago and all I drive is highway, no offroading whatsoever.

Edit: Disregard my previous question. I just read your vehicle information and see that you have a 5" lift. Whoops...
 

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Old 10-14-2009 | 10:05 PM
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Thanks, guys! I was suprised at how much flex there actually was when I took the picture. I think it might have just about as much as my old 85 Toyota with 6" lift and 35's.

Originally Posted by FirstDodge05
Those are badass pics! I haven't been on this sight for awhile so forgive if I missed it, but you have a front leveling kit, right? How do you not snap your tie rod ends with all that flex? I've already replaced both of mine since installing a 2" leveling kit about 5 months ago and all I drive is highway, no offroading whatsoever.

Edit: Disregard my previous question. I just read your vehicle information and see that you have a 5" lift. Whoops...
Actually, I am running the front end leveling kit. I got the Daystar kit and I replaced one of the tie rod end links when I put the kit in with the Monroe struts. I am still running one of the stock links and one aftermarket with no signs of wear on the front end at all so far. I installed all of this stuff in June, so maybe I am just lucky. The rest of the 5" lift is the 3" P.A. body lift.
 
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Old 10-14-2009 | 10:41 PM
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Awesome pics!!!!!
 
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Old 10-14-2009 | 11:12 PM
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Huh, I was unaware that they offered aftermarket links. Both mine are now just recently replaced (with stock links) so I will see how they hold up. Hopefully I won't have to spend the money again to replace them, but if I do, I may contact you again to see what route you went.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by popsnbeer
oh...and Sleds, what kind of cap is that you have? I want one similar to it (but I want roof rack system and higher rear for large items). Any idea on what these things cost? $600 or like $2,000 ??? Thanks!
Hey Pops, the cap I have is made in the interior of B.C. (Range Rider) and when I bought it I got what I thought was a real good deal @ $1250.00. It depends if you want the ones with windows that go all the way to the back, etc. I don't know how much they are in the states, but they can get very pricey here in Canada. The common ones are Leer, ARE, etc.

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looks awesome sleds a little jelous

and pops i called about a cap for my truck and they wanted 900 for a used one and that was a leer
Hey, Canadian. What's going on with that body lift? Do you have it in and where are the pics? Lets see that beast.
 
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Old 10-15-2009 | 10:31 PM
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Sleds man, that thing looks killer with the cap off. I mean it looked good before but wow! Nice work!
 
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Old 10-17-2009 | 10:51 AM
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sleds i have had it installed since aug but just have had to time to get pics i will get them up soon about to go wash the beast then i will snap a couple pics
 




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