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Old 03-04-2007, 04:07 PM
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$500 Cash money What to do?

Right now my rig is built moderate and I enjoy wheeling it right behind trucks on 40's.

Its a 95 IFS 3.0 5speed ext cab

1.5in BJ spacers
2" BL
33 AT's
Some Daylighters


My plans for the truck where to get TSL radials or Goodyear MT/r's underneath it with my tax return but I'm wondering if I should hold out for cheaper tires and invest that money else where. Now dont say put it away for SAS because the SAS money will be made this summer. I'm looking for some suggestions here on what I can do with my money. I dont want to put anything into the front end beyond an idler arm brace (how much is that?) and maybe a sonora steel IFS brace. Lets here your ideas...

PS: The next paycheck is frame bob and flatbed.
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Originally Posted by Stomis
Right now my rig is built moderate and I enjoy wheeling it right behind trucks on 40's.

Its a 95 IFS 3.0 5speed ext cab

1.5in BJ spacers
2" BL
33 AT's
Some Daylighters
Can I see some pics thats the exact setup im looking to do on my 90 P/U!

I think you should lock the rear if you havent already!
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Yeah, I would do a rear locker. You would have so much more use out of your truck after that!!
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rear locker
Old 03-04-2007, 04:43 PM
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PS my rear is locked and rebuilt with yukons... I knew I forgot to mention something.
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Originally Posted by chrishf12
Can I see some pics thats the exact setup im looking to do on my 90 P/U!

I think you should lock the rear if you havent already!
I'm gonna take some pictures tomorrow. I have the original factory pictures with 0 lift and 31's and I need to take some "Stage 1" pics.
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Send it to me...I'll find something to spend it on no problem.

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Psh as long as it goes on my truck
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Put a locker in the front, if you have manual locking hubs!!
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I think it's funny how you can always tell when tax time is around here!
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I'm not gonna waste my money messing with the front like I said I plan to SAS.
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how bout a budbuilt crossmember??? just an idea

I second sending the money out it will find its way on someones truck! Some of us are a lil short on spending money!!! LOL (savin for senior week)
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The transfercase cross member? Everything out of that shop is so over priced... Idk I think I am just gonna spring for radial muds whether they'll be the TSL's or Goodyear MT/r's idk.
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Yeah, I could use a rear locker!! You can send me the money!!! But in all seriousness, why dont you put it away for a winch or something. Tires are good too though!
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I'm not a big saver. I just figure I should have some good tires to justify a SAS...
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Yeah, thats a good plan, I would go with that!
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dont blame ya there! Good tires are a must! I like the looks of the interco LTBs but thats just me! Just dont let the money go to waste! haha

And dont forget those pics I wanna see em!
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I saw this earlier today. http://denver.craigslist.org/pts/287488346.html
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Sounds expensive... I thought you could get em from the junkyard for like $300?
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If you're locked than look at gearing; IE crawler gears/dual cases. I cry every time I wheel cause I know how much better and more control I would have with lower gears. If I had the money to burn I would go with 4.7's from marlin.


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