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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 775Toy
My truck handles great on & off road with hi steer setup without both torque or sway bars. I had planned on making a quick release sway bar setup but after driving it I felt I didn't need sway bars at all. I will be adding a steering stabilizer soon to help with steering wheel shake when on bumpy roads or trails at higher speeds.
Yeah I don't even think keeping your sway bar is an option with hysteer? Pretty sure it and the torque rod have to come off when doing it. Me and LOFR are both running stock though for the time being so that is where the conversation is derived from.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 05:46 AM
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I cannot wait to do Hi-steer. I absolutely hate the stock Push and pull steering on my truck. I have been trying to save for the kit.

I think you are right and sway bars are not even necessary after you do the install.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 08:31 AM
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1. New custom front bumper (Badlands baja - http://badlandbumpers.com/bajabumper.html)

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13. Add winch (Warn M8000)

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Needless to say the truck got a huge facelift. The guys at Badland Bumpers did a great job on my new bumper. Their lead fabricator/installer Cody then spent over 3 hours installing the new bumper, frame reinforcement, and winch. As if that wasn't enough, I offhandedly mentioned that I had developed an exhaust leak. He then offered to help me find it and weld it up. Amazing customer service all around. I highly recommend them.

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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Wow, that bumper looks awesome!!! I really like the added headlight protection! Nice winch too!
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 10:24 AM
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Wow, that bumper looks awesome!!! I really like the added headlight protection! Nice winch too!
Thanks man!
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 11:53 AM
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looks great, i like how the metal plates cut to fit around the tubing add a vary finished look not normally scene on a tube bumper.

your pics are frigging HUGE

edit- how do you like your Corbeaus? my back is getting to the point I am gonna need to get some quality seats if I am gonna get off road
plus need some that can hold up to daily driver duties

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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
looks great, i like how the metal plates cut to fit around the tubing add a vary finished look not normally scene on a tube bumper.

your pics are frigging HUGE

edit- how do you like your Corbeaus? my back is getting to the point I am gonna need to get some quality seats if I am gonna get off road
plus need some that can hold up to daily driver duties
What do you mean my pics are huge? They are showing up as normal size for me. Are they not for you guys? The Corbeaus are great I highly recommend them.
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 02:30 PM
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looks great man! I'm jealous of your winch!
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Old Oct 21, 2014 | 04:58 PM
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Looks great! Nice winch choice too!
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 03:42 AM
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Thanks fellas. I found that my passenser headlight was out yesterday morning. Ordered new headlights and bulbs from Marlin. They should be a nice upgrade.
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SqWADoosh
Thanks fellas. I found that my passenser headlight was out yesterday morning. Ordered new headlights and bulbs from Marlin. They should be a nice upgrade.

NICE! I'll have to check out Marlin's site, I've been wanting to do a headlight upgrade for awhile!
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 09:28 AM
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NICE! I'll have to check out Marlin's site, I've been wanting to do a headlight upgrade for awhile!
Here is what I got from him:

https://www.marlincrawler.com/air-el...ent-headlights

https://www.marlincrawler.com/air-el...eadlight-bulbs

Should be sweet.
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Old Oct 22, 2014 | 11:21 AM
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Sweet, thanks for the links, I book marked them to favorites so I can find it again, lol.
Look forward to seeing some pics of them installed!
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SqWADoosh
i wasn't aware marlin offered those. I put the top-of-the-line auto-zone one's in both of my trucks, they made a TON of difference over the stock ones. everyone always comments on how bright my headlights are. i wonder how they compare to those marlin ones... Drive up here so we can do a side-by-side comparison

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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by liveoffroad
i wasn't aware marlin offered those. I put the top-of-the-line auto-zone one's in both of my trucks, they made a TON of difference over the stock ones. everyone always comments on how bright my headlights are. i wonder how they compare to those marlin ones... Drive up here so we can do a side-by-side comparison
Funny you should say that. I'm planning a Moab trip for next summer. 1st gen runner meetup?
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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That bumper looks great!!!
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Gizler00
That bumper looks great!!!
Thanks man!
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Old Oct 27, 2014 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SqWADoosh
Funny you should say that. I'm planning a Moab trip for next summer. 1st gen runner meetup?
lets do it!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by liveoffroad
lets do it!
What would you say is the best time of year to go?
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SqWADoosh
What would you say is the best time of year to go?
march-may, after that its too hot. my brother and I are already discussing a late march trip, your welcome to come along
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