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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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Ok well i got a good start on them today. still have to attatch the top bars so that they become fully functional and of course paint it all. heres some pics!



 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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will the hangers in the front 'cause any issues?? or will they keep the suspension from binding???
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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No they allow for the suspension to move freely, back and forth and up and down and all in between. It just wont allow the axel to twist! Well, once i put the top mount bars on it wont twist. Hopefully get that done tomarrow
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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sweet gunna have to get my buddy to fab me up a set he makes custom 4 links, full air ride setups....this will cost me a couple cases of beer
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Looks really good, if you ever want to start making some to sell, holler at me
 
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Old Jan 18, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Look Great. I have a feeling you may be making a couple sets for guys around here
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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yea man i want a set too if ya start makin a bunch!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Looks awesome man. If you get to selling them I'll ponder also or if you are willing to, maybe a write up and parts list
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 01:00 PM
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Impressive. Hope it all works out. Traction bars are darn expensive to purchase!
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:10 PM
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Impressive. Hope it all works out. Traction bars are darn expensive to purchase!
yeah no kidding. The procomp ones are pretty darn cheap at just under 400 for them
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:38 PM
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Nice work! Looks like your setup will work with aftermarket leaf packs too
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:48 PM
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Might just have to make longer ones with bigger lifts due to the longer distance
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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you dont want procomps though, their design makes the suspension bind bad and does not allow for articulation.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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you dont want procomps though, their design makes the suspension bind bad and does not allow for articulation.
i just threw that out there i had no idea they sucked
 
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