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Believe me, I've read all the threads here on the subject, but I ...
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02-21-2012, 05:42 PM
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Suspension, Frame Reinforcement, Bump stops...
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Believe me, I've read all the threads here on the subject, but I wanted to organize my thoughts here and hopefully get some constructive feedback.
The last thing I want to do is pit all of our vendors against each other, but here's my question:
I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension on my truck.
The King 3.0's all around, frame reinforcement, bump stop and deavers (or nationals). I'm even considering upper arms and brake lines while I'm at it. Although I may never use this system to its full potential, I can still see many benefits from having it.
I've checked out ADD, RPG, Outlaw and a couple others. I can get everything I want through Outlaw (even added everything to my online cart to see the total and it was all I could do to NOT pull out the Amex and go to town).
RPG and ADD have kits I can put together too, although I may not be able to get some/all of the components from those single shops (from what i can tell on their websites).
Who has a setup like I'm talking about? Pros/Cons? Looking for honest consumer feedback.
Thanks!
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02-21-2012, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Phyguy
Believe me, I've read all the threads here on the subject, but I wanted to organize my thoughts here and hopefully get some constructive feedback.
The last thing I want to do is pit all of our vendors against each other, but here's my question:
I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension on my truck.
The King 3.0's all around, frame reinforcement, bump stop and deavers (or nationals). I'm even considering upper arms and brake lines while I'm at it. Although I may never use this system to its full potential, I can still see many benefits from having it.
I've checked out ADD, RPG, Outlaw and a couple others. I can get everything I want through Outlaw (even added everything to my online cart to see the total and it was all I could do to NOT pull out the Amex and go to town).
RPG and ADD have kits I can put together too, although I may not be able to get some/all of the components from those single shops (from what i can tell on their websites).
Who has a setup like I'm talking about? Pros/Cons? Looking for honest consumer feedback.
Thanks!
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Whoa! What did THAT checkout total look like?! 
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02-21-2012, 05:56 PM
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Just finished with the spring thing lol. Springs are not springs-----they can be customized for your specific application. If you are just doing this all for show then who cares and use what the vendors here have (they may have what you need). If you are in CO and driving for example Stoney Pass to Silverton then the CA boys trucks would die because Baja is a sweet baby compaired to Stoney Mountian Pass esp in a Raptor.
Fricking thing is a killer on CJ5's and Land Cruisers! Put some thought into it then get the money out not before. Goes for tires and wheels as well---CO rocks are worse than knives because of the F/T cycle keeps making new tire killers and with the added track of the Raptor sidewalls MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY---not cool tread lol.
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02-21-2012, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Boss Hoss
Just finished with the spring thing lol. Springs are not springs-----they can be customized for your specific application. If you are just doing this all for show then who cares and use what the vendors here have (they may have what you need). If you are in CO and driving for example Stoney Pass to Silverton then the CA boys trucks would die because Baja is a sweet baby compaired to Stoney Mountian Pass esp in a Raptor.
Fricking thing is a killer on CJ5's and Land Cruisers! Put some thought into it then get the money out not before. Goes for tires and wheels as well---CO rocks are worse than knives because of the F/T cycle keeps making new tire killers and with the added track of the Raptor sidewalls MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY---not cool tread lol.
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Getting off topic here, but my Raptor has done most of the passes in the San Juans with zero flats, and stock suspension.
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On Topic, I have the RPG Stage 2 Kit and custom Deavers on order, I'm looking forward to getting it all put on.
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02-21-2012, 06:18 PM
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My end goals is to have King 3.0s with the RPG stage 3, RPG upper control arms and RPG tie rods. I'll have all but the Kings this summer.
Looks like you have a good list going.
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02-21-2012, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dane
Whoa! What did THAT checkout total look like?! |
I just did it myself because I was curious and it was $8,125.  I wish I could throw down that much in mods right now, but it's not in the cards.
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02-21-2012, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by whisler151
My end goals is to have King 3.0s with the RPG stage 3, RPG upper control arms and RPG tie rods. I'll have all but the Kings this summer.
Looks like you have a good list going.
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Yeah, it's a best-case scenario list. It'll take some work to get it past the wifey, but it's bonus time for both of us...plus, I think the vendors do some kind of special for FRF members, plus that total was without a call...who knows what they will do for 'friends'.
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Originally Posted by Boss Hoss
Just finished with the spring thing lol. Springs are not springs-----they can be customized for your specific application. If you are just doing this all for show then who cares and use what the vendors here have (they may have what you need). If you are in CO and driving for example Stoney Pass to Silverton then the CA boys trucks would die because Baja is a sweet baby compaired to Stoney Mountian Pass esp in a Raptor.
Fricking thing is a killer on CJ5's and Land Cruisers! Put some thought into it then get the money out not before. Goes for tires and wheels as well---CO rocks are worse than knives because of the F/T cycle keeps making new tire killers and with the added track of the Raptor sidewalls MUST BE GIVEN PRIORITY---not cool tread lol.
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Definitely good advice. I got some good CO pin striping this summer and the truck held up great. Had to use 4x4 low and hill descent mode a LOT and it worked well. The tires and traction held up well on the loose, sharp rocks above treeline (MAS didn't like the thin air as much I don't think).
the kings are fully adjustable and the leafs can't hurt (hopefully). Who knows...I'll do some research.
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Originally Posted by Dane
Whoa! What did THAT checkout total look like?! |
I'm not responding to you until you agree to a meet-up considering I could probably throw a rock and hit your house from my deck.
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02-21-2012, 07:51 PM
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I'm hearing rumors of 3" Fox fronts with bypass in the not too distant future.
My RPG Stage 3 is to be installed tomorrow. 
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02-21-2012, 09:09 PM
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I can't speak for other kits...
But I literally beat the hell out of my truck and drive it VERY hard almost every other weekend. 25,000 miles in 10 months, a large portion of those off road miles. Bent my frame, had it fixed, had the Outlaw setup put on my truck. Also had the +2 Deavers, only to change them out to the +3 Deavers because of the weight I carry.
Since getting the reinforcements at Outlaw, I've had zero problems, the truck drives so much better off road with the new Deavers, and it seems it's up to any of the abuse I've been able to throw at it so far.
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02-21-2012, 09:28 PM
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On Topic, I have the RPG Stage 2 Kit and custom Deavers on order, I'm looking forward to getting it all put on.
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Nice choice of setup  what is Deaver getting put together for you?
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