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No.

Cross over is only really appicable when you get into bigger tires (36+) or around 6"s or more of lift.
(mainly the lift issue)

Are you running a D60?

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Does cross-over steering improve turning radius at all? Are there other tricks used to improve turning radius?

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No, D60 here. i'm 5'8 and my lady is 5'2 on a good day. so My truck won't ever get bigger than 33 and I only do light logging road wheeling. So I will be sticking with the dana 44. I was just curious if it would help my truck handle a little better.

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Axle is done and it's at least a roller again.

It's currently having to share the space, those 37's don't seem to look so big anymore...:sumo:

The interesting part is, how can one blazer with 37's & 2.5" springs, sit just as high as one with 42's & 6"s of lift? :confused:

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Cool pics! Wish I had two of 'em.

What am I talking about...I can't find the time to work on one. :lol:

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That could be the question of the day, actually the orange one sits 1"-2" higher from the first pic

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Give it time, you'll get there.

Two is a lot, this could change in the coming months.

Initially the tires on the blue blazer were pretty 'aired down' lets say but even when I pumped em back up, there's not a whole lot of difference between the two as far as sitting static.

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extra wt. and sagging springs on the blue one??

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Potentially, all the above I guess.

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Neat way to fill up a shop

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*Full* - ya got that right! :lol:

Less than 2ft all around, that's all the walking room that's left.

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Now your down to my level:lol:, but way cool to have them in YOUR shop. Maybe time to reorganize, relocate workbench to basement?

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DeeeeLishous :metal:
:mm:
:chevy:

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Is 2.5" the exact lift on the front of the red one? You have a shackle lift on the rear which should be 4" or more and it looks to be sitting level. Just curious.

BTW. They look good in there together. I'm glad the ballistic arm showed up finally. The H2 rims look good to. I always like the way they look on the older trucks.

Jason

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I think its time to add on to your garage:lol:. Maybe a "lean to" to park under.

and what does this mean? "Two is a lot, this could change in the coming months." Sellin' the fun truck?

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:lol: Like anybody would buy it! :lol:

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You kiddin'. I'd be honored to own it. I'd have a ball around here with one built like that. But I'm broke so no I couldn't buy it:lol::lol::lol:. Donations however are always welcome.:metal::lol:

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Remember, per our agreement, you give me first shot at getting it back.

Hopefully, if that happens, cash is a little more readily on hand!:waah:

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It'd be a tough choice but if the one I'm building now turns out as planned, ya never know.

You'll be the first to know, as per our agreement.

You want it before or after the taper job? :lol:

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Hmn, not sure. Certainly not ready now!

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That's good, me either.

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I take it that you two have a love for the Blazers. Can't let this drop off the front page.

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Just hit...ttt:lol:

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Yeah I know. But I thought I might get a response with a silly question and.........it worked. :lol:

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Thanks Ron, no recent work that amounted to anything, been focusing on the off road blazer for the upcoming Feb. run @ Rausch.

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you coming down this way next month? let me know the details...

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Heart Breaker run Feb. 28th (valentines theme I guess)

It's a one day ride but some of us are going to run two days, just don't know which two yet.

Might be Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun, hard to say right now.

How far are you from the park?

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Is this the place? http://www.tctri.org/

I'm 30 miles south... Is it $50 for me to go ride with you? Are those rates normal for 4x4 clubs?

Edit: or is this the one you go to? http://www.rc4x4.org/


I'm gonna want to build a trail rig after a trip to that place...

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Cool, build a trail rig...Rausch Creek

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2nd one and no, it won't cost you $50, that's only if you drive.
The last time down, it was only $5 or $10 for the passenger, Jim could tell ya.

Course, last time down the entry fees were only $35 too. :waah:

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well, count me in if that's cool.. end of Feb sounds chilly though:lol:

you guys camp or do a hotel?

makes me wish I hadn't of passed on an 84 K-10 with a lift and a blown engine now... maybe a beater jeep is in my future!

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Cool, I'm sure we can find ya an open seat.

I've done both, they both have they're benefits.

When we do the hotel thing, we stay at the Comfort Inn down off of exit 100.
Nice place and the wife really appreciates the shower at the end of the day. ;)

Camping is great too, hangin' with the boys telling lies over the campfire is tough to beat.

I'll post up that we have the need for an open seat, gotcha covered.

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Pine Grove exit... that's even closer to me...

sounds like a plan, let me know when the day gets closer...

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Yeah, that's it Pine Groove.
There's an excellent truck stop there, great food w/huge portion's!

I posted looking for a seat on the two sites currently running threads about the ride, shouldn't be a prob but now you GOTTA be there! :lol:

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There is another good restaurant in Pine Grove called the Red Lion

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8...60514995423613

my buddies wife owns the place...

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Chicken fried steak, and a shower

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i'll be in Orlando that week but back on Thursday... shouldn't be an issue.. already informed mama that i'll be out for a day..

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Can ya come over for a day Jim?

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I'll wait to commit till it gets closer, new schedule at work has me working weekends...

Reminds me of the time the boys and I went Wheelin' in January...smoothest the trails ever were, packed with snow and ice:lol:

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I may be interested in running this...