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Old 06-13-2013, 02:44 PM   #26
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Re: Intro: Project Brutus

Cut the springs and relocated the front shock mounts. Rides pretty well minus the fact that it is nearly to the limit of the ball joints.
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Old 06-14-2013, 04:57 AM   #27
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How much did you cut off the stock coils??
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Old 06-17-2013, 07:19 AM   #28
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Two coils in the front. About 2 1/2" in the rear.
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Old 06-17-2013, 07:22 AM   #29
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Brutus making it to his first show!

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Old 06-17-2013, 06:28 PM   #30
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Re: Intro: Project Brutus

Nice looking ride. Welcome aboard fellow Oregonian! I'll be following along. Keep the pictures coming.
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Old 06-18-2013, 02:22 AM   #31
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Nice looking ride. Welcome aboard fellow Oregonian! I'll be following along. Keep the pictures coming.
Thanks! Will do!
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Old 06-18-2013, 08:03 AM   #32
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Re: Intro: Project Brutus

nice looking truck. you've made a big difference in just a month. i bet this one will continue to change its look and its really great to see your progress... welcome oregon.
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Old 06-30-2013, 06:47 PM   #33
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Not a whole lot to report on Brutus. Mainly just enjoying the hell out of driving it.

Took him out for a cruise with my homies-



Look at this motley crew-

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Old 07-01-2013, 09:03 PM   #34
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One kool truck!
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Old 07-02-2013, 05:11 PM   #35
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Looks to me like you had the best ride there.
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Old 07-02-2013, 11:54 PM   #36
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For sure. My friends chopped Savoy is a close second though!
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