Took the Beast on a 700 Mile round trip.

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Sacramento to Santa Maria, 75-80 MPH most of the way there and back. Rides old school enough to be nostalgic but comfortable enough to enjoy immensely.

I have seen quite a few questions about high steer cross over steering on this site and conflicting answers to its performance and value VS. cost. I cannot speak for anyone elses cross over steering but I can tell you that, installed correctly, it eliminates all bump steering completely and changed the way my truck handles/drives all together.

Yes, that is Cow S*** on my tires, thats my friends Cattle Ranch in the background. I like my truck better like that then shined up sitting at a show and have decided my truck saw its first and last show. I am going to drive it until its ready to be restored again..... Had an awesome trip and weekend with it. I was pulled over for 78 in a 55 half way there and am happy to report that the officers were kind enough to let me off with a warning and a bunch of compliments on the truck.

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[kray59]

i can see why you call it The Beast . looks beastly . great looking truck .

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Originally Posted by kray59

i can see why you call it The Beast . looks beastly . great looking truck .

It has been dubbed that by my friends and the locals and it fits.... Thanks!

[BugzC10]

Like the Beast! What kind of gas mileage did you get?

[C/10 King]

It is so cool to see a truck that is show quality that's driven!!!!

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Like the Beast! What kind of gas mileage did you get?

Thanks Bugz, 10.2 on the way there but the computer was still in break-in mode and I was doing 80 most the way. Took it easier on the way home 68-72 MPH milage came out to 12.5, LS1, 700R4, Atlas twin stick transfer case and 353 rear end. 16-1750 RPM in OD on the Freeway. Computer finished its break in mode on the way there it was down shifting a lot until then, it held OD most the way home with the exception of a few long uphill sections. Gearing might be one set too high, going to give it awhile and then decide if I am changing them.

Originally Posted by C/10 King

It is so cool to see a truck that is show quality that's driven!!!!

C/10 King, I cant stand the idea of leaving it in the garage..... and I enjoy driving it more then showing it. Rock Chips be damned its a truck..... its insured..... I am going to wear it out and enjoy the ride.