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    Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

    A string of recent events has changed all of my personal trail builds into PNW Desert builds, though none for competition.:awesomework: Maybe we need a Desert section, PBB has one now... :haha:
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    Entry level "recipies"

    IMO. Do not build anything that came with IFS from the factory.
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    rear suspension ides

    You done run this trail once. :haha:
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    rear suspension ides

    If you run the type of link that is shown in the picture then both ends must be solid. The way it works is the mount that is mounted to the axle will rotate around the center-line of the axle (side view). The solid mounted bar will resist/stop the rotation. However if you put a shackle on...
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    Chevy/Ford hybrid???

    I'm prolly wrong but I thought the 3/4T stuff was different...
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    Chevy/Ford hybrid???

    IIRC this is an all or nothing swap... If it is for you swap the complete outers. You get a better break design.
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    Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

    Robin. To unhijack... Them Hummer wheels are going to be the chit! Thankz! You may already know about these sites but Just in case... For the desert one of the most friendly places on the web is here: http://www.desertrides.com/forum/ You might want to look at this...
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    Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

    That is how the winners always do it! It ain't the letter of the rule it is all the space around it!:beer: I'd just hate for someone to spend months building only to find out that... :booo:
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    Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

    You may be right, however looks like about $40,000 min by the time you are ready to race. Heck a competitively race prepped Rhino is running $25,000+, why you would want to spent that much $$$ to go that s l o w eludes me! If you want to go race for the lowest $$$ keep checking RDC, DRides...
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    Who wants to race the 2008 Baja?

    I'm too far away to be any help but I'll cheer ya on! I am looking at Jeepspeed or class-8
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    Help pick my future engine/tranny

    5.0L Class. Ford 5.8L Class. Chubrolet 6.0L up Class Ford The above 350C outline is prolly best V8 choice. However... Rebuilt 258 that you have, nothing trick just ARP the rods and use a set of Forged slugs. clean up the head use a cometic gasket. Pick up a turbo off a CTD hang it off the...
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    PLanning an SAS on a 98 Ranger????

    X2!! There is no good reason to run leaf springs if you are going to run a HP-D44!!! Run full width and pick up some 6-over front glass and pull the bed sides. Run a 78-UP ford HP-D44 shorten the long side down to a Scout or Waggy length allowing you to run OTS axles. Just cut the cast end...
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    Moving motor back

    Iz faster in the desert...
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    Tired of breaking axles

    ummmmm............ Dana 0.60's? :haha:
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    Tall jack stands

    I'm sure that you can find em local but here is once source: http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200318711_200318711
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