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scott-885 · 09-25-2002, 07:49 AM

This is my new tow rig it is a 97 chevy crew cab dually (vortech 454) It has a 5/9 slam. and yes the air bags are on the way.

scott-885 · 09-25-2002, 07:49 AM

And another

scott-885 · 09-25-2002, 07:50 AM

And the last.

FYRMAN · 09-25-2002, 02:08 PM

You are gonna have to paint that trailer now so it doesn't make the truck look like shit!

scott-885 · 09-25-2002, 04:07 PM

I plan on painting the trailer and slamming it too.

The Jerk · 09-25-2002, 11:03 PM

sweet, id roll that for sure, jiMMy

Eskimo · 09-26-2002, 05:53 AM

That's a cool looking rig for sure, but it just wouldn't work around here... and slamming the trailer SURE as heck wouldn't.

But it's puurty!

76lcforty · 09-26-2002, 08:43 PM

Why would anyone into wheelin' ever degrade a rig by lowering it like that. there are way to many people in the world contradicting themselves.

The Jerk · 09-26-2002, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by FJ40needed
Why would anyone into wheelin' ever degrade a rig by lowering it like that. there are way to many people in the world contradicting themselves.

its cool dont be jelouse, lol. i would love to have a truck liek that, its still got all the towing power you need and its built to tow still. the one down fall is teh 2wd factor which sucks in some spots but others its still anice comfy ride around town and looks cool too! jiMMy

KS Toy · 09-27-2002, 06:10 AM

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Originally posted by FJ40needed
Why would anyone into wheelin' ever degrade a rig by lowering it like that.

Yea, into wheelin or not-I am with FJ on this one. Bad enough to do the truck, now the trailer too

DRM · 09-27-2002, 11:45 AM

That is all.

scott-885 · 09-27-2002, 11:53 AM

Yes I am into wheeling I am in the process of building my own rock rig right know. Why do this because I can. (jelous because you guys cant). Also here in a month when the air bags get in for the trailer and the dually It will be able to go from stock ride hight to draggin the frame. What do you all have to tow with some fag half ton. I will drag your tow rig and your offroad truck arround town while slammed draggin frame!!!

randii · 09-27-2002, 01:44 PM

I would pay money to watch you drag that long, low load across the dam at Loon, and down to staging.

It looks nice, but I just can't imagine it would tow well over granite down to the normal unloading area... heck, at that height, it might have problems getting past the road crown into my driveway!

Different strokes for different folks... lifting tow vehicles is kinda crazy, too, IMHO...

Randii

RE:Todd · 09-27-2002, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by scott-885
What do you all have to tow with some fag half ton. I will drag your tow rig and your offroad truck arround town while slammed draggin frame!!!

Bring it

76lcforty · 09-27-2002, 03:23 PM

Around town, screw that! my Super Duty Power Stroke will drag that POS around off road!

KS Toy · 09-27-2002, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FJ40needed
Around town, screw that! my Super Duty Power Stroke will drag that POS around off road!

Now that IS speaking the truth!

TTURokToy · 09-29-2002, 12:26 AM

I like it.

Mine will look similar soon. I don't make a monthly payment for my tow rig to ride and look like my rock rig.

That is all.

AGGIECJ-7 · 09-29-2002, 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by randii
I would pay money to watch you drag that long, low load across the dam at Loon, and down to staging.

It looks nice, but I just can't imagine it would tow well over granite down to the normal unloading area... heck, at that height, it might have problems getting past the road crown into my driveway!

Different strokes for different folks... lifting tow vehicles is kinda crazy, too, IMHO...

Randii

that is why he is putting air bags on the towrig...that way he can lift it to stock height(as he said previously) if need be. That truck and trailer combo would be alot more stable going down the highway then a lifted tow rig for sure. When i gte anbother tow rig, it will either be slammed or lifted. depends on what it is and whether or not its 4wd...

TR · 09-29-2002, 01:07 PM

all i got to say is cool truck. If you run a goose neck on it it will be much simpler to get it hooked up cause you can drag the frame to get under the hitch and then raise it up to lock it in. but any way all you people out there saying you wouldnt own one or you think they are

then guess what? you dont have to.

FYRMAN · 09-29-2002, 02:25 PM

Have any of you guys really looked at the tow rigs back in the mid west? Most of them are lowered, or stock height with a ground effects kit put on. Most are 2 wheel drive also. They go with 2 wheeldrive and a lower stance to help with MPG. They don't have many hills to deal with and there are alot of straight long stretches where they just bury the pedal and cruise.

there are a few of those rigs around town here... I'll see if I can get a pic of one. (yes, even the PSD with a ground effects kit.)

09-25-2002, 07:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	Low tow This is my new tow rig it is a 97 chevy crew cab dually (vortech 454) It has a 5/9 slam. and yes the air bags are on the way. Attached Images

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scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	And another Attached Images

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scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	And the last. Attached Images

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FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,703	You are gonna have to paint that trailer now so it doesn't make the truck look like shit! __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

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The Jerk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 107 Location: Pollock Pines Ca Posts: 14,135	sweet, id roll that for sure, jiMMy __________________ RockZombie:68FJ40 LPG350/sm420/d300/d60/d70

09-25-2002, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	I plan on painting the trailer and slamming it too.

09-26-2002, 05:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eskimo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Member # 10429 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 4,457	That's a cool looking rig for sure, but it just wouldn't work around here... and slamming the trailer SURE as heck wouldn't. But it's puurty! __________________ Rich Q. FJ-40 Cruggy - tuned 5.3/4WS rockwells/linked/ORI's/42's

09-26-2002, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
76lcforty Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13325 Location: Idaho Posts: 510	Why would anyone into wheelin' ever degrade a rig by lowering it like that. there are way to many people in the world contradicting themselves.

09-27-2002, 11:45 AM	#11 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 35,021 Blog Entries: 1	That is all. __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

09-27-2002, 11:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
scott-885 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6967 Location: dallas tx Posts: 347	Yes I am into wheeling I am in the process of building my own rock rig right know. Why do this because I can. (jelous because you guys cant). Also here in a month when the air bags get in for the trailer and the dually It will be able to go from stock ride hight to draggin the frame. What do you all have to tow with some fag half ton. I will drag your tow rig and your offroad truck arround town while slammed draggin frame!!!

09-27-2002, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
randii Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 347 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 10,086	I would pay money to watch you drag that long, low load across the dam at Loon, and down to staging. It looks nice, but I just can't imagine it would tow well over granite down to the normal unloading area... heck, at that height, it might have problems getting past the road crown into my driveway! Different strokes for different folks... lifting tow vehicles is kinda crazy, too, IMHO... Randii

09-27-2002, 03:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
76lcforty Granite Guru Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13325 Location: Idaho Posts: 510	Around town, screw that! my Super Duty Power Stroke will drag that POS around off road!

09-29-2002, 12:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
TTURokToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2190 Posts: 1,745	I like it. Mine will look similar soon. I don't make a monthly payment for my tow rig to ride and look like my rock rig. That is all.

09-29-2002, 01:07 PM	#19 (permalink)
TR Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2877 Location: Gordonsville, Va Posts: 3,506	all i got to say is cool truck. If you run a goose neck on it it will be much simpler to get it hooked up cause you can drag the frame to get under the hitch and then raise it up to lock it in. but any way all you people out there saying you wouldnt own one or you think they are then guess what? you dont have to. __________________ Penn State study finds that heavy drinking is 100% easier than giving a shit

09-29-2002, 02:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
FYRMAN Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4358 Location: otHELLo, Washington Posts: 3,703	Have any of you guys really looked at the tow rigs back in the mid west? Most of them are lowered, or stock height with a ground effects kit put on. Most are 2 wheel drive also. They go with 2 wheeldrive and a lower stance to help with MPG. They don't have many hills to deal with and there are alot of straight long stretches where they just bury the pedal and cruise. there are a few of those rigs around town here... I'll see if I can get a pic of one. (yes, even the PSD with a ground effects kit.) __________________ [COLOR="Red"]Central Washington Muff Dive and Rescue Team[/COLOR]

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