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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 04:08 PM
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before i order a set i would like to see what you guys have and your experience with them. i see there are many different types to get. If possible i would like to see pics of your setups.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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before i order a set i would like to see what you guys have and your experience with them. i see there are many different types to get. If possible i would like to see pics of your setups.
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Cal Tracs are your best bet.
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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any pics of what they look like on truck?
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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i know that if you have a 4/6 drop standard caltracs wont work but you can send them to the company and they will modify them for you to fit
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Old Oct 18, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Trucks with the hangers changed out will have fitment issues with most traction bars that connect at those points.

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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 05:28 PM
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nobody has any pics of their setup, i would really appreciatwe it, thanks.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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I would like to see exactly what modifications need to be made for caltracs to fit with aftermarket hangers.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 11:23 AM
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these is the best pic I have of my caltracs:

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Originally Posted by 12sec.5.3
I would like to see exactly what modifications need to be made for caltracs to fit with aftermarket hangers.
when i get back to florida i can take some pics
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by moregrip
these is the best pic I have of my caltracs:

i still see a gap between the spring and tire. i think you can go bigger
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