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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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Miracles Do Happen

Hey guys, your never gonna believe this, I was reading on a post, where Bob Aryres said he had a gibson catback. Hell most of froze over as we slept, because Bob has a bolt on mod!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Bob, your the man! Does your gallaxy have duels? I love that car.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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Bob's Ranger also has Bilsteins on it.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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OMG, I have Bilsteins .
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyBilly9Mile
OMG, I have Bilsteins .
I just installed a set (4) on my '98 last week.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rockledge
I just installed a set (4) on my '98 last week.
Ya know, now that I've had Bilsteins and Ranchos I can honestly say I can't tell much, if any difference. I am wondering if the Bilsteins will last longer .
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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I'm lovin' the ride right now. Between the new shocks and the EB Exploder seats, the ride in my Ranger has never been better.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 03:57 PM
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Did you get heated ones too?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by CowboyBilly9Mile
Did you get heated ones too?
No such luck there. But they are the full power leather with lumbar and side bolsters.

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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Looking pretty sweet. I've thought about adding the power tracks to mine down the road. BTW, in my travels I've come across kits for adding heat. No idea what they get for one.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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CowboyBilly, Iv'e been trying to decide between bilstien, and rancho's, you say there isn't much difference? Cool," rancho's are cheaper! Did you have rancho 5000's, or another one?
 
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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 08:08 PM
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5000's. Get ready for a real firm ride whichever you choose. Both make the back end more jittery on bumpy corners, maybe a bit more pronounced with the Ranchos. Unless, of course, you have some cargo back there .
 

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Old Apr 1, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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Thanks Billy for the info, I was wanting a good reason to lean torward rancho!!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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I am wondering if the Bilsteins will last longer .
Are the Bilsteins life time warrenty? I know the ranchos are for what it's worth. Wendell I've got the 5000's, like Cowboy was saying they are much firmer than stock....but I am good with that. If you have the extra cash check out the 9000's though. One of my friends I off road with has them on his lifted cherokee...all I can say is the ability to adjust your ride is sweeeeeeet. But it does cost...go figure right.

So Bob's got a gibson catback......I think I just saw pigs flyin'...lol Mr. I don't beleive in any performance mods makin' his engine breath a little easier...what's this world coming to?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 05:29 AM
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Are the Bilsteins life time warrenty? I know the ranchos are for what it's worth. Wendell I've got the 5000's, like Cowboy was saying they are much firmer than stock....but I am good with that. If you have the extra cash check out the 9000's though. One of my friends I off road with has them on his lifted cherokee...all I can say is the ability to adjust your ride is sweeeeeeet. But it does cost...go figure right.

So Bob's got a gibson catback......I think I just saw pigs flyin'...lol Mr. I don't beleive in any performance mods makin' his engine breath a little easier...what's this world coming to?
Yes Waves, I hate to admit it, but you would not believe all the phantom horsepower I picked up, absolutely incredible!!!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Yes Waves, I hate to admit it, but you would not believe all the phantom horsepower I picked up, absolutely incredible!!!
I remember the butt dino numbers you posted Bob, something like a 40hp gain, wasn't it?
 
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