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SANLEONKID 06-13-2018 08:45 PM

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racinfast002 06-14-2018 09:24 AM


racinfast002 06-14-2018 09:26 AM

Sweet it worked! That is my 2008 F250 that I have swapped a P pump 12 valve Cummins into. Makes around 500 hp/1000 ft lbs of torque. Very happy with how it turned out.

NASCAT 06-14-2018 09:51 AM


Originally Posted by WARPARTY36 (Post 4626507)
No it’s from a different cover guy at LOTO.

Bubba- I'd definitely be interested in your feedback on the cover by others as well as their contact info.
I'm boatless for the summer but one of those covers is high on my list as my next boat starts to become reality.

Michael

PS- great looking set up not to mention self sufficient. No need for a plane ticket, hotel or rental car.

DRAG 06-15-2018 01:05 AM

I can’t imagine launching with the Renegade in most places I go to. I have a Volvo twin screw and the turning radius blows.

WARPARTY36 06-15-2018 06:22 AM


Nate5.0 06-15-2018 09:17 AM

Bubba that is a badass set up buddy, nice work!

Plum_Crazy 06-15-2018 11:50 AM

2011 Duramax. Bought it new and don't know if I'll ever sell it.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...cd40a63dfa.jpg

SecondWind 06-15-2018 02:08 PM

Hey Plum nice avatar!

Indy 06-15-2018 03:31 PM


Originally Posted by SecondWind (Post 4632191)
Hey Plum nice avatar!

Geez...how true LOL!!!!

nailit 06-15-2018 10:57 PM

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My lil setup. 12’ Ford F-250 6.7 has worked pretty well, can barely feel the boat.

Jay Gadsby 06-26-2018 07:10 AM

My 6.7 so far is holding up well, I just hope it can yank this thing around without issue...https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4784699ded.jpg

mickeymcclgn 06-26-2018 01:29 PM

Finally was able to take a decent pic of our setup for the 2018 race season.

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ROB FREEMAN 06-26-2018 07:00 PM

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Sydwayz 06-27-2018 09:03 AM


Originally Posted by Jay Gadsby (Post 4634312)
My 6.7 so far is holding up well, I just hope it can yank this thing around without issue...https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...4784699ded.jpg

Man that truck looks great!! And I love a Classic as well. I'd love to land one of the rare jet drive examples.
Would you mind posting your wheel/tire/suspension setup specs? How wide are the wheels, and what offset?

Jay Gadsby 06-27-2018 10:18 AM

Hey, thanks for the kind words! The suspension is Thuren fabrication 3" overland setup with 1.25" rear lift shackles. The tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/65R20 which equates to a 35.1 x11.50 tire. The wheels are Anthem Commander 20x10 -24. Truck itself is a 2012 2500. Pulls great, has no issue yanking the 32 Sunsation around with ease. Thanks again and hit me up if you have any questions!https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7aa3bd4433.jpg

payuppsucker 06-27-2018 11:17 AM


Originally Posted by Jay Gadsby (Post 4634542)
Hey, thanks for the kind words! The suspension is Thuren fabrication 3" overland setup with 1.25" rear lift shackles. The tires are Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/65R20 which equates to a 35.1 x11.50 tire. The wheels are Anthem Commander 20x10 -24. Truck itself is a 2012 2500. Pulls great, has no issue yanking the 32 Sunsation around with ease. Thanks again and hit me up if you have any questions!https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...7aa3bd4433.jpg

Where'd you get the headlights?

jmoore1225 06-27-2018 11:24 AM

Level III, What lake is that?

Jay Gadsby 06-27-2018 11:30 AM


Originally Posted by payuppsucker (Post 4634550)
Where'd you get the headlights?

they are oem housings taken apart and added custom stuff like HID projectors, RGBW boards and demon eyes. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...78861826ae.jpg

payuppsucker 06-27-2018 11:34 AM

Did you buy the components in kit form?

Jay Gadsby 06-27-2018 12:01 PM


Originally Posted by payuppsucker (Post 4634557)
Did you buy the components in kit form?

For the most part, yes. The retrofit source sells all the components except the clear corner lenses. The RGBW turn signal boards are ram specific, the projectors come as a kit for the ram. And the demon eye mounts are specific to the projectors. I will say, it's like daylight at night and combined with their LED fog lights everything has a nice crisp cutoff.

payuppsucker 06-27-2018 12:06 PM

Ok, hook me up..........where do I buy?

racinfast002 11-05-2018 09:03 PM

So about the time I got the whole hot rod cummins truck all sorted out I totaled it in a head on collision. So I went shopping for a new truck and found this. It’ll get the cummins driveline eventually but for now it’s a 7.3 truck. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...50f758f264.png

baja27 11-06-2018 06:31 AM

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Nortech 39 Super V

NASCAT 11-06-2018 06:46 AM

Baja- is that a 2500 or 3500 SRW you row with?

Fleet Flyer 11-06-2018 09:21 AM

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CR Racing setup in KW!

waterman 11-06-2018 09:27 AM

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Tom A. 11-06-2018 02:51 PM

My new girl! Finally replaced my 18 year old Silverado 3500

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...eef23739fe.jpg

NASCAT 11-06-2018 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by Tom A. (Post 4657725)
My new girl! Finally replaced my 18 year old Silverado 3500

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...eef23739fe.jpg

SWEET- right up my alley & on my current radar.

Notice a slight power increase from your previous Silverado??:party-smiley-004:

baja27 11-07-2018 07:58 AM

NASCAT its a 2500 megacab.

Tom A. 11-07-2018 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by NASCAT (Post 4657726)
SWEET- right up my alley & on my current radar.

Notice a slight power increase from your previous Silverado??:party-smiley-004:

This truck is unreal!

8800lbs, 450+ hp / over 900 tq, 0 to 60 in 6.5 seconds, 1/4mile 15 sec. @ 90+

and I'm getting 17+mpg!!!

Wildman_grafix 11-07-2018 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by ROB FREEMAN (Post 4634440)

You went back to a ford?

PremierPOWER 11-07-2018 03:16 PM

2018 Ford F-450 Limited. Got it in March and love everything about ithttps://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...099c7613c7.jpg

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NASCAT 11-07-2018 03:43 PM

Geez, some real nice boats but lots of 2500 or 3500 SRW tow rigs pulling nearly 40' boats.
I don't like it when the tail wags the dog.
Locally I could get away w/ it for sure but not on the interstate, not to mention boat & trailer exceed towing capacity for me.

hustlerguy 11-07-2018 07:39 PM

Towing capacity from manufacturers GM, Ford, Dodge, now a days is getting way up there 18000 to 22000 is not out of the norm. It takes a pretty big powerboat to go over those numbers.
I'm not saying it the perfect scenario but they are rated for that much towing.

NASCAT 11-07-2018 07:48 PM


Originally Posted by hustlerguy (Post 4657932)
Towing capacity from manufacturers GM, Ford, Dodge, now a days is getting way up there 18000 to 22000 is not out of the norm. It takes a pretty big powerboat to go over those numbers.
I'm not saying it the perfect scenario but they are rated for that much towing.

Agreed but if you read the fine print that's not for a class V bumper hitch, that is 5th wheel or gooseneck towing.

It's even hard to find a 2 5/16 ball rated for 16,000lbs.

ICDEDPPL 11-07-2018 08:38 PM

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Takes a while to get anywhere but the turning radius is great !!

Sunny32SSR 11-07-2018 11:33 PM


Originally Posted by NASCAT (Post 4657934)
Agreed but if you read the fine print that's not for a class V bumper hitch, that is 5th wheel or gooseneck towing.

It's even hard to find a 2 5/16 ball rated for 16,000lbs.

I agree with you on all points but this. Tractor supply carries a 20k ball. Also carries a variety of class v ball mounts.

Im more concerned about mounts and balls more than I am the tow vehicles. That sounds sooooooo bad. But how many 2 5/16 out there rated at 6k over the limit? I ask because I have a 2 5/16 in the smaller shaft which is for a 2” mount. Pretty easy to load a 15k trailer onto the ball.

marks86 11-08-2018 04:57 AM


NASCAT 11-08-2018 05:57 AM

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I have this style with a solid 2.5" receiver shank. The forged balls tend to have a higher towing capacity.


The OAL is great for towing & manueverability but not so much for launching as I have to get the truck further down the ramp / stand in the water.


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