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    Dragon versitility

    Gotta say, I am loving the Dragon!
    I have recently done some exploring for an upcoming VX meet w/ the Reno VX crew.
    I was descending a glacial moraine trail last night @ dusk that was about a 2k foot elevated climb. I stopped halfway so SnowtrooperJR and I could take in the view. Stunnung! Wish I had my camera (and cell, yikes!).
    For me being the novice 4x4 guy, it was kinda scary by ourselves and no pone or full size spare tire, but the Dragon keept us safe and performed very well!
    Then, on the twisty mountain road home, with the VX hugging the corners at twice the posted speed limit, it was hard to belive I was in the same vehicle.
    We really are fortunate to have such versitile mode of transportation.
    I am sure there are similar out there, but none with the style of our Vx's!
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    Dude, it is amazing. Once you get more comfy behind the wheel, its awesome. I felt the same way when I went to Moab in 07. There is that initial hesitation, worry and for lack of better words, fear. Now, just lift and put some bigger meat on there, and you will be 10x more confident. This past trip to Moab was 100% better with the lift. I am still a cautious driver, unlike Zeus ( ), but I just felt way more confident, and 100% less worried.

    The VehiCROSS is a blast!

    Bart

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    I'm still not sold on the lift. As I said above, I love the handling on road as well! Perhaps I can compare the difference in how a lifted VX handling changes when the Reno crew gets here for the 4th.
    Best,

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    Quote Originally Posted by snowtrooper1966 View Post
    I'm still not sold on the lift. As I said above, I love the handling on road as well! Perhaps I can compare the difference in how a lifted VX handling changes when the Reno crew gets here for the 4th.
    Best,
    Well, here's the cool thing. All I did to lift was crank my torsion bars and put the OME 912s in the rear. The OME 912s were 120 bucks for the pair, iirc. So, if you are willing to spend $120 you can easily test out the lift. If you really hate it, you can certainly sell your springs to someone on this forum I am sure.

    I have had my lift on now for just over a month, and I do not feel a difference in handling. I still corner at high speeds and turn tight and all of the other great stuff my VX did before. I think the ride is a lot smoother too, especially in the rear. No more slamming. The only REAL difference, is the pick up. With the lift and 265s, Power Drive really helps get my VX going.

    Anyway, imho, $120 isn't bad to see if you like it, which I KNOW you will!

    Bart

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    My style lift was $50 plus shipping. At less than a tank of gas, how could ou go wrong? It only takes 15-30 minutes to put in, depending on proper prep(spraying the bolts with liquid wrench); tools(jacks, jackstands, big piece of wood, proper socket, and breaker bar); and number of lift experienced people(3 at least in this case). We could literally lift you at the campsite, see how you like it, then leave it or remove it by the end of the trip!
    The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable man persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on me.

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    Where do I get the springs?
    Best,

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