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Old 12-07-2017, 09:46 AM   #13
Ski-me
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Re: Built not bought

I have no problem with it, really.

"Built" to me, means taking an older truck and customizing/modifying it to my specific taste. That also includes upgrading and improving the truck from the factory. These include: New lift, tires, wheels, shocks, axles, SYE driveline, body work, etc. All of this is a labor of love and also driven by the cost to pay someone else to do it....just not financially in the picture otherwise.

Things I have not tried but also are included: engine swap, Tranny swap, Differential gear swap, locker addition. All of these items I leave to those that are more skilled than I. These all fall under the "Built" category.

"Bought" category, to me, means someone walking onto the Chevy showroom floor where the dealer has installed an aftermarket 6" lift, wheels, tires, and put a $70k price tag on it. Looks nice but not really customized specifically to the customer's taste. They seem to be a dime a dozen...but cost a ton!!

My opinion....
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