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Old 03-13-2006, 10:25 AM
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Yes or NO, can you run the Kenny Brown X-factor without modification w/ JLP lift bars

Without modifying the Lift bars, the Front Lift bar mounting flange, or the Kenny Brown X-factor brace, Can you mount the X-factor or does it interfere with the Front Frame Attachment flange for the lift bars?

I recall someone spent some serious $$$ modifying it to fit with JDM bars, but I'm not sure if they are the same length. I thought one was 58" and the other 54", I could be mistaken.

Does anyone have pictures of what exact holes the X-factor uses to mount in the rear?
 
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Old 03-13-2006, 03:50 PM
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N E 1?
 
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Old 03-13-2006, 05:02 PM
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menace- not sure if you already have the brace or not, but Kenny Brown is no longer in business as of late Oct...
 
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Old 03-13-2006, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by speedraisor
menace- not sure if you already have the brace or not, but Kenny Brown is no longer in business as of late Oct...

huh... I had no idea. RPMoutlet stills list them on their site.
(I know, I'd never buy anything from there, but I saw the picture on their site)
 
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Old 03-13-2006, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by speedraisor
menace- not sure if you already have the brace or not, but Kenny Brown is no longer in business as of late Oct...
Last I heard you can goto the KB store and get parts cheap. The company that got the store is NOT doing any auto stuff and is selling off eveything.

Speedraisor where are you at?
 

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Old 03-14-2006, 10:27 AM
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Menace, check this out.



 
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Old 03-14-2006, 03:36 PM
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Tim,
Is that the guy who spent a ton of money having it modified at JDM?
 
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Old 03-14-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
Menace, check this out.



Thats my truck and yes I spent $$$$ to get the exhaust to fit.
I only needed to do a small mod on the front pass side t bar bracket.
 
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Old 03-15-2006, 01:34 AM
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Out of all of the stuff that I have piled up to install, including engine mods, the X-Factor is the thing that I am most looking forward to trying out.

Despite having tweaked the suspension to its limits, at least the stock layout, I am still not satisfied with the truck under hard cornering. Feels a little vague and sluggish. I know the steering setup is k-rap, but the turn-in feels a little wierd - crisp initial turn-in (I am running 2 degrees of camber), then it feels like the chassis loads up or something.

Having lived with the thing for a while now, Al, do you notice any difference in mid-turn stability?
 
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Old 03-16-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton

Having lived with the thing for a while now, Al, do you notice any difference in mid-turn stability?
Tim I dont do road courses,but I do feel it has stiffened me up.
 



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