ptgarcia

To make a long story short, my local custom shop mechanic is an idiot and couldn't figure out how to mount Don's rear shocks; and he put too many spacers in the leafspring pack. So after cruising around for about a month with just the Carli add-a-pack in the rear and the truck looking like a stink-bug, I finally got the rear Kings mounted. I had my F-350-owning brother take my truck to Sage Carli this morning to mount the shocks. Of course Sage and Mike were able to wrap-up the rear and get it sitting right, then Sage took my brother for a ride. According to my brother, even with the super soft front springs it soaked up the hits really well. I still haven't driven it but I look forward to the ride home tonight!

By the way, I have spoken with Paul, Sage and Mike in the last two days and all are great guys. And my brother says he will be making the drive to Sage's shop (about 30 miles) for any future upgrades. He was thoroughly impressed with the guys. I have to say, working with Don Thuren and the boys at Carli and Defiant has been awesome, and we as Dodge owners are extremely lucky to have these guys so involved with our trucks. Just thought I'd share that...

madhat

Glad that things are looking up for you, PT. Must be nice to have shops like that around you.

onesloryd

Paul I couldn't agree with you more, all those guys are great to deal with.

Boz007

Dang your killing me. I cant wait to order my stuff from Don.

desertram800

I've had nothing but outstanding experiences working with both Don Thuren and Defianttruckproducts. Both provided great products, and great phone support/customer service! What did you have done in the rear? I'm thinking about just removing the overload and adding the kings.

ptgarcia

I had Carli's spring pack installed and mounted up a set of Kings.

I rode around for nearly a month with Carli's leafsprings and the stock shocks. Even just doing that the ride was greatly improved. Not that the shocks are on its even better.

DirtEater

I had Sage do my truck about 15,000 miles ago and still love it. He took off my KORE Chase that I ran for about 7,000 miles and replaced it with the Carli goods and I haven't regretted it at all. I love those King 2.5's. Good stuff!!! I need to make my way back up to his shop and see what kind of goodies he has out now. He's always working on something new.

icrider

I drove there from quite a distance to get my truck done. totally worth it. they seem to care more than most guys at most shops.

it's a good thing I don't live closer...or like you said...I would be puttin' every dang thing on my truck those guys make.

ptgarcia

My next mod is the Defiant Rock Shield. Their are just too many delicate and important components vulnerable to debris just under the front bumper. After that will be their dual steering stabilizer and I'm done with the suspension.

Cowhand

Imagine that.....

Took y'all long enough to figure it out......maybe you guys should just take my word for it next time......

ptgarcia

But you gotta give me a break...I'm new!