built not bought

[Stump Jumper]

just wondering what everyone considers to be the difference in built not bought. i know there are a lot of great custum fabricators out there that create  their rigs from scratch. to me that is built not bought, others buy a truck and install accessories and consider it built not bought. what do you guys think?

[MidMichiganMudRun]

I agree with you.... all mine are built

[BIG DOG]

wrench time     not bolt on time   .. theres a difference     you dont have to start from scratch    even taken over someone elses rig and finishing it.   or paying everyone to built your stuff then mall wheel it.

[lilred]

  I just run it lol. Figure if I'm capable of fixing whatever I break it's a step up from mall wheelers that cant change a tire. the daily driver has a bolt on kit my buddy installed years ago, I bought it as is. As long as you are having fun what's it matter anyways

[HellYeah4x4]

It dont matter to me if ya buy it or build it. The mall crawlers that buy the lifted trucks with their 20s n think there hot  they kinda bug me. I build and do as much as possible to my own motors and transmissions, differential, accessory brackets,  . I take more pride in the trucks ive built vs the ones ive bought just because i can say yeah i made that. Long as your having fun its all good. Just dont brag to me about your tar baby rolling on dubs lmao 

[BigFrank]

It dont matter to me if ya buy it or build it. The mall crawlers that buy the lifted trucks with their 20s n think there hot  they kinda bug me. I build and do as much as possible to my own motors and transmissions, differential, accessory brackets,  . I take more pride in the trucks ive built vs the ones ive bought just because i can say yeah i made that. Long as your having fun its all good. Just dont brag to me about your tar baby rolling on dubs lmao 

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[marshall]

A built truck is just a head start.

[burl]

Bolt ons or not, you still have to use wrenches to put the parts on

[Orangecrush]

you never  really know what your buying,Im on my 3rd frame up build,not everyone has the skills or tools to do such, but whichever you choose the end result is to have fun and enjoy it and pull your buddies out so you have braggin rights,lol  Bog on fellow wheelers

[J.C.]

You could be smart with your money, and buy something for 1/2 of what it would cost to build it. Or you could have pride in building it. Either way, as long as you get it into a pit, or going down the track, you're doing better than most.

[MR NASTY]

Built or bought makes no difference to me if i had the money id pay to have everything done and give to 's what anyone said about it

[bmwallace_88]

You could be smart with your money, and buy something for 1/2 of what it would cost to build it. Or you could have pride in building it. Either way, as long as you get it into a pit, or going down the track, you're doing better than most.

exactly, i dont mind wheeling or driving someone elses blood sweat n tears if i pay for it in cash. alot of times people like to wheel or cars in general, but cant fabricate or have the space/ time / know how to do so, either way run what you got!

[4x4xdodgeman]

there is no right or wrong to this.  its just to have fun!!!

[Swampthing]

I have done all aspects of building trucks. Total axle up builds. Taking over someones really messed up dream project. And buying a "finished" toy, just to discover it was far from finished.


I agree with the comments about enjoying working on your toys, at the skill level that you have.  Its fun, relaxing, and I have never had a truck complain about spending time with it..lol



I have built 8 rigs from scratch, and I am working on 2 more right now. I love making all the parts I can, It gives me a great sense of accomplishment. But when someone buys a toy from me. I get a feeling of loss. I put alot of time and pride in my rigs, and it feels like loosing a family member.

And if you have ever seen my yard, you will know what I am talking about..lol...

[michigan maniac]

I've bought them, built them, currently building them and wheeling them, I take pride in building something, but have no problem hopping in turn key and go!! Lol

[Bryank]

it all ends up built in the end and ya gotta buy stuff to build it!

[xjs3667]

built or bolt on as lonf as you do it your self it all good.... if you have to pay people do stuff for you then its a no no

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[bmwallace_88]

built or bolt on as lonf as you do it your self it all good.... if you have to pay people do stuff for you then its a no no

*read my caption at bottom*

I work 75-80 hours a week plus drive time  Last thing I want a do with my Sunday off is turn a wrench.. I want to turn a key and have some fun don't get me wrong I enjoy turning a wrench every now and then. But at 1 day a week to do so for me to "build" something I'd be dead long before I got to enjoy it..

[Stump Jumper]

I was just wondering what everyones thoughts were. I see the saying at the bottom of alot of peoples profile and seems like some people didn't earn it. I don't care if people build it or buy it as long as they have fun playing with it. That's what its all about anyways

[xjs3667]

Well its part of the fun and experience for me, I work up to 80 hrs a week sometimes and even tho it is hard and takes a long time I can say I did all the work, weather it be bolt on or fabrication. Anyone can go and buy a truck that is ready to run and be done with it or pay others to have it done, to me that is the same as building up or buying a mud truck just for truck shows and they never see a drop of mud..... pointless if you ask me lol but that's a whole different discussion lol