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Old 06-19-2004 | 07:02 PM
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what are the main differences between the savage and the mammoth that make the savage so much more durable. does it have to do with the twinplate chasis? I think, im not sure about this, but the savage is the only truck that has 2 side plates that things connect to instead of the one bottom chasis sheet metal thing. is this why it is so durable? i always hear about people droping these things off 2 story buildings and nothing happening to them, why is this?
Old 06-19-2004 | 07:07 PM
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dont forget about the 6" of suspension travel.
Old 06-19-2004 | 10:43 PM
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the main area where the savage beats the mammoth is the shocktowers. from what i hear the mammoth stock towers are weak and easy to bend in a crash

any other difference you'll have to ask someone who owns both
Old 06-20-2004 | 12:25 AM
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mammoth is weak sauce. savages are savage.
Old 06-20-2004 | 03:25 PM
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but what makes a savage a savage, and is the 6 inches of suspension travel really six inches, or are you adding up 3 inches each from the two towers and making 6.
Old 06-20-2004 | 03:49 PM
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the six inches is measured from the center of the wheel.
Old 06-20-2004 | 04:22 PM
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it's that the chassis and all the truck components interlock. what makes the truck such a ***** to work on is what makes it so bulletproof.
Old 06-20-2004 | 09:34 PM
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^^Amen^^
Old 06-21-2004 | 02:34 PM
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when you say bullit proof what exactly does that mean, obviosly it is strong but is this like a measerable hting, doe certin areas have to be up to different standereds or is this just a simple expression?
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It just means that in almost any crash the Savage has a 100% survivability rate and will need no repair at all. The only weak part on a savage is the body.
Old 06-21-2004 | 02:49 PM
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He means it won't break....
Old 06-21-2004 | 06:12 PM
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Why must u ask so many questions lozaning. The savage is extremely durable and that business. and don't ask what I mean by business that would be another question too many.

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