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TREDS Mounted on Savage rear swingout. Your honest opinion!
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05-20-2018, 12:46 AM
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Hm buddy...if it works and its diy im all in. You get my approval
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05-20-2018, 02:39 AM
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TREDS Mounted on Savage rear swingout. Your honest opinion!
I don't like how far out it sticks, and I really don't like the ratchet strap for securing the mount. I completely understand why you did what you did, and it's tough to find a good spot to mount 4 boards on your rig.
I think stacked on the roof would be much nicer. What does the roof look like when you have stuff up there- like you mentioned you'll be doing soon?
Also, I definitely wouldn't leave them unattended if they aren't locked up!
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05-20-2018, 08:54 AM
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I don't like how far out it sticks, and I really don't like the ratchet strap for securing the mount. I completely understand why you did what you did, and it's tough to find a good spot to mount 4 boards on your rig.
I think stacked on the roof would be much nicer. What does the roof look like when you have stuff up there- like you mentioned you'll be doing soon?
Also, I definitely wouldn't leave them unattended if they aren't locked up!
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Haven’t had chance to set up my roof because I’m monstalining it. The ratchet strap goes through the rim and around. In the pic it looks like it only goes around the tire. But it snakes through the rim and back out.
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05-20-2018, 09:07 AM
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That rear swingout doesn't drag all over when wheeling up very steep inclines?
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05-20-2018, 10:37 AM
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Brutal honesty? I chuckle to myself every time I see TREDS and/or snorkels.
Keep it light, keep it simple, don't over complicate.
The less things you have protruding from the vehicle the better.
The workmanship does look good though!
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05-20-2018, 11:10 AM
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Haven’t had chance to set up my roof because I’m monstalining it. The ratchet strap goes through the rim and around. In the pic it looks like it only goes around the tire. But it snakes through the rim and back out.
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it would suck to lose that investment to an oxygen thief with a rope wrench.
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05-20-2018, 11:12 AM
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That rear swingout doesn't drag all over when wheeling up very steep inclines?
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Mine doesn't. To drag my spare I would be dragging my rear bumper at about the same time.
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05-20-2018, 11:20 AM
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Personally, I'd be more concerned just with being seen in public with lime green max treds and a pink camo trasharoo. I'm assuming these aren't mounted 24/7, just for wheeling trips. Then who cares what it looks like as long as it works and doesn't hang up/fall off. It'll be covered by mud and dust in no time...
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05-20-2018, 11:28 AM
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Your rig is badass looking man. I’m not in the NJ area but do you need 4 of those?
As far as mounting goes, perhaps an alternative would be putting them on the roof?
Maybe ditch the pink trasheroo bag and swap the tracks around so amy green is facing out, not lime green.
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05-20-2018, 02:45 PM
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I need to paint my roof first and re set up my roof rack with everything on it. The trash bag is not pink lol. Might look pink but it’s. It guys. Appreciate the honest opinions
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daniresch
Brutal honesty? I chuckle to myself every time I see TREDS and/or snorkels.
Keep it light, keep it simple, don't over complicate.
The less things you have protruding from the vehicle the better.
The workmanship does look good though!
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I wheel my truck. And TREDS have came in handy when there was no trees around for winch. I went through some deep water. Few times the depth was hood high. Last thing I want, is to get stuck in a hole while water crossing. And suck in water. And yes. My snorkel set up is water tight. Not just slapped together.
@ JayRolla
, it does not drag on anything and I’ve been on some steep stuff.
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05-20-2018, 10:59 PM
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Brutal honest opinion:
Impressive build. I like what you've done, and I like how OCD you are about cleaning salt off your truck like me in winter.
but I don't like the trash bag thing hanging on the back. I've seen this on a bunch of rigs. Just not my style, but then again I don't do off-roading/camping. I'm sure it comes in handy for those scenarios.
I like the solution, but personally, I would affix them to the roof. If you're worried about MPG, then downsize your tires too (again you wanted honesty).
Also paint the bumper on the Corolla. It bothers me.
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I'd do roof or keep them inside the back. It just sticks out too far off the back of the tire and takes away from the clean and simple lines of your rig
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05-21-2018, 09:16 AM
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Top, inside or how about between the spare and vehicle, there appears to be enough room towards the upper half of the spare. Luck and enjoy!
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