Recent content by SofaRider

BL's I ran a set of raceline monsters on my JK for several years. No one died, dogs didn't sleep with cats, water didn't run up-hill, and it passed state inspection every time (even with "for off-road use only" stamped on the inside of the wheel. They didn't leak air, balanced just fine (even...

Honestly, I didn't have anything to do with the purchase. It's my wife's "work truck" and she gets a new one every couple of years. She's found a dealer (sales manager) she really likes so she buys it from her, every time. My wife picks up the phone and says "I want this...." and the SM says...

My wife just paid $5k off sticker for a 2017 lux.

Curious, why King over the forum-favorite Icon? I'm considering the King's but would love to hear your opinion. Where did you order them from and did you get their extended travel?

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this but here it goes anyways... Do you think the 295 RT's would fit? They're actually a few dollars cheaper than the 285's. I'm not afraid of cutting into the body mount -- I made 38's fit on my JK with only a 3" lift.

How did it drive with the stock sized spare -- was the ATRAC going crazy?

Holding up well! Thanks.

Off topic -- How do you like your Firestone MT's, how many miles do you have on them? I was thinking about trying them when my BFG's wear out.

Are you using the Spidertrax spacers to get the 285's to clear the a-arms? I know Dave uses them.

71,000.... needs new brakes.

The corn fed spacer replaces the factory top plate on the strut. To remove the top plate you must compress the coil. Either a clamp-type compressor -- can be rented at Autozone -- or a wall-mounted compressor can be used. I've used both in the past and the wall-mounted is the way to go...

I cut a 2x4 to fit the width of the carpeted area right at the rear hatch. I bolted a couple of the fork quick-release mounts on it and stuck some velcro on the back of it to hold it down and make it easily removable -- the bike sits with the rear tire on the folded down seats. I ride a 57cm...

"I have a question..what is the best way to rotate the drive shaft so that the zerks are pointing the right direction?" Use the jack to lift one of the tires off of the ground -- this will allow the driveshaft to turn freely.

You should be able to get Mobil 1 at any auto parts store.

I've always used Mobil 1 syn grease on all of the fittings. I had 60,000 miles on my 2001 Tacoma with no problems and currently have 70,000 miles on my 2004 4 Runner with no problems.