August 2008 T4ROTM - PaulSula

[PaulSula]

Trip to Colorado

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Hey all, PaulSula is the winner of the August 2008 T4R of the Month award - congrats PaulSula! Click HERE to see all the past T4ROTM winners.

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8/04/08
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Here are some of the pictures from my trip to Colorado. Mostly these pictures are from the trail leading to Bill Moore Lake. Enjoy!

 

[afx604]

now that looks like a lot of fun! You listed in your sig that you have a cornfed lift kit, 3/2 or 2/1?

 

[josh220]

now that looks like a lot of fun! You listed in your sig that you have a cornfed lift kit, 3/2 or 2/1?

I was about to ask the exact same thing.

Awesome pictures by the way.

 

[PaulSula]

I have the cornfed 3/2 lift. Couldn't be happier. I was pretty careful and didn't bang up any of the skid-plates. It was a lot of fun. Can't wait to go back out later this week.

 

[nated05]

Nice pics, I am heading to CO next month and I cant wait!!

 

[josh220]

I have the cornfed 3/2 lift. Couldn't be happier. I was pretty careful and didn't bang up any of the skid-plates. It was a lot of fun. Can't wait to go back out later this week.

I was about 99% positive that's what you had. How big of a difference are your tires compared to 265/70/17 as far as size? And I can't tell, do you have wheel spacers? Looks like no, but I could be wrong.

 

[Falls]

Nice pics , thanks for sharing

 

[PaulSula]

I was about 99% positive that's what you had. How big of a difference are your tires compared to 265/70/17 as far as size? And I can't tell, do you have wheel spacers? Looks like no, but I could be wrong.

I have 265/75/16 which equals 31.6". A 265/70/17 equals 31.6"...I didn't see that coming, I would have thought the 17" rim would have resulted in a smaller tire. Regardless, I am hoping to put some 285/75/16 on my 4Runner this fall.

I don't have wheel spacers. I am too wary about the stress placed on the vehicle over a long period of time.

 

[foskco87]

Swweet pics. Im starting to really like 4th gens even though ill probably never have one. I really like the first head on shot, looks really badass. Nice 4runner!

 

[Jeffrey_VB]

Great pics!! Looks like a lot of fun!

 

[rook]

I have 265/75/16 which equals 31.6". A 265/70/17 equals 31.6"...I didn't see that coming, I would have thought the 17" rim would have resulted in a smaller tire. Regardless, I am hoping to put some 285/75/16 on my 4Runner this fall.

I don't have wheel spacers. I am too wary about the stress placed on the vehicle over a long period of time.

285's require about 1/2" more clearance (offset) to prevent rubbing the upper control arms. You will need different wheels or spacers or new uca's

 

[PaulSula]

I could swear that I have seen some people on this forum running 285's on stock 16" rims with no wheel spacers, or new upper control arms. Am I wrong?

 

[GatorGreg]

Just posting a small pic so I can get it on the main page

 

[Iron Clad Lou]

Bravo! those Hellas look great!

 

[peter78]

Congrats, great pictures & one nice looking 4Runner. :bigok:

 

[G.I.G.]

Nice pics and great ride! Mind me asking what trail that was and what part of CO? I have those kind of trails in my backyard and I don't go wheel'n NEARLY as much as I should. That should change with the addition of some AT tires, hopefully soon....

 

[Fuzion]

The more 3/2 I see , the more I want to retire my daystar

must resist

Nice runner

 

[josh220]

The more 3/2 I see , the more I want to retire my daystar

must resist

Nice runner

Then if you ever get a 3/2, after a while, you'll want more than that. That's the boat I am currently in. Right now I am debating a body lift, either 1" or 1.5", then get some 33" tires (285's) which will give me another 1" clearance, as well as get these spacers the hell off of my truck, and either go with OME, SAW, or Icon.

To be a little on topic, congrats on T4ROTM

 

[jharris2]

Congrats on 4ROTM!!

 

[tamiyatim]

How did you mount those Hella's to your front bumper? just drill holes, or did you use a special mount??
thanks!!!