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I left them on after a Snake lake run for awhile, I usually take them off and put my stock ht tire back on, didn't for a 3-4k miles and noticed about 1/4" wear on them compared to my 5th ( spare).
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I left them on after a Snake lake run for awhile, I usually take them off and put my stock ht tire back on, didn't for a 3-4k miles and noticed about 1/4" wear on them compared to my 5th ( spare).
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I'll have to measure mine. I have about 10k miles on them and can't notice any wear.
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Had a winching party
Did a day run with a form member (MIEN4X4) and his boys. Supposed to be a quick trip and he decided to go up to the Rubicon. Wasn't that much snow and a lot of ice I would say.
So the guy all ahead of us decided to run down the granite area and holler back at me and Justin, " COME ON DOWN ", yea right, You come on back up and I'll head down with you. Needless to say, we had a winching party.
Figured this would be a good post for #1000.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Cxto_FJhY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Did a day run with a form member (MIEN4X4) and his boys. Supposed to be a quick trip and he decided to go up to the Rubicon. Wasn't that much snow and a lot of ice I would say.
So the guy all ahead of us decided to run down the granite area and holler back at me and Justin, " COME ON DOWN ", yea right, You come on back up and I'll head down with you. Needless to say, we had a winching party.
Figured this would be a good post for #1000.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Cxto_FJhY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Extra gussits for my slidders
Since I run with other members that have MORE extreme clearance on these trails around here, and keep up and get to where there going, I tend to USE my sliders for what they where designed for. Definitly gets me over them larger boulders and rocks on the trails. The only problem is, I noticed how much they flex and are sitting higher than where I have installed them. The kick outs are coming close to my rear door when open, and soon won't be able to open it.
So, I decided to give something a try. Bought some 1/4" x 1" flat stock and cut them into long lengths to weld on the mounting bars. See if this helps any.
If not, I'm prepared to cut some of the bottom trim on the door panels as you really won't be able to see it anyway.
In the future, plan on removing the trim across the bottom anyway, as soon as I decide on a rear bumper design and it won't look to funny removing them.
Since I run with other members that have MORE extreme clearance on these trails around here, and keep up and get to where there going, I tend to USE my sliders for what they where designed for. Definitly gets me over them larger boulders and rocks on the trails. The only problem is, I noticed how much they flex and are sitting higher than where I have installed them. The kick outs are coming close to my rear door when open, and soon won't be able to open it.
So, I decided to give something a try. Bought some 1/4" x 1" flat stock and cut them into long lengths to weld on the mounting bars. See if this helps any.
If not, I'm prepared to cut some of the bottom trim on the door panels as you really won't be able to see it anyway.
In the future, plan on removing the trim across the bottom anyway, as soon as I decide on a rear bumper design and it won't look to funny removing them.
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I guess this is the time to take care of some things when it is slow.
Got under her, and seen all the destruction from the fun.
Time to clean them up and repaint again.
Took the straight edge out and seen all the buckles in them, so decided that it was time to do some SKID PLATE CRAWLIN.
Wonder if I could get them Chico and Sac gen3 boys to help do this since they are putting this NOT SO CLEARANCED ride through them trails with them. :help:
While under there and have everything exposed, broke out the small wire brush and the paint and hit them minor rust spots on the welded areas on the frame. Weld areas basicly.
Got under her, and seen all the destruction from the fun.
Time to clean them up and repaint again.
Took the straight edge out and seen all the buckles in them, so decided that it was time to do some SKID PLATE CRAWLIN.
Wonder if I could get them Chico and Sac gen3 boys to help do this since they are putting this NOT SO CLEARANCED ride through them trails with them. :help:
While under there and have everything exposed, broke out the small wire brush and the paint and hit them minor rust spots on the welded areas on the frame. Weld areas basicly.
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I think this is why BAMF puts a large angle piece like you are doing on their HD sliders. I think you will see a very noticeable increase in stiffness.
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I think all the companies sell/come with the triangle gusset. I have them on and still did the flex. I also had the extension a little longer.
After running EXTRA long gussets all the way to the slider itself, OH YEA, there is no movement with them when I stand on them. But the real test is going to be, putting all 4400+ pounds on them now.
My transfer attachment plate to the frame section took a major hit on the 22* angle section and bent it also. Working on that one right now. That will be the next post.
Edit- [MENTION=86678]ebg18t[/MENTION], just looked at your logo for your company, I like that and BAD A$$!
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Thanks! Hopefully we will get the whole site up in the next couple months.
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While cleaning up the undercarriage, and straightening the plates AGAIN. Noticed I needed to add reinforcements to the cross member for the transfer case skid.
Will probably have to pull them off again to add some enforcements to the cross pipe section next time.
While cleaning up the undercarriage, and straightening the plates AGAIN. Noticed I needed to add reinforcements to the cross member for the transfer case skid.
Will probably have to pull them off again to add some enforcements to the cross pipe section next time.
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very nice build I am digging! it Looks ready to hit the rubicon to me! love the videos those guys should have aired down way more in the snow though thats why the traction was so bad!
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Shouldn't have came to a stop.
Did a run up to Alturas lastmonth, where my daughter stays with here mom up there.
Took the back road in. Was going ok until we stopped.
What's that saying, DON'T STOP.
Kids wished we never did part two - YouTube
Needless to say what you have to do if you do stop.
http://youtu.be/whula16j3F8
We did get it out, spun it a 180 and back down the hill. Too much snow for the undercarriage to back out. Gave the kids a experience on how to do your own recovery...We'll call it a Father, Daugthers, bonding moment. LOL.
Did a run up to Alturas lastmonth, where my daughter stays with here mom up there.
Took the back road in. Was going ok until we stopped.
What's that saying, DON'T STOP.
Kids wished we never did part two - YouTube
Needless to say what you have to do if you do stop.
http://youtu.be/whula16j3F8
We did get it out, spun it a 180 and back down the hill. Too much snow for the undercarriage to back out. Gave the kids a experience on how to do your own recovery...We'll call it a Father, Daugthers, bonding moment. LOL.
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Thanks, one of my next adventures for sure.
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No, the protective sleeve for the synthetic rope started to rip.
It is still on there in 2 pieces now. Have to order another one.
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Did a drain and fill to trans. Back to HT tires again, and while I was in there, added loctite to all the bolts to the LRUCAS, re torqued. Checked the torque on the wheel spacers also.
Battery stared to show it's signs of going out, and decided to go with this one.
Battery stared to show it's signs of going out, and decided to go with this one.
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Bent up my rear LCAs on an adventure last year. Since I can't afford HD ones, I decided to break out some scrap steel and have a spare that is straight, so did these one at a time.
Paint should be dry to put the other one in. Went to a drop off loading dock around the corner to flex them out, cleared all other components.
Paint should be dry to put the other one in. Went to a drop off loading dock around the corner to flex them out, cleared all other components.
