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New Long Travel Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by 5amtaco93, Nov 22, 2016.

  1. Nov 28, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    5amtaco93

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    Digging the grumper lol. How do you like them? How's the tread life? I can't find any info on how long they're gonna last.
     
  2. Nov 28, 2016 at 5:54 PM
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    Bought the jeep with 20k miles with those tires on it, think I replaced them at about 60k or so if i remember correctly.
     
  3. Nov 28, 2016 at 5:58 PM
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    Oh yes the grumper, I'm glad someone else knows about this lol. But as far as the tires go, I like them. Not loud on the road, and handle nicely. These are 37s and they haven't been n real long but holding up real well. No chunks coming out. Haven't got these bad boys off the pavement much for a real test, but I don't think there will be any issues there.
     
  4. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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    Right on. It's gonna be my daily driver and I was kinda worried about them having problems. Let's hope they perform as good as they look!
     
  5. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    2.5” 5100's Icon delta UCA, Icon RXT leafs 255/85r16, 4.88’s
    Are you going to regear?

    Reg Cabs ftw!
     
  6. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:53 PM
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    Here for the trepadors. Because sidewall sex
     
  7. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    4.88s. Should put me pretty close to stock rpms with decent low end power. Gotta love regular cabs!
     
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  8. Nov 28, 2016 at 6:58 PM
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    That made me spit out my beer hahaha
     
  9. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:01 PM
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    I'd do 5.29
     
  10. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    Think I'd still be under geared with the 4.88s?
     
  11. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    I'd do 5.29.
    I have 33s with 4.56, and I wish I went for 4.88.
     
  12. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:42 PM
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    IMG_0500.jpg
    Good thing I like to cut shit up
     
  13. Nov 28, 2016 at 7:44 PM
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    I'll look more into the pros and cons between the two ratios. Might just play it safe with the 5.29s.
     
  14. Nov 29, 2016 at 10:40 PM
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    Can't wait till this gets here so I can start cutting!
     
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    I'm getting thirsty for updates... REALLY THIRSTY..
     
  16. Dec 5, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    Subd! 37s :bowdown:
     
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  17. Dec 5, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    image.jpg As far as the gearing goes, here's what the calculator got..
     
  18. Dec 5, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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    IMG_0510.jpg Still waiting for a few things to ship but getting closer! Should be rolling on 37s by the end of the year.
     
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  19. Dec 5, 2016 at 6:46 PM
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    Thank you. That helps a lot
     
  20. Dec 5, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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    hope to help anyway I can, I want to do a similar build eventually, and really want to see this work well.
     

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