Redeemed: rngr's Trail Taco w/side of T4R

So... tires, wheels, and rubbing.

Currently running 2nd gen 16" alloys (5.25" BS) plus 1.25" wheel spacers. I rub the frame very slightly at full lock when compressed. It really doesn't bother me, but got me thinking. The only way to get off the frame would be to move the tire further out (less BS), Correct??? My 5.25" BS wheel plus the 1.25" spacer is the equivalent of running a wheel with 4.0" BS, Correct??? So, I would need something like 3.5" BS.???

Am I thinking correctly here?

 

The smaller the backspacing the further out the wheel goes is correct.

 

I have 3.5 bs wheels and don't rub the frame

 

Well then there you go, I guess 1/2" is the difference.

 

Correct

 

Woo hoo for backspacing. I hadn't even planned to math today.

 

Why did you go with the Thule setup again and not another DIY like on the 2nd gen?

 

I hope to eventually have the other style on my cab. It's a lot better for carrying small items that won't span the gap between the Yakima bars. The one downside to the one I made was the weight. It makes the shell pretty heavy when you go to remove it.

Also, I got the Yakima rack for next to nothing off craigslist.

I think the ideal setup for me would be bars on the shell, and a prinsu/front runner/DIY rack on the cab.

 

I've been playing around with my growing pile of stickers. Notice, they're all tactically placed on the passenger side to combat taco lean.

 

Nothing to report as far as the build goes, but...

It was a beautiful day.

 

Looks like fun.

 

Never seen that mall

 

Reserved for only the most affluent members of society.

 

Ordered truck stuff-n-junk today. All at full retail price. I think I'm doing this cyber Monday thing wrong.

Sliders will be on their way next
Monday.

Also bought a vacuum switching valve to get rid of this CEL. Fun fun.

On the other front, duck season is finally here. Aaaaaand I'm off to a less than great start. Here's a few hooded mergansers until i can find some more noble fowl.

 

On a jeep? You're better than that

 

Buddy, that thing is a tank. We call it the Appaloosa. It would
Make sense if you could see the paint job, or lack thereof.

 

You dealing some quack in here?

 

Welcome to rngr's Quack Emporium!

Currently closed for business due to my dealers deciding to extend their stay at the northern plains and prairie pothole region.

 

Sounds like we have the same dealers!