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trekker's taco and Melly's 4R

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by trekker, May 15, 2017.

  1. Dec 19, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    No shit... that is why I was like wait a damn second... I could get a new one for that price instead of a rebuild...
     
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  2. Dec 19, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    You go to Longview Driveshaft I think that’s the name cant remember. Across from the old Reo.
     
  3. Dec 19, 2017 at 10:00 AM
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    I went to WC Supply here in Tyler, I am calling Longview Driveshaft to see what they say. Just sucks having to drive to longview and then going back to get the driveshaft once it it done.

    So was hoping the place in Tyler would be reasonable, but I guess not.

    WC Supply is the only place in Tyler that does this service now apparently.
     
  4. Dec 19, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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    Damn that sucks
     
  5. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:03 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    So... converting my newly acquired Ray10s to true beadlocks... yea or nay? I like the idea of wheeling with beadlocks so that I can get away with using a tire that may not be ideal for such a narrow wheel and obviously to air it down more.

    What do y'all think? Should I pull that trigger, or is that obscene for the occasional weekend warrior rig? I will be keeping my 16" alloys and be running some cheap street tires on them when I'm not wheeling of course.
     
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  6. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM
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    FIRST OFF.....

    When did you get Ray10s????????



    Secondly.... I say naw?

    EDIT: went back a page and saw you ordered 5...

    I would say get 35s and then when the arrive you could come over and we could cut some fenders as I plan on making a guide to cut fenders with easily.

    But you live far away now... and I run the 903 now....
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:08 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Scored five 17" matte bronze beauties last night. I couldn't stand waiting anymore lol

    The conversion adds a four week lead time, otherwise they can ship out tomorrow.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:09 PM
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    See above...
     
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  9. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    Nope save the dough for something else.
     
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  10. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:10 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Why not? I need help being talked off of the ledge lol
     
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  11. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:12 PM
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    Because you could use that money for nice tires... or spare parts... or more lights... or a nice present for @MellyMel ... or a nice tent.... or beer... or other things that I can't think of right now...
     
  12. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:13 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    It really doesn't cost much more. I'd feel better about running +35" tires and I could mount and balance myself. I asked Vin what the weight of the converted wheels would be... so if he gets back to me and it's too high I'll bail for sure.
     
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  13. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    And a present for @ETXTacoma and @Jamart5
     
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  14. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Pretend money isn't an issue here... any other reason why not?
     
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  15. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    I like presents very very much.
     
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  16. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

    I got something for y'all ;)
     
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  17. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    I would say that if you are wheeling hard core all the time... then yea, do it.. but if not, then I would save the money. But that is just me.

    Speaking of which... tires are you wanting on the truck? Skinny Tall or what?
     
  18. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:16 PM
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    I bet you do.

    :boink:
     
  19. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    Is OMF doing the beadlocks if you do decide?
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2017 at 4:19 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Good point. These would be my wheeling wheels that only get used once a month or so, depending on the season maybe more.

    Tall and wide!
     
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