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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. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    How far down the threads is your collar? I have my stock rims and want to put some 255 85 16 BFG MT for hunting season and keep the 235 85 16 BFG TA's on my MG rims for the rest of the year. As of right now I'm pretty sure the 255's would rub the front.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    trekker

    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Dammit that's a bad situation. Did you measure hub to fender before and after? The dakars will lift the rear quite a bit where you'll still have a bit of a rake. What spring rate are the front coils? Have any extra weight like armor or winch?
     
  3. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    I think Hanabi is pretty good, but I wouldn't go so far as to call it great.
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    I had 255s before the 35s and the only rubbing I ever had was when I drove in reverse at the front bumper useless mini mud flaps.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:17 PM
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    No bumper but that is next on the list. May have to pay extra for aluminum...I had the Wheeler 2" add a leaf on it before, no I did not measure but I would guess it is the 2.75" as advertised. I had the rancho Quick Lift coilover on it before putting the Kings on.
     
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  6. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    When I put dakars on the rear went up 4-5 inches. They settled over time to 3-3.5 inches.
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Hey thanks for the pics. Yep, mine had three threads showing from factory too. Just trying to decide if I go a little above recommended and have a stiffer ride up front. I don't do anything crazy, just go hunting. I guess it will settle down some and even up a little.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    Yeah, drive it around a bit and load up the truck with some weight and it'll settle.
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    I can say one thing, before I jacked the shock up I took it on a spin and the difference is stunning. I should have everything put back together Sat and will post some after pics. thanks again for the pics.. not sure of spring rate.
     
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  10. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:32 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    No problem man. Yeah the ride quality is night and day for me coming from an old man emu setup.
     
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  11. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    Dont say things like that. I cant afford kings for a long time.:( :mad: :cheers::rofl:
     
  12. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:46 PM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    :boink:

    do it

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  13. Feb 28, 2018 at 6:50 PM
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    I wish. The next suspension upgrade will be at least a year if not 2-3 years out depending on how crazy I go. :rofl::mudding:
     
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    I'll have to try where is it
     
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    Stupid rain has kept me from doing pretty much anything outside. It sucks.
     
  16. Mar 1, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    Where camp Bowie and 7th split in fw
     
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    Morning ish.
     
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    Not much, just dealing with changing peoples email signature to the new overlords logo and such.
     
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