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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:56 PM
    Speedo

    Speedo Well-Known Member

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    I haven't found any tire good in the rain on the taco, but the duratracs new were super grippy. After the first 20k they loose there grip. The nittos no grip after 5k miles.
    Only good rain tires suck off road. You simply cant have it all but for a good all rounded tire I was happy.
     
  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:00 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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    He wont

    Start the trail.

    Ferny: lets break some shit.

    3 min later

    Ferny: i broke some shit
     
  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:03 PM
    Speedo

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    I was expecting the pic, lol
     
  4. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:29 PM
    Fernando

    Fernando Hammerdown

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  5. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:29 PM
    Kelvin

    Kelvin Wheeeeee

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    True. Duratracs were the only tire I’ve ever owned that slipped at stop signs going up a wet hill though. They do have excellent tread life I guess.
     
  6. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:38 PM
    thebaker

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    I need a bigger truck....short bed problems!!!

    20190128_091557.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:38 PM
    Speedo

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    When new or old.
    At what psi do you run In wet weather?
    I noticed at 50% tread depth they sucked in wet weather. I got rid of mine before they were completely worn. I did notice that they only needed 34 psi max. Some guys run high psi tring to get better mpgs
     
  8. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:45 PM
    CalTacoma09

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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
    I have seen those they seem pretty cool. Good to know that it does work.
     
  9. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:50 PM
    2BeersPlease

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    Breaking shit happens. Just don't pretend you did nothing wrong, imply it's a problem with the truck, and expect someone else to pay for it.

    I'm not going back in there. Makes my head hurt.
     
  10. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
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  11. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:52 PM
    2BeersPlease

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    Little fold-up utility trailer from Harbor Freight.
     
  12. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:55 PM
    2BeersPlease

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    It looked like a violent ending. I wonder what it sounded like. I imagine it's the automotive equivalent of bones breaking.
     
  13. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:57 PM
    TOP TACO

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    And Probably a 14” drop hitch...
     
  14. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:44 PM
    Kelvin

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    Not new but definitely not worn beyond reason either. Probably around 20-25k. I always stay around 30-35 psi. On my new summer tires on the Lexus I’ll probably have to experiment with pressures. Thin 245’s and a supercharged V8 will be interesting.
     
  15. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:45 PM
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    Is that a proof box?
     
  16. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:02 PM
    jberry813

    jberry813 Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    ...too much shit to list.
    Not really. I lost a bolt and the arm broke. Not the whole diff like that.
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2019 at 11:36 PM
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    Just a basic hot box. I'm doing a catering for a friend this week but took some of the equipment over early since I cant fit it all in the truck at once.
     
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  18. Jan 29, 2019 at 1:53 AM
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    Welcome to the 3rd gen section. :rofl:
     
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  19. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:32 AM
    Don5352

    Don5352 Liberty or Death

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    My truck came with KM2's. I liked them. Worked well for me. Quite until about 39,000 miles. Replaced at 43,000 miles. Now have Yokohama Geolanders. I can carry on a normal conversation in the cab with the windows up. I'm happy with them. It's not a Daily Drive, though.
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:40 AM
    Twizted

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    stock af, but hover if you think you disagree... RV living: Vagabond Drifter (6' bed) Custom bed cabinet buildout 175w Renogy solar panel 40a Rich Solar MPPT solar controller 1000w Wagan Pure Line inverter Lavaner Pro 2kw diesel heat exchanger Suspension/wheels: Toytec Aluma 2.5 front shocks with resis 13x700 coils (soon 14x700) Toytec Aluma 2.5 rear shocks SPC UCAs Deaver Stage 3 rear leaf springs Wheeler's 3 degree axle shims Wheeler's U-bolt flip Wheeler's Super Bumpstops 18"x9" XD Monster (x5) 275/75/18 Cooper ST MAXX (x5) EBC Stage 3 pads/rotors Electronics: Kenwood DNX773S iDatalink - Maestro RR Stubby Antenna No-name Switchback LEDs Hella Sharptone horns (no relay) Relocated backup camera w/DIY bracket Armor/recovery: BruteForceFab Rear HC w/swingout BAMF Sliders (DOM, 10 degree w/kick out, rattle-canned) BAMF IFS Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Mid Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF TC Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF LCA Skids (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Rear Diff Skid (early model, powder-coated) BAMF CMC Plates US Offroad Winch Bumper Smittybilt X20 10k synthetic rope winch Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners ARB compressor w/air-up kit DIY cowl snorkel ARB rear air-locker Interior: Husky Floor Liners (F&R) Rear 40% seat-delete Hinged fridge platform in place of rear seat Exterior: CaliRaised Low-profile Ditch Light Brackets CaliRaised Side-projecting LED pods CaliRaised Faux TRD Pro Grille Morimoto amber LED fog lights One-of-a-kind 1GRFE plate (second iteration) Removed: OEM Bed Mat CaliRaised bed molle panels
    oh, I hadn't even heard of the Geolanders before... hmm.
     

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