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Squeaky Penguin's (Trip Reports) Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Feb 3, 2013.

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  1. Jul 5, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    3/16"

    I'm not sure 1/4 is worth it. Just more weight and you'll bend that too.

    I'll just run it for a few years until it doesn't fit anymore and then make another.
     
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  2. Jul 6, 2019 at 4:54 AM
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    Trim taco Just one more stupid question

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    OP, what's your wheel BS/spacer combo?
    And how much do you rub on the frame at full stuff/turn with the 34's?
    I'm at 2.75 total BS with wheels/spacers and still rub the frame, not sure if tweaking my alignment will help or if I just have to live with it.
     
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  3. Jul 8, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    4.3" backspacing, but offset is a better measurement. That's -10mm. No spacers.

    I'm not a fan of tire poke and can put up with some rubbing on the frame. Plus, it makes the clearance at the firewall better.

    I rub the frame at full lock, but if I let off at all it doesn't rub. So I wouldn't consider that bad. Are you running any wider tires?
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:35 PM
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    Trim taco Just one more stupid question

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    I'm running 285/75/17 on a 8.5W wheel, the BS is 4.75. They don't have offset listed on the site, but I'm running 2" spacers which is unacceptable and I want to drop down to a 1.25". I have SPC uppers and can move the wheels forward a bit more, but i don't know if that would actually help at all.
     
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  5. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:37 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    How do they fit without the spacers?
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    so. much. rub.

    I didn't bother with a hammer, just went ahead and tubbed, so the frame is the only problem I have but it rubs really bad for some reason. I almost posted the question in your build. You're my Taco Messiah.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I only have a slight frame rub at full turn, same as @Squeaky Penguin.
    You're wheels are the only difference, being 8.5 vs mine at 9. That extra 1/2" helps pull the edge of the tire back a bit.
    That being said, i wonder if a 1" spacer might be better.
     
    Deathbysnusnu, Jul 8, 2019
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  8. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:03 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    That's probably about 0mm offset. I think .75" or 1" spacers will put you in the sweet spot of balancing frame rub and firewall clearance.

    I know at one point @TMFF mentioned notching the frame there for tire clearance. Not sure if anyone's ever done it. Seems like it would be pretty easy if you had a welder, as long as you could be sure how you box it back in would be strong enough. :notsure:
     
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  9. Jul 8, 2019 at 2:19 PM
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    I'm starting to think very seriously about notching it. I'll try screwing around with the SPC's first.
    Thx gents.
     
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  10. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    Trip report: fishing was well enjoyed:

    [​IMG]IMG_20190706_190348 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr












    And a few other pics. :D

    [​IMG]IMG_20190706_102635 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1844-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1845-Pano by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1856-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1860-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1861-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_20190706_204605 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1865-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1868-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr

    [​IMG]IMG_1869-2 by Brett Bjorgum, on Flickr
     
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  11. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    You young kids playing in the mud. NOPE! No more of that for me.
     
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  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:33 PM
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    ah i forgot you got new wheels. Looks fun!
     
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  13. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:40 PM
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    dam that was a deep hole
     
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  14. Jul 9, 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    Solid photos as always man. Having some serious FOMO with the truck in progress like it's been.
     
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  15. Jul 9, 2019 at 9:46 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    There wasn't any way to go around that one though.

    That's why you work on the truck in the winter.
     
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  16. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    I was camping and wheeling all winter :anonymous: we have no off season like you guys. Just colder, but we can still wheel.
     
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  17. Jul 9, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    Any thoughts, Brian? @thefatkid

    IMG_20190709_184621.jpg

    About to hit 290k. I've always had a little, intermittent tick at idle, but thought it sounded louder this weekend.
     
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  18. Jul 9, 2019 at 6:00 PM
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    Eeewwww, is it ferrous?
     
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  19. Jul 9, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Squeaky Penguin [OP] Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    No, sure doesn't want to stick to my magnet.
     
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