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Colorado B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Kappes03, Jan 1, 2011.

  1. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:01 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    There's no way you're getting enough rebound valving in 8-9" of wheel travel, half that in shock travel, to prevent topping out your front suspension.


    Or you drive too slow. :stirthepot:
     
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  2. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:03 PM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I drive at just the right speed. :D
     
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  3. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:13 PM
    Tacoma SS

    Tacoma SS Well-Known Member

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    Several people have seen me wheel. It would not be described as “slow” lol
     
  4. Sep 30, 2020 at 6:32 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    What size pulley are you running? :boink:
     
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  5. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:09 PM
    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    08 ram 2500 (6.7)
    Actually felt it work a few times up some of those curves on the hills. Towing the Tacoma so total trailer load was about 7200.
     
  6. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:13 PM
    Squeaky Penguin

    Squeaky Penguin Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained

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    How was schofield/devil's punchbowl. :spy:

    Hopefully you had BBQ in Marble.
     
  7. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:16 PM
    Tacoma SS

    Tacoma SS Well-Known Member

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    2.85
     
  8. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:21 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    When are you going smaller?
     
  9. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:22 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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  10. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:37 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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  11. Sep 30, 2020 at 7:50 PM
    Jose_Dirte

    Jose_Dirte Life's a garden, dig it

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  12. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:13 PM
    Tacoma SS

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    When I get a custom rear axle. I’m already on my 4th blown diff with this much power. I’m scared to add more
     
  13. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:17 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Ouch. I hope my "upgraded" 8.4 diff with a Detroit TrueTrac from a TRD Sport holds out with the 2.6". I'll probably go back to the 2.8" pulley in a few weeks after I have some fun.
     
  14. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:18 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    I'm gonna diagnose you as OK. I get the sense that you're a much more cautious driver with a much lighter foot.
     
  15. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:23 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    I hope so. It is a lot of fun laying into full throttle with this 2nd-best gen though.
     
  16. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:24 PM
    Wulf

    Wulf no brain just damage

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    Though with the camper on the back it might be more of an issue.


    Glad to hear that you are getting to enjoy it
     
  17. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:24 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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  18. Sep 30, 2020 at 8:24 PM
    JasonLee

    JasonLee Hello? I'm a truck.

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    Yeah, I am already looking at air bumps to keep help prevent bending/cracking the rear frame.
     
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  19. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:38 AM
    teamhypoxia

    teamhypoxia MichelinMan

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    Suspension doesn't have to work too hard when you're stuck. :rofl:
     
  20. Oct 1, 2020 at 7:51 AM
    Deathbysnusnu

    Deathbysnusnu Work is just a daily detour to happy hour.

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    I know, I've watched you snap a winch line before. :rofl:
     

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