Oregon and Washington BS thread

Yeah, I had my sliders out a bit to act as steps and far enough to prevent sliding into trees (has worked 99% of the time so far).

lady in the lexus slammed into the corolla, which slammed into me at a red light. All it did was take some paint off my swing arm/bumper and cut the rubber handle on the swing arm latch.

 

Just used these today to swap springs, worked great, don't waste your $ at shops had full confidence in these when compressing 700lb springs.

 

Heck yeah. It's still a little sketchy, but definitely not ratchet strap and a 2x4 sketchy

 

Where did you get those?

edit: Oh Amazon.

hmmm

 

I think you can rent them too from Autozone or any auto part shops that has tool rentals.

 

Why rent when you can buy?

 

Given that spring compressors threads take a beating and the rental ones get used hard and put away wet, I felt alot more comfortable knowing mine was brand new and the threads where greased correctly before I used it. I also don't mind spending money on tools.

 

Just suggestions is all. I don’t know how much those things cost but I figure if it’s just a one time thing or once in a blue moon there are options if you don’t have one or don’t know someone who has one.

Good to know about the threads and the wear and tear those things go through after each use. Both the coil overs I’ve ran came pre assembled so haven’t had the need to use it.

 

I usually rent the tool but that’s because I am super cheap and typically use it maybe once every two years.

However it did interfere with the threads on my coil overs last time I used the rental while I was rebuilding them.

I think the reason the rental units get worked so hard is because everyone, myself included, uses an impact on them. The oReilly’s instructions say in big bold letters to not use an impact on it.

 

I’m pretty cheap too when it comes to tools and just have the basics. Sounds about right when it comes to folks not following instructions. There are times when you got to say fuck it and get the job done unfortunately.

 

Picked up a soft topper

 

Softtopper crew!

 

Hi, what’s everyone’s take on snow-rated tires for weekends/ occasional weekdays on the hill (season pass)? 3rd gen OR DCSB.

I have Destination ATs (3-peak snow) on my highlander that works well for daily and winter driving.

What’s the verdict on a dedicated set vs. just swapping rubber on the 16s? Worth it/not worth the cost/effort, etc? Seems like torquing my own wheels vs just putting full time rubber on that may compromise over time is ???

if you would choose a dedicated winter set what wheels would you choose?

also, what model yr wheels fit with 3rd gen (all 6 lugs)?
Your thoughts appreciated!

thanks!

 

If you spend a lot of time in the snow, nothing beats real snow tires. I had a set of blizzaks that I put on my old M3 and it would pretty much go anywhere (as long as the snow wasn't too deep).

Have them on a separate set of wheels and just swap them out as opposed to changing tires on your wheels twice a year.

 

I just roll with 265/70 KO2s on the stock 16s. They've been fine in the snow, in everything from stock pressures highway speeds to aired down on NF roads.

 

Stock size seems to be the consensus; not slightly wider for more traction? Sandbags minimum weight over the rear axle thoughts?

 

I wish they made a decent snow tire in bigger sizes. Blizzak used to make a 285, now the closest they have is a 285/60/18 and no thanks to that.

 

Get some winter tires and put them on stock wheels and then there’s your excuse to get some nice wheels for summer and non snow season. Getting weight on the rear tires definitely help so a nice swing out rear bumper and bed rack will be your solution.

 

The problem with this of course is now budgeting 1300-2k for alloys and ATs.wait, a lift too? Full skid? More???

 

Hahaha, welcome to the forum, where we convince you to just throw all your dollars at it