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Operator's SAS'd and S/C'ed Rocky Mountain Adventures, and Trip thread (Pic Heavy!)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Operator8, Nov 12, 2022.

  1. May 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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    Operator8

    Operator8 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    They were awesome, no complaints at all. Only moved on from them to step up to 38's (honestly didn't need to make that move, but oh well....). They gave great traction on the rocks, and when aired down gave me the flex I needed. And were quieter than my XS's. I'd have gone with them in 40's last year or 42's this year, if they weren't so dang expensive.
     
  2. May 12, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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    35s, flatbed, rhino liner paint, SOS front bumper, JD Fab lca pivot, JD Fab inner fenders and some other stuff.
    Great to know and thank you for the response. How's the build coming along? I'm waiting for steering parts on mine.
     
  3. May 12, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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    Probably another few weeks to go. Told the fab guy he didn't need to rush. But man, am I looking forward to getting it back once it's completely done!
     
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  4. May 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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    I keep telling my fab guy (myself) to hurry up. I'd be done by now if it wasn't for the whole job thing. I can't wait to see how yours comes out, looks great so far.
     
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  5. May 19, 2025 at 4:11 AM
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    Exhaust is done!!!

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  6. May 19, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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    Looks awesome
     
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  7. Jun 13, 2025 at 6:32 AM
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    Well, it's in and "running" still have a few more things that need to be done, but it's good to be at this stage of progress! It's been a long time coming!



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  8. Jun 25, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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    Intake was finished last week. Winch control relocation done. Water methanol kit just recently finished. Dual PCV kit slated for Thursday. And Friday the truck is off to get tuned. Monday and Tuesday hopefully wrap up the last of the steering and brakes. Then over the holiday it should be getting the wrap removed and a nice paint touch up. Completion is in sight!!!

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  9. Jun 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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    Barely fit on the rollers!!! Big tune day tomorrow!

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  10. Jul 15, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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    Back at the shop getting the brakes and steering dialed in.

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  11. Jul 15, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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    What numbers are you getting out of it?
     
  12. Jul 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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    Honestly don't recall exactly, as I was only using the dyno to get the truck running properly after the Supercharger install, it worked out to 320 something to the wheels, but again I really was not focused on "dyno numbers" I just wanted the a tune that was adapted to all the recent modiications. I would have done another OTT tune but the truck wasn't road worthy (the strut towers still hadn't been braced).
     
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  13. Jul 17, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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    wow! what a build this is. Congrats.
     

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