HomerTaco's big old bucket o’ bolts build

That's what I'd like to avoid... looking to go the big tires on minimal lift route.

I really like the way this looks:



I believe the BL will do the trick & I should not rub at all even flexed...

 

similar angle of my set up for comparison

 

Obviously you've got glass up front, but is there any rubbing in the back?

 

not really, the expos give me good lift and with the big pyramid bump stops it isn't bad at all, you can see where it rubs but the flares haven't ripped off yet

stepping down from a 35x13.2 to a 315/70 has helped quite a bit with the rubbing, I'm also running 1.25" spacers all the way around

 

Gotcha.

I'm planning on a 17" wheel with 4" BS - that should eliminate the meet for spacers.

The test fit with Thayers was very eye opening as to what all needs to be done to make it happen.

 

so whats new craig? updates on rig?

 

not much... Got some wheelers front bumpstops that need to be installed yet.
Just purchased a new CB Antenna mount as I snapped off the last one at Beech Creek.
Really just saving up for a re-gear & 35's.
Anthony's coming over tomorrow to pick up his raptor grill & we'l be measuring for his flares.
He just got his shackle flip & I'm looking forward to seeing it as I purchased the same one...
Will I see you on the 30th?

 

no buddy not gonna make this one....

 

first time in here....things are looking good. The pics with the 35s really have me thinking....especially because I am already regeared....

 

Thanks Linwood!
The key is the added clearance the sectioned flares offer.

Went up to Rausch today for some snow wheeling with ColinB and one of his Land Rover buddies Doug.



Unfortunately we kept getting caught up by some very inexperienced and ill equipped Land Rovers. Colin actually ended up winching one of these idiots out of a green trail - the guy had a stock rover on street tires.





This escapade killed a good 45min...

I stopped taking pics after that - I was paying too much attention to the antics of the rovers.

Here's a shot of Colin and I at one of the many many stops on the trails:



It was cool to catch up with Colin & his buddy Doug was a nice guy. The other Rovers kinda killed it for me though. After watching this Rover Idiot with 33" MT's fail to ascend a hill in front of me for 30 min. I just about reached my frustration level.
The Rover Idiot finally had another Rover Driver come and drive his truck up the hill for him...
It would have been funny if it had not been so sad.
For a vehicle that sells new for over $60K I expected much more...

 

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Resubbing...

Looking great homer. !

 

Money doesn't mean you know how to drive or build a vehicle that's capable lol

 

Are you going to produce the clearanced flares Homer?

 

Thank you!

true - not all the Rovers were inept - only 2 or 3 out of the group... But that's all it took to screw it up!

No plans to offer them but I am working on a set of clearances stock flares for a local member in exchange for his help with a Mod that I want.

 

Those are some amazing pictures Homer. I have always wanted to go off-roading in the snow.

 

So demanding

It's sooooo much fun I suggest it!

 

Looks like that woulda been a lot of fun.

 

if you only saw yourself from 2 years ago...

Its made some progress homer, thanks on my mesh btw,(over a year ago)

It's holding up like a charm and i just had to touch it up for the first time,

good stuff man, whats next for the truck?

 

looking good with the 35s. I plan on going the same route as well. 35's + regear to 4.56.