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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. Dec 4, 2024 at 10:56 AM
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    What's your wheel specs for clearing 40's?
     
  2. Dec 31, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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    Catching up before some big changes!


    Letting my son drive at China Wall
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  3. Dec 31, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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    Top of Weston Pass
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    Top of Iron Mike (South Halfmoon Creek)
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  4. Dec 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM
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    How’s your spare tire carrier holding up with a 40 on it? I had a crack welded on it not to long ago after it had a 35 on it for a while
    Scared to use it with my new 37s, I worry about it snapping off while on the freeway and the spare hitting a car behind me
     
  5. Dec 31, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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    The Crystal Mill, Lead King Basin, Schofield Pass
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  6. Dec 31, 2024 at 5:08 PM
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    I haven't inspected it or anything, but no issues so far. And since I've had it, it's held a 35", 37", 38", and now 40" with a few rear bumper bangs. But I'll give it a better look over before the Spring/Summer season.
     
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  7. Dec 31, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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    I wouldn't say they are "clearing" as I still have some rubbing while turning, and articulating at the same time. So it's definitely not cleared for a full stuff, which is what's ideal. But the lift, LCA's, CMR, lots of banging, and cutting have them to where it's still functional for trail runs.
     
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  8. Jan 2, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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    Your truck makes me want to fit 40s on my Tundra now haha
     
  9. Jan 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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    Changes upcoming!













     
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    What axles are those?
     
  11. Jan 3, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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    SD D60 and Sterling 10.5.
     
  12. Feb 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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    Progress!!! Still a ways to go, but the IFS, is gone, so no turning back now! Had a hiccup with the tires, so having to go a slightly different route….

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    Dude hell ya! Can’t wait to see when it’s done.
     
  14. Feb 15, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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    35s, flatbed, rhino liner paint, SOS front bumper, JD Fab lca pivot, JD Fab inner fenders and some other stuff.
    Looking good, I'm in the middle of doing the same thing. I'm interested to see what you think of the ORI struts. I've got them for the front of mine also.
     
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  15. Feb 26, 2025 at 4:21 AM
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    A few progress pics.

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  16. Apr 2, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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    Still a work in progress, but it’s getting there! SAS -> Exhaust -> S/C’er and tune.

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  17. Apr 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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    This is looking great. You're making me want to get 43s.
     
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  18. Apr 28, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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    Exhaust in progress!

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