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Wyoming B.S. Thread

Discussion in 'North West' started by Blackdawg, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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    BabyTaco

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    Most take 2 inches out. I might try an 1.5'' and see if it will work. I want to take as little out as possible. Not sure I have to take anything out of the rear.

    Actually, I can't notice a huge difference. Take off takes a bit more but not a ton. Maintained 60-65 on the way home aside from a few hills that always get me. I really expected a drastic change but if somehow this change happened while I was on 265's I don't think I would have noticed it.
     
  2. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:34 PM
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    Wow cool.

    I'm sure if you flex the rear out..it'll rub bad haha
     
  3. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:36 PM
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    Yeah, I wish I had a forklift just sitting around so I could test this all out while cutting.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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    Yea if you just go find a loading ramp you'll be fine.
     
  5. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:40 PM
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    Yeah theres one bout a 1/2 mile from my place so thats not bad. Ill start on the flares sometime next week and hopefully get the truck out that weekend.
     
  6. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:42 PM
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    Hey there Wyoming dudes! Your state is on my bucket list, it has been since I was a kid. What is the best time of year? Fall? What can you tell me about coming there and doing some exploratating?
     
  7. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:48 PM
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    Ltr July and August. That's basically right after "spring" in the mountains at 8000-12000'

    We have meets and will be having some if you are coming this way. Let us know.

    You have to go the Yellowstone as it's kinda a place everyone has to see. Then really.....there are TONS of places to explore...haha
     
  8. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:51 PM
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    Agreed. Also I want to point out that there is more than just the I25 and I80 for traveling. Look at the maps and find some of the back roads to travel on.
     
  9. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:52 PM
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    Gage, makin me mega jelly!

    And Monte, weight doesn't matter for that measurement... it's from mount to mount no shackle movement changes that length.

    So, i found a ball at the craft store :D Still kinda crappy wood but I like messing around with the knobs. My wife has a cutting printer so i printed out some vinyl stickies for fun :cool:

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  10. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:53 PM
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    This.

    There is always a back way. And the interstates totally suck here. Basically straight..haha

    Back roads are the way to go
     
  11. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:53 PM
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    I would take the 15 to get there, pretty straight shot... I would love to do a meet up/trail/camp trip
     
  12. Apr 4, 2014 at 9:54 PM
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    Ya get a wy atlas and just highlight a route you want to take. those books are good resources!
     
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    I want a different shift knob but can never make up my mind when looking at them. I really like Rock Knobs.
     
  14. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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    Nice knob Marc!

    I'm not talking the length. I'm talking flex. Needs more weight.
     
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    What's your time line??
     
  16. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:02 PM
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    but his drops all the way out even when lifting straight up with a fork from behind so weight is kinda not part of it. I'm not worried about it just curious as to why it's still not totally dropping out like his. and I know its not the leafs cuz i got the last pair warrantied out...
     
  18. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:14 PM
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    Hmmm..

    Did you over torque the bolts? I did that my first go around. Shackles barely moved. Loosened them up and bam. Mega flex
     
  19. Apr 4, 2014 at 10:17 PM
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    Yea we did that while at cbi when it was on the lift, loosened them all the way up... it really is weird. I've checked everything I can think of. Bolt torque, drive shaft slipyoke, new leafs, no shocks attached, jumping on wheel while flexed haha
     
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    Well, i doubt it could be this year need to do some more truck work and planning, but I am not bsing I really would like to come up.
     

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