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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Benson X, Sep 26, 2012.

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  1. Oct 28, 2013 at 5:46 PM
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    Benson X

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    Benson X [OP] My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    Ask and ye shall receive my friend:

    Front/Driver
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    Front/Driver (from slider)
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    Front/Passenger (from slider)
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  2. Oct 28, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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    Thank you sir! Gives me the feeling that I'm gonna have to go with at least a 1.25 spacer to get the tires setting where I want them to.
     
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  3. Oct 28, 2013 at 7:14 PM
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    Mitch Somebody call for a Wambulance?

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    Ben how does the truck handle now with all that weight up front
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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    Benson X [OP] My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    The 1" put the tires almost exactly flush with the fender flares.
    Not bad at all. It doesn't lurch when braking or cornering. I had to put 886s on to compensate for the weight though.

    Taking the sway bar off made a big difference when driving through roundabouts; there's a lot more body roll.
     
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  5. Oct 28, 2013 at 8:18 PM
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    Do you have any pics of how much if any trimming you have done to fit the 285/70/17's
     
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  6. Oct 28, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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    Yeah I had to get use to mine but I like the way it feels a lot better now without the sway bar
     
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  7. Oct 29, 2013 at 6:10 AM
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    Just realized that there seems to be some pretty significant damage to your fender! Thanks again for the pics! I asked UncleArt to do the same so I have a comparison of the different tires. Probably gonna go with spidertrax on mine
     
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  8. Oct 29, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    I'll grab some pics later today. The front liner is tucked up now (since I put the ARB on), but I had to trim the rear a little and also did the CMC

    Lol, yeah...about that. There are a couple cringe-worthy spots on my truck, but they all come with a good story and great wheeling memories :D
     
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  9. Oct 29, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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    I just tucked mine too when I put on my Pelfreybilt. Can't decide whether or not to cut it. I am really anxious to get into more wheeling and I just want to avoid crunches like that lol
     
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  10. Oct 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM
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  11. Oct 30, 2013 at 8:48 AM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    :laughing: It was an unfortunate smelting incident.
     
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  12. Oct 30, 2013 at 12:58 PM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    Forgot to take pics yesterday. I guess these aren't the best examples, but maybe they will help you out:

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    Pass. Side:
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    You can see the small amount of plastic that I trimmed, and also the CMC (yet to be plated in :eek:)
     
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  13. Oct 30, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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    So nothing trimmed from fender or flares?? Sweet I think I will have to go with the 285's
     
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  14. Oct 30, 2013 at 4:37 PM
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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    Nope, the only trimming I did was the fender liner (as seen in the pics). I am also running 1" spacers, so keep that in mind. Your wheel's backspace will dictate what your potential rub-spots will be.

    Alot of guys like 255/85s as well...Tall 'N Skinny. :cool:
     
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  15. Oct 30, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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    I have 1.25 wheel spacers so it will be close to yours. I also have the lr uca and at 3 " up front was 3.5" until I added plate bumper and skid plate.
     
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  16. Oct 30, 2013 at 10:41 PM
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    You should be good to go then. :cool:
     
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  18. Jun 22, 2014 at 5:04 PM
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    How much was your LEER 100XL Shell w/ Thule Tracker II rails?
     
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  19. Oct 19, 2014 at 3:49 PM
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    Hey just wondering if you've regretted not getting the OR, or are completely 100% happy with the Sport?

    Wondering caaaaaause I might be switching to the 2nd Gen side of the forum :spy:
    Looking to get a DC, but since the OR doesn't offer the LB I'm thinking about the DCLB Sport... although the only aspect of that which I will miss is the rear diff locker.

    Overall curious as to how you have been liking your rig. Hope all has been well lately, I dig your ride! :cool:
     
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  20. Oct 20, 2014 at 4:41 PM
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    Thanks Mark! :thumbsup:

    I love my rig, and what it has become....buuuuut I'd be lying if I said I don't want a locker. I've never been in a situation where I had to turn around b/c I'm not locked and have followed locked and SAS rigs through some pretty tough trails, but sometimes I have to get more creative and/or aggressive to get up & over some obstacles - and I have the dents and pinstripes to prove it :p

    The DC/LB is long - but again, I have managed to get it down some very narrow Jeep trails, but at the risk of more scratches or dents. Sometimes I look out the window and think "Naw, it is the perfect length" while other times I see it and "Damn, that is so fucking LONG!" Trail Limo is definitely a fitting title.

    If you really don't need the extra 12" in the bed, I would get a DC/SB Off-Road. When I was deciding on which Taco, I was playing in (2) bands full-time and needed to cram as much gear as possible along with 3 passengers, so the DC/LB with a canopy was an easy choice. I almost got an AC/LB, but the back seats were just too small. I hadn't planned on mod'ing it for trail use but it is still very functional nonetheless. I don't regret it, but in my current situation (1 band and more off-roading), I would get a DC/SB or maybe even a reg. cab.

    Hope this helps, and you know there are always tons of us in the PNW to lend a hand with mods if you get a new rig! Good luck on the hunt, man! :cheers:
     
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