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GraveYard Shift BS

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Mondwa, Feb 2, 2010.

  1. Aug 21, 2014 at 8:56 PM
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    So much steel had to use my transmission jack to lift it in place. That and bf bumper helps keep the tires down on wet roads.
     
  2. Aug 21, 2014 at 8:59 PM
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    So I'm guessing with the extra weight of the bumper and skid mpg's are definitely lost?
     
  3. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:04 PM
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    Oh yea. And the 5100s and tires and a set of bruteforce bumpers. But mine isnt a dd. Its a 2007 and 45k miles. Sits in garage.
     
  4. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:05 PM
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    I wish now I would have got sliders instead of the smittybilt steps I got:rolleyes:
     
  5. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:07 PM
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    Ohh Ok got ya def makes a diff not being a dd.
     
  6. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:08 PM
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    Yeah I was pricing them and the bolt on sliders are too far off from regular steps. Just have to paint them when you get them. No biggie.
     
  7. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:11 PM
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    Yeah definitely doable, I'm trying to figure out what to do with mine, they came painted shiny gloss black which sucks cause they show up every little skid or mark from climbing in and out, thinking maybe rhino lining?
     
  8. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:11 PM
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    I used to pucker up driving in rain. Not anymore. It would be nice to drive in rain. Its been a l9ng drought.
     
  9. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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    What part of Texas are you from kevin?
     
  10. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    I'm in hill country nw of San Antonio.
     
  11. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:14 PM
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    Should work fine. I was reading that when used on sliders and you actually slid on rocks it would peel the rhino lining off. Made a little hard to touch up but it should hold up great if you don't go rock jumping!
     
  12. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:15 PM
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    I was near your area in june. Went to see family north east of Bristol speedway. Near you at least.
     
  13. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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    I haven't had any issues with my truck in the rain (knock on wood). It came with the BFG rugged terrain or trail forget witch one.
     
  14. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:18 PM
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    Hmmmm lately does speed bumps and back roads( hey some are gravel) count??? Lol
     
  15. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:19 PM
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    Mine came with camry tires. Couldnt even back up to deer feeder with morning dew without sl8ding sideways. Not a problem anymore.
     
  16. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:20 PM
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    Bristol is about 3 hours from me. Pretty country
     
  17. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:21 PM
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    Hahahah camry tires! wow. Yeah tires make all the difference in the world.
     
  18. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:22 PM
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    I got wrangler silent armors on mine and they perform pretty good in the rain too
     
  19. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:23 PM
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    Camry tires? What the heck on a truck? Lol
     
  20. Aug 21, 2014 at 9:26 PM
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    I've been to Bristol twice for the races, bout 2 1/2 hrs from me
     

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