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Southeast GX Broverlanding and BS

Discussion in 'South East' started by Sandman614, Oct 9, 2020.

  1. Apr 16, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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  2. Apr 16, 2023 at 9:05 AM
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    I was wondering that myself.
     
  3. Apr 16, 2023 at 9:59 AM
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    Side note.

    I hope that everyone that watches the duesch nozzles with lifted toyotas on YouTube realize that not all of us are incompetent.
     
  4. Apr 16, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    probably. Need to clear it with the wife but we need to get out of the house for a day.
     
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  5. Apr 16, 2023 at 10:10 AM
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    got your kid that weekend?
     
  6. Apr 16, 2023 at 10:53 AM
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    No sir I do not.
     
  7. Apr 16, 2023 at 6:03 PM
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    Wife has some shit planned next weekend and I forgot I’m having lasik done (again) Friday. We’ll have to coordinate another time.
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    My rebooted axle was slinging grease. At first I'm like jeez it was just installed! And rebooted with the original axle and using a Toyota boot kit. After further inspection, I realized I didn't clamp down the outer boot's outer clamp enough. :bananadead:

    Hopefully that's resolved now. :rofl:
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2023 at 9:06 AM
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    At least the fix was easy.
     
  11. Apr 18, 2023 at 10:41 AM
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    Hope it's fixed. Used a whole can of brake clean last night. Looked at it after my 30 mile commute to work and so far so good.
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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    If it made it 30 Miles I'd call I good.
     
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  13. Apr 20, 2023 at 11:54 AM
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    This is still for sale if anyone needs it. I haven't really posted it anywhere else.
     
  14. Apr 20, 2023 at 5:39 PM
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    Post it up on GXOR Carolina’s and I bet you can get $400.
     
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    New GX who dis :spy:

     
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    F the haterz.
     
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    "Getting out of hand" - Wife
    I love rpt1’s
     
  19. Apr 29, 2023 at 7:12 AM
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    Had to go buy a few bags of ice (5) for one of my Grizzly coolers this morning. Holy hell do I not miss that, first time I've used a regular cooler since buying my fridge.

    First world problems...:annoyed::anonymous:
     
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  20. May 1, 2023 at 7:54 PM
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    Hey gang, looking for some input. Have an OME heavy kit installed currently and it is way more stiff than I'd like. Been looking to get something with a bit more flex as I'm currently getting next to zero flex. Took a ride on some washboard yesterday and it was bone shattering. Currently setup with 2886/2896 front and rear.

    2886 - 15.8" @ 660lbs
    2896 - 15.2" @ +330lbs (unable to find rate)

    Went with the heavy kit due to front bumper with winch, sliders, RTT, rear bumper (with swingouts in future) and gear weight of 200+ lbs in cargo area. It's still stupid stiff when fully loaded with motorcycle carrier and 250lb motorcycle on back.

    Been looking at a semi budget setup with the 6112 kit that is 14" @ 650lbs and getting a custom spring in rear (maybe Dobinsons c59-327 @ 220lbs-440lbs). If I get a similar spring rate as the OME, will the ride quality stay the same but at a reduced ride height?

    Overall goal is to get a bit softer ride quality. Should I be looking at 600lb rate?
     
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