Welp, here 'goes... Project slow n' steady...
#661
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Yup. 33x12.5r15
Spare is an almost new 32x11.5r15 BFG KM
#664
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For anyone interested, I did a lot of research on Treadwright before I decided to purchase. One of the reasons I went with them was that I liked the idea of another set of tires not sitting and rotting at a landfill for hundreds of years...
https://www.treadwright.com/blogs/tr...s-a-difference
The picture of the Kuwaiti Tire Graveyard in the article is outdated... here's what it looks like now....
Kuwait Tire Graveyard - Google Maps satellite view 2017
Aside from that, Treadwright's remold process isn't your typical recap or retread tire. Recaps and retreads use a pre-cured tread that is bonded to the tire with an adhesive layer and then given a heat-treat to finalize the bond. This is still a viable tire and, contrary to what the internet wizard's say, there is a low failure rate that is not much higher than new tires. The failure rate increases with improper tire pressure, maintenance, and overloading.
Treadwright's process, however, is a remold process and, aside from the carcass, the process is similar to the manufacture of a brand new tire. The remold process uses an uncured rubber that's adhered to the detreaded and buffed carcass, then heat-cured in a mold that has the tread pattern in it. Very similar to the way a brand new tire is made.
I myself used to be skeptical about re-treads until I watched the manufacturing process and read reviews about Treadwright's customer service and the longevity of the tires.
Granted, I haven't had these a week yet, but so far I love 'em! They ride great, they balance perfect, they're not ridiculously loud, and they look great. We'll see how they do offroad, and down the road.
https://www.treadwright.com/blogs/tr...s-a-difference
The picture of the Kuwaiti Tire Graveyard in the article is outdated... here's what it looks like now....
Kuwait Tire Graveyard - Google Maps satellite view 2017
Aside from that, Treadwright's remold process isn't your typical recap or retread tire. Recaps and retreads use a pre-cured tread that is bonded to the tire with an adhesive layer and then given a heat-treat to finalize the bond. This is still a viable tire and, contrary to what the internet wizard's say, there is a low failure rate that is not much higher than new tires. The failure rate increases with improper tire pressure, maintenance, and overloading.
Treadwright's process, however, is a remold process and, aside from the carcass, the process is similar to the manufacture of a brand new tire. The remold process uses an uncured rubber that's adhered to the detreaded and buffed carcass, then heat-cured in a mold that has the tread pattern in it. Very similar to the way a brand new tire is made.
I myself used to be skeptical about re-treads until I watched the manufacturing process and read reviews about Treadwright's customer service and the longevity of the tires.
Granted, I haven't had these a week yet, but so far I love 'em! They ride great, they balance perfect, they're not ridiculously loud, and they look great. We'll see how they do offroad, and down the road.
#665
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Yup! Of course, that was my thought about 3 months ago
lol... hey no joke though! I'm 90 to nothin' all day long on a lot of days at work. When I'm home, I live the slow life
If it doesn't need gettin' done yesterday, it'll get done eventually.
If it doesn't need gettin' done yesterday, it'll get done eventually.
#666
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May have just scored a brand new Rugged Ridge HD steering kit for free....
ETA: It's Rusty's HD Crossover Steering, not Rugged Ridge
ETA: It's Rusty's HD Crossover Steering, not Rugged Ridge
Last edited by Basslicks; 05-18-2018 at 01:00 AM. Reason: Fake news.
#667
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So I've already noticed that the new tires are a little close to the fenders. No worries at all on the street and I do have 4" bump stop extensions, but I'm still worried that the tires are going to make contact. Not too worried about the fenders so much as I don't want my brand new tires getting sliced up the first time I go out wheeling.
Messed around in paint a little bit just to see how much difference it would make if I trimmed up to that paint mark where the factory flares were...
As it sits now...
Rendering of fenders trimmed even more...
Looks like it'll work. I'm also going to tackle that pinch seem on the fenderwell to make sure that doesn't sabotage me either.
Messed around in paint a little bit just to see how much difference it would make if I trimmed up to that paint mark where the factory flares were...
As it sits now...
Rendering of fenders trimmed even more...
Looks like it'll work. I'm also going to tackle that pinch seem on the fenderwell to make sure that doesn't sabotage me either.
Last edited by Basslicks; 07-19-2017 at 04:06 AM. Reason: Fender well vs fenderwell
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Yikes it must be pick on basslicks week
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And if you ditch the fender well liners, use a pool noodle and shove it back in the gap by the door. Then you can spray the well with undercoat, or bed liner.
I bought a can of duplicolor professionally undercoat at advanced auto for under 10 bucks. I'm using it on my rear fenders. Particularly, Im using it to spray over the notched fender pieces after I hammer them into the fender well.
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I used POR on one side of my rear cut and fold and POR + 3m undercoat on the other side as a test...might not have enough patience to wait all winter to see the results in spring...lol
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Joints are available at Morris 4x4. Just replaced all 4 on the one I have. Has some tie rod roll just like the other crossover steering setups. Easily fixed with either RuffStuff's or Rusty's cure spacers.