Mike Pierson
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On both front and back, the longer end is inboard.
What was done to your rig this week?
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What Mike said, the long side of the spacer goes toward the frame.
DMF
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I admit I was dumb enough to follow the aux battery delete trend on YouTube. But after reading Eddie's post about the aux battery protecting the computer, I quickly plugged everything back together.
What I learn when you unplug the aux battery, there are no warning lights because it disables them. Right after I put my aux battery back, I got a fuel cap warning and slow emissions leak check engine light. I've been driving almost 300 miles with the fuel cap off without any warning lights. I don't think it's coincidence.
What I learn when you unplug the aux battery, there are no warning lights because it disables them. Right after I put my aux battery back, I got a fuel cap warning and slow emissions leak check engine light. I've been driving almost 300 miles with the fuel cap off without any warning lights. I don't think it's coincidence.
Lperdue
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Found a set of KMC Tanks for a decent price and got them mounted for the wife’s rig. Her tires also need to be replaced so went in on a set of Trail Grappler’s in a 38.
Thanks Eddy for providing a good how to video on deadlocks.
And of course when little man came home, he wanted to help. But he also took away my TV privileges lol.
Thanks Eddy for providing a good how to video on deadlocks.
And of course when little man came home, he wanted to help. But he also took away my TV privileges lol.
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DirtHeadDavis
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Awesome choices! Those will look great against the blue. Glad that little man got the rings torqued to spec too!!!
Lperdue
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Yea he enjoyed putting everything together (mostly hitting the tire with a dead blow hammer).
It does look really good with blue. I’ll post a pic later of them on her rig.
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LOL - awesome
RESURECTIONJK
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jeeeep
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I've been trying to find a wheel shop that would machine the ATX for that new look but painting is a good idea. what type paint did you use?
last time I tried to paint aluminum it peeled off
RESURECTIONJK
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Yeah I’ve had that issue with other wheels too. When I bought these way back in 2017 they were a blemish sale as they didn’t have any clear coat. I got soooo tired of trying to keep them clean I bead blasted them and then rattle canned them.
I used the VHT Roll bar and chassis paint in satin black.
Lasted for about 4 years and now that I’m doing tires again, decided to freshen them up. Three coats and then one coat of clear over that.
Andy5160
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I use this same paint on all by touch up applications.
It matches great with powder coating.
Mike Pierson
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Good stuff. It matches EVO stuff perfectly.
jeeeep
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good to know, I need to touch up some of the suspension
RESURECTIONJK
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Busy weekend getting the new shoes installed. Kind of went overboard getting my old ATX beadlocks freshened up but, they needed it. Had to replace a dozen of the threaded steel inserts and then prep and paint them.
After breaking down and remounting the first one myself using a sketchy combination of bottle jacks and 2x4’s. I decided to take the other 4 to a local offroad shop to have the dismounted and the new 40’s put on the rim.
Needless to say, “off-road” shop doesn’t mean they know beadlocks and, they tried to actually install the tires like a traditional wheel.
Discount tire to the rescue and, I have to give the guys at the Encinitas discount tire location a HUGE shoutout. They got me right in about 10 minutes before they closed and had them fixed up before I could even get out of the truck.
Spent the good part of yesterday getting the finally coats of paint and clear coat on, and using brand new bolts after chasing all the threads with a tap, they were ready to go back together.
Super satisfying to say the least. I could have just slapped them together in a day but, really wanted to take my time and do it right.
Needless to say, I’ll be doing this project again sometime next year as this was supposed to be something I wasn’t going to do until I had my super duty axles built and ready to hang but, I was due for tires, didn’t want to buy twice and got a good deal on these. With my driving style and the the axle upgrades I currently have in place, I think it will hold together okay and, I’ll be sure to carry a few more spare parts just in case.
I’ll be doing a flex test soon to see how much I’ll have to trim and, I’ll likely have to adjust my front control arms to give it a bit more stretch to clear when turning.
Overall, pretty happy with the result.
After breaking down and remounting the first one myself using a sketchy combination of bottle jacks and 2x4’s. I decided to take the other 4 to a local offroad shop to have the dismounted and the new 40’s put on the rim.
Needless to say, “off-road” shop doesn’t mean they know beadlocks and, they tried to actually install the tires like a traditional wheel.
Discount tire to the rescue and, I have to give the guys at the Encinitas discount tire location a HUGE shoutout. They got me right in about 10 minutes before they closed and had them fixed up before I could even get out of the truck.
Spent the good part of yesterday getting the finally coats of paint and clear coat on, and using brand new bolts after chasing all the threads with a tap, they were ready to go back together.
Super satisfying to say the least. I could have just slapped them together in a day but, really wanted to take my time and do it right.
Needless to say, I’ll be doing this project again sometime next year as this was supposed to be something I wasn’t going to do until I had my super duty axles built and ready to hang but, I was due for tires, didn’t want to buy twice and got a good deal on these. With my driving style and the the axle upgrades I currently have in place, I think it will hold together okay and, I’ll be sure to carry a few more spare parts just in case.
I’ll be doing a flex test soon to see how much I’ll have to trim and, I’ll likely have to adjust my front control arms to give it a bit more stretch to clear when turning.
Overall, pretty happy with the result.
jeeeep
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I've used Discount Tire to break beadlocks, I asked to just break the seal, but they went ahead and removed the wheel and kept the TPMS intact, this is why they get every order for new tires from me.
RESURECTIONJK
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100%. And pretty much across every location I’ve visited, they have always been awesome.