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Offline Masherbrum

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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #300 on: April 15, 2010, 09:06:55 PM »
Quote from: Todd on April 15, 2010, 06:23:40 PM
and the wheels off of a S-10.....

Todd

This has been a topic of discussion and there is a legitimate reason for not "getting larger tires".   It's a common issue prone to failure that is overlooked by 99.99% of the owners of Suburbans, K-5's, Jimmy's, Sierra and any other vehicle on the platform.   
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #301 on: April 15, 2010, 09:34:01 PM »
Quote from: kamori on April 15, 2010, 06:30:40 PM
LOL They are 31_10.5x15 Good size for that rig... Why would you want bigger tires?  I know... so it looks cool...I guess thats better than Function...Sorry u have nothing good to say....

Bigger tires offer several advantages as well as disadvantages. I'm running 33/11.5-17 Cooper S/Ts on my Jeep. Advantages: More ground clearance, better flotation on soft ground and sand. Great traction in deep mud. Disadvantages include increased torsional stress on the entire drive train and increased brake wear and reduction in effectiveness. There is also the weight penalty.

Those tires are perfectly adequate for what you seem to need. Larger rubber would only burn more gas...


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #302 on: April 15, 2010, 09:39:09 PM »
Quote from: Widewing on April 15, 2010, 09:34:01 PM
Bigger tires offer several advantages as well as disadvantages. I'm running 33/11.5-17 Cooper S/Ts on my Jeep. Advantages: More ground clearance, better flotation on soft ground and sand. Great traction in deep mud. Disadvantages include increased torsional stress on the entire drive train and increased brake wear and reduction in effectiveness. There is also the weight penalty.

Those tires are perfectly adequate for what you seem to need. Larger rubber would only burn more gas...


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Larger tires on those vehicles I listed rapidly increase one major issue: Steering Box separation. 
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #303 on: April 15, 2010, 09:44:14 PM »
Quote from: Masherbrum on April 15, 2010, 09:39:09 PM
Larger tires on those vehicles I listed rapidly increase one major issue: Steering Box separation. 

Absolutely!  The K's are all terrible for that! Have to weld supports and backing plate to fix it...
Ramcharger/Powerwagons did that too.

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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #304 on: April 15, 2010, 09:47:08 PM »
Quote from: kamori on April 15, 2010, 06:30:40 PM
LOL They are 31_10.5x15 Good size for that rig... Why would you want bigger tires?  I know... so it looks cool...I guess thats better than Function...Sorry u have nothing good to say....

I was just messin wit ya :D
I wouldn't anything bigger than 33" tires but sumthin with some sidewall grip and aggressive tread for that stroker motor is all.....



Had to break out ol reliable today to get my drum off for a wheel cylinder change



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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #305 on: April 16, 2010, 11:08:52 AM »
Quote from: JunkyII on April 14, 2010, 08:03:23 PM
This weekend Im going back to MD, 398 miles and only 1 tank of gas will be needed in my cherokee......Love it :salute

Through Philly?   :D
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #306 on: April 16, 2010, 05:02:48 PM »
Trektop is on the Jeep. My Mud/Terrain tires have replaced the winter rubber....

Now, we're ready for the warming weather.




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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #307 on: April 16, 2010, 06:35:09 PM »
Quote from: Widewing on April 16, 2010, 05:02:48 PM
Trektop is on the Jeep. My Mud/Terrain tires have replaced the winter rubber....

Now, we're ready for the warming weather.

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nice looking jeep!
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #308 on: April 16, 2010, 08:16:12 PM »
Quote from: WWhiskey on April 16, 2010, 06:35:09 PM
nice looking jeep!

Thanks! I put the Trektop on this past Sunday. I figured a good soaking wash would clean the filthy thing and check for leaks on the top. No leaks, and it's clean. But, fear not, I'll have it muddy again soon enough.  :aok


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #309 on: April 17, 2010, 05:46:09 AM »
Hey Wide, My wife said, "Oh isn't that cute!" LOL!  Just joshin ya,  But not really, LOL! 
Seriously tho, If ya ever get up my way, I'll take ya out wheelin,  :t ...  Hope ya have full coverage insurance!
Just 10 minutes off the road around here, and it would NEVER be the same!

Here is a pic my youngest a few yrs ago, he had just bought this wrangler, first time out, lol! After 6 weeks, the insurance company totaled it!  We play follow the leader, guys hate it when its my turn to break trail.. 90% just quit, and go home :bolt:
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #310 on: April 17, 2010, 11:21:24 AM »
Looks nice!
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #311 on: April 17, 2010, 06:23:47 PM »
Well after replacing ALL the brakes all the way around, a new exhaust system, another fuel cell, countless hours of sanding and grinding, my Jeep ran down the road under it's own power again for the first time in over twenty years.....no I am not kidding.











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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #312 on: April 17, 2010, 07:30:48 PM »
Quote from: VonMessa on April 16, 2010, 11:08:52 AM
Through Philly?   :D
Nah  go through Scranton, I may have to make a trip to Philly to see the animal play the drums from the cage :D
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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #313 on: April 18, 2010, 10:42:39 AM »
Quote from: Todd on April 17, 2010, 06:23:47 PM
Well after replacing ALL the brakes all the way around, a new exhaust system, another fuel cell, countless hours of sanding and grinding, my Jeep ran down the road under it's own power again for the first time in over twenty years.....no I am not kidding.

Todd

Excellent! Looks like a great project. Keep us updated.


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Re: Ain't nothin like a Jeep
« Reply #314 on: April 18, 2010, 11:47:38 AM »
Might I suggest this product for easily maintaining your floorboards:  http://www.nonslipcoating.com/automotive.htm

It holds up the best, is available in damn near any color imaginable and "breaks down" the slowest (good) from UV.   
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