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That's the annual Sierra Trek eventWow-August 5-11 the flows were way down. That would have been the window!
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That's the annual Sierra Trek eventWow-August 5-11 the flows were way down. That would have been the window!
Thanks for posting! Fordyce has been on my list for years, I just haven't had the chance to get out there yet. We've got 5-6 tips through the Rubicon before it was "paved", but Fordyce looks like a blast. Hopefully soon we'll get it on the calendar.
Let me know when your coming out... I will come along.... Maybe... Schedule permitted..
I agree the spare was moving a little more than I would expect it to but it's not something I would worry about if it were mine. Having seen Luke's bumpers first hand numerous times, there's no question about the strength of these. The spindles he uses are some of the biggest ones out there for swingouts. That's really the only part that is at risk of failure and I wouldn't be concerned one bit.Unrelated to the obstacle but as someone that is about to install one of these rear bumpers.. The amount that spare was moving around during simple wheel slip makes me nervous.
Am I missing the point?
Nice video.
Agreed on all points, and the video doesn't come close to dissuading me from thinking Luke's rear bumper is by far the best. It does have me thinking about how to reduce twist in that square tube though.I agree the spare was moving a little more than I would expect it to but it's not something I would worry about if it were mine. Having seen Luke's bumpers first hand numerous times, there's no question about the strength of these. The spindles he uses are some of the biggest ones out there for swingouts. That's really the only part that is at risk of failure and I wouldn't be concerned one bit.
The flex in the swingout is likely twist in the tubing. Maybe some additional gusseting could help but again, not a big deal IMO. Besides that a lot of weight back there with 37's, a hilift and 15 gallons of fluids.
I dont want to hate but it's clear from the construction that the b pillars derive strength from the rocker. Unless I ran a cage at the same time, it doesn't seem smart to chop the rockers. I could be wrong. At any rate there's also still the problem of the passenger cats.sliders hanging too low..........need to delete those rockers
no t case gears. 5.29T case reduction gears on that rig? What axle gearing? Thanks
Lol... A little wheelspin does wonders sometimes... And my tires aren't wearing fast enough anywayx2 Nice vid.
But couldn't help sing "the wheels on the 80 go round n round" in the back of my head
I dont want to hate but it's clear from the construction that the b pillars derive strength from the rocker. Unless I ran a cage at the same time, it doesn't seem smart to chop the rockers. I could be wrong. At any rate there's also still the problem of the passenger cats.
no t case gears. 5.29
My exhaust is already over the frame with cats tucked. They are still going to be a problemi hear ya.......but when you seal up the rocker area after choppin' , theres a natural boxing of the area that beefs things back up. I chose some 1/8 just cuz it was layong around.......but 3/16 would likely be as strong if not stronger than orig rocker. Most of the strength is derived in the folds of floor/pillar/rocker intersection which isnt cut out. You end up making an I-beam out of the area.
Cats are a big issue-( but mine were deleted) however deleting rockers almost begs you to reroute exhaust around the body mount vs under it (basically giving your exhaust a 3" lift.) A good chance to also flip cats sideways "while you are in there".
but maybe too much effort until cats or exhaust go bad and you then "need" to do it.