Recent content by TeCKis300

The long travel brackets themselves do not drive the need for rear spring spacers. It's really about the amount of lift relative to stock and that is governed by the sensor lift and/or height offset. So the minimum spring spacer should be that delta of stock ride height to new ride height...

To be fair, there is a place for +18 and +0 offsets. Hardcore rockcrawlers rely on poke to keep rocks off the body and gain more sidehill stability. It's going to take a different strategy and build bias that trades daily drivability and balanced offroad performance like fast Baja running...

285/70r18 is a great size! Do yourself a favor, skip the Wescott and look at Bilsteins. They are as proper a suspension as anything, and for about the same money will give you lift on the front using adjustable perches on the shock bodies using stock (or aftermarket) front springs, while...

The bouncy ride after sensor lift is a classic symptom of worn accumulators. You're right that accumulators should be in your future. It'll be the best money spent and you'll be surprised how great the ride is after. E&E Off Road 13mm front spacer and rear shock spacer are the cheat codes to...

Looking GOOD! Are you asking whether to put the mud flap or extension piece back? I personally will run flaps as more aggressive treads can throw rocks. I don't want to be a menace to others or my tin can travel trailer when towing. Extension piece will just come down to what size tires...

If there's adaptations, i.e. trims, it's not a root problem but a symptom of something else going on. Take a look especially at the long term fuel trims (LTFT) on both banks (B1 and B2) of cylinders. Specifically LTFT B1S1 and LTFT B2S1. S1 means first oxygen sensor. Shouldn't show much more...

Looks like a fun build in the making. Rarely see people start with the body lift, but kudos as that's a key mod to a more aggressive build, and a good way to establish body lines for armor to then be built around it. As one that's built a do everything vehicle around 37s, it's a great place to...

I might go the other way. Curious if the filler piece can be left off? For more clearance against 37s? EDIT, or maybe that's already by design.

Ordered yesterday and UPS is telling me I'll have it tomorrow. How's that for service. Thanks Oliver! Don't be like me and smash too much bumper before fitting this. Even after cutting a good portion, my tuperwear will still show a good scar.

Yup, just got in my order. Should have done this awhile and glad this product exists. Big butts need armor.

Epic camping spot in Idyllwild Black Mountain. Perched at 8k ft with grand vistas. Thanks to @Tighe for the great insights and recommendations. Nearby is some great wheeling at the Indian Mountain Trail.

Had a great time tackling some trails this weekend. It's past time for a muffler chop and butt armor. Better late than never? Paging @Turbo.

I agree that is sludge precursors as a result of the long OCI combined with high load use. The filter is doing its job. No harm no foul but I agree changing the oil early this round would be a good idea.

Appreciate it. Like many of us here, it's hard to leave stuff alone. Must tinker!

Coming at it from another angle - don't hesitate to air down regardless of the tire you choose as that will always increase puncture resistance. As you're aiming for chunky 70 aspect ratio tires, it should be able to better support airing down without pinch flats. Yes, this has the potential...