Yes! @lx200inAR had a nice table earlier in this thread below.
+35 offset seems to strike a good balance for typical upsized tires between 33-35". It also makes clearance and fitment about as easy as possible for those sizes to drop in.
If there were a lithium to put underhood, LiFePO4 chemistry as you have would be the better option.
I've found in extended slow speed crawling off-road, that the underhood temps can really start to climb. Here's what the Intake Air Temp (IAT) looks like after a couple hours - 160F on an 88F...
Bringing this thread back up to the top as there's offset and scrub radius questions in other threads of late. The compromises and symptoms to aggressive offsets I think are clear. Understanding why might be a bit more difficult.
Re-using this picture, the zero scrub radius point at the...
That's a good question. It has been awhile. I'd like to think it drives pretty close to stock, except the CG is higher. In the grand scheme of things, the mods that affect daily drivability is a sensor lift (1.75" F / 1.25") and 35s. My wife drives it every now and then and the only...
Short answer, nope.
In the 100-series AHC architecture, the pressure sensor lived in the actively pressurized circuit of the AHC system
In the 200-series AHC architecture, the pressure sensor lives outside the actively pressurized circuit. It only has visibility when a valve opened to...
I get what your saying. The way I understand your point - for those that don't truly use their tires in A/T fashion, that any tire might be suitable? Lots and lots of A/T tired vehicles out commuting and mall crawling.
IMO, A/T tires should be performant in all terrains and all conditions...
KO2s were a benchmark in their time. They built upon and superseded the original KO, of which arguably defined the segment. Time and expectations don't stand still. The competitive set has caught up since the 2016 KO2 release. The new kids on the block brought some skills with the benefit of...
Yes, very possible. I was somewhat trail braking and turning on a downhill section (not the best thing to do when towing), so it could have been my fault. I have heard recommendations to reduce anti-sway friction on weight distribution hitches in low traction environments, but my Equalizer...
Now that I have had more time and varied use with the mildly relaxed front sway bar bracket, I'm pretty happy with the results
- Incrementally more flexy front axle. Useful more articulation.
- It just completely eats up rally type running. It always has but it's just so slinky and fun to be...
An interesting and evidently a very performant path. For those that follow Matt Off-road, the Banana and Morvair have serious technical chops and they both use Spicer limited-slips in the rear axle. With Detroit front auto-lockers. Sure, they are more setup for recovery work, but they also...
Agreed! My buddy has 285/70s that I helped him fit on his GX. Using the same recipe from the LX for 35s.
Still got hung up on a huge rock last weekend. This is after some stacking to get his rear axle off said rock.
I think you'll find you may need more offset? Wide tires are great, but when combined with 34"+ tall tires, clearance against UCA can be an issue. Particularly with full lock in compression. I think this is also true for tundra arms. Something to watch, and there maybe aftermarket UCAs that...
This is one of those things that don't need perfection, but should have some measure of thought prior to loading on a 2-post. Yes, the 200-series is pretty even with slight forward bias. Most tend to be more forward biased. As a general rule, you'll load with the posts just ahead of the...
Yup to above.
In addition to mechanical leverage, the larger rotor has the benefit of more mass to sink the heat generated from braking. This reduces peak temperature reached in an equivalent braking event. The larger rotor also has more surface area and vanes to cool off quicker.
All things...
Doesn't sound much different than when I tried an early unit back in 2019. Too bad.
I don't love my current Tesla style screen replacement, but it's a compromise I can live with until something better shows up.
I think the 200-series has solid and strong brakes. They are fixed caliper brakes which are more akin to performance vehicles than the common floating caliper setups on mainstream vehicles. As we build the vehicles with larger tires and more weight, I think any stock system can be challenged...
Rear Bumper
The rear bumper is trickier.
The upper part ties into the bodywork that moves up with the BL, but is also supported and floating on the frame that hasn't moved. So spacers need to be added to the step portion of the bumper.
The lower part of the rear bumper does tie into frame on...