The polar vortex strikes again. I think this must be some sort of record for the Austin area.
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What size tires are those?
reddog90
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Damn that truck looks good. What is your suspension and tire/wheel setup? Stay warm on the beach!
Snow day in Texas. When you realize super white...isn’t 
TheGrrrrr
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I ordered mine from snorkelupgrade.com and accidentally ordered the 9001r without the adapter for 3.5" inlet. Worked with a dude named Isaac who has been great in both communicating and getting me the adapter. For those with an inlet smaller than 4" (mine is a Dobinson) order the one with the adapter (its a $10 difference): 3.5 Inch Inlet Adapter & Series 9001R Air Precleaner For Engines 4.8 to 6.2 Liters and Diesel Engines Up To 3.5 Liters. - https://snorkelupgrade.com/products/sy-klone-9001r-for-v8s-and-diesel-engines-3-5-inch-inlet-size
LT 285-65R18 E
mmorgan24
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Holding the fort down at the office since last night. Might not get out of here until Wednesday noon! Sometimes it pays to be the boss, sometimes not so much - ain't bitching, just saying! Mississippi Snowpocalypse 2021
Love that Kaymar, I am considering the same. How is it working for you? Is the rear bar required for the swingouts? I have heard the bar is required but yet I have seen a truck with just the swingouts no bar. I really only need a way to carry some jerry cans.
You don’t look stuck. What are you doing?
TheGrrrrr
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I'm loving all these snow pics. Keep them coming!
mmorgan24
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You asked for it so .... HERE it comes! The Kaymar rear bumper is in a word or two "very disappointing!" I bought it as I was getting an LRA tank from the same folks and needed one - it is also somewhat of a disappointment. They tell me all be be handled but nothing yet has been done.
The bumper arrived late due to covid, ships, shipping, etc in addition to the expected order delay.
The parts in the box were packed well individually but they easily moved about (no actual damage luckily).
The powder coating started to come off before it left town on its maiden voyage (less than two weeks). Upon mention of this to the mud vendor I was not very attentive to the issue.
The included light wiring kit requires all sorts of hassle to get done and is far from plug-and-play. I've wired race cars and such but this is an OEM replacement with well known connectors for goodness sake.
There are no provisions for the license plate mount for the USA and zero ideas for wiring the light other than two bare wires dangling. Like how to snake, best place to wire, etc. The plate mounting itself doesn't take into account rubbing with the cans be they metal or plastic.
The included camera relocation kit was the wrong one - a long while later I got it but haven't installed it yet. The vendor didn't make provisions for me to return it.
The spare tire mount is fixed laterally and will only move forward and back a bit due to the locking mechanism (see why negative below).
The jerry can holders are welded with zero adjustments available.
These two together cannot possibly fit more than a 34 inch or so tire fully inflated as there is no room between the two mounts (and remember zero adjustments).
The latches are hard to get to, no springs to help them latch and stick constantly. The latches rub on the bumper and are making the crappy powder coating disappear in addition to the coating flaking off.
There are ZERO plates under the bumpers so they are exposed to catch things, allow mud and whatnot to get up in the bumper and the wires (see above) and whatever else is in there.
The trailer wiring connector is even further back and down now - didn't think someone could make it more hidden and inconvenient but I was wrong.
AND I cannot open my tailgate with my bike rack on even with an extender as the swing outs hit stuff (not Kaymar exclusive more than likely).
So ... yeah. They work and don't rattle but I think I could have done better for the same money. If you have a more narrow application look for a hitch swingout as it can be easily removed when not needed.
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mmorgan24
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IKR - the office is really an office for a few employees and a colocation; we are 24/7 - the roads were going to get bad and while I knew I could probably get there if needed it is a 23 min / 21 mile run normally via the Interstate and more than a few overpass bridges. I just didn't want to be forced to leave the house if there was something to be done and been under a time crunch. I've got a few gigs of Internet speed, gas heat and a generator ... but I also have a neighbors tree overhanging my 3-phase power. Owner here so better safe than sorry!
mmorgan24
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I don't know if it is garbage but powder coating can be hit and miss at times. The design issues are what I was most surprised about though. The SLEE weighs and costs too much IMHO - I've got a trailer to pull too.
Just got the Toyo AT3s installed in 275/70 18. What a huge upgrade in the look of the truck. I love them. No rubbing at all.
I must say, my RLC rear bumper has been great so far. A lot more affordable than Kaymar and Slee. That sucks something that expensive looks like it won't last more than a year without needing to be refinished.
Looks great!
I am almost sure these are the exact size and brand I am going to get. How is the road noise compared to stock?
Only drove a few miles home from DT but overall feel and noise seems about the same. Not a major difference. I have not been on the highway yet, though.
Adding to the Texas Snow day pics!
