7th Annual 100s in the Hills *July 26-30 2017* Silverton·CO·USA·EARTH
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Just a wee bit of snow I see
So I removed the crossbar thing where my spare tire is. So I have it tucked up really tight. I'm wondering I should plan to drop it and haul it on top in the cargo area once we are on trails.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
@aaronrules I would leave the spare in the OEM position if the tires you are running will fit there. I've seen many Stock TLC w/ Spares in the OEm location tackle much of what the San Juans have to offer. A big ole tire roof mounted would be a PITA to work with IMO
Stock suspension and 33" tire mounted in OEM spare location for the last 8 years with no issues. I've been to Cruise Moab 2X and HIH 2X, along with many other jaunts around NM and CO in those 8 years. I will admit that I have seen scuffs on the sidewall but never any cuts or punctures.
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Just dropped my Dissent bumper at the powder coaters today and will have it back next friday to mount it up!
Sounds like my new RTT may NOT arrive in time for the trip tho!
Sounds like my new RTT may NOT arrive in time for the trip tho!
I ran my larger-than-stock spare in the stock position and had no problems. The OEM receiver hitch took all the hits.
I wouldn't over think it too much.
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It's been very hot and dry here in Colorado. We have not had any significant moisture in a while and much of the state is under a fire restriction/burn ban.
As of today, San Juan County does NOT have a fire restriction in place. I do not expect that to be the case during HIH unless we get some much needed moisture. Most other mountain towns in the state are already restricted.
Please check current restrictions prior to camping and enjoying a campfire in Colorado. The Peak 2 fire in Breckenridge got out of control very quickly. Just heard about possible evacuations for the entire town.
*Photo by Tony Cooper via UNC
As of today, San Juan County does NOT have a fire restriction in place. I do not expect that to be the case during HIH unless we get some much needed moisture. Most other mountain towns in the state are already restricted.
Please check current restrictions prior to camping and enjoying a campfire in Colorado. The Peak 2 fire in Breckenridge got out of control very quickly. Just heard about possible evacuations for the entire town.
*Photo by Tony Cooper via UNC
I see top speed 28mph in your future. Good luck!!
OME 860 springs I can bring if someone wants them $100? Used about a year. Sittin in the garage, thought I would ask. CLAIMED, SOLD!
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smoking deal for somebody!!
Ok, so I have all the parts to do this AHC sensor lift.
2-2.5" AHC Lift Using King Coils & Shock Spacers
But I am honestly pretty intimidated to try to get it done before HIH this year. I am wondering a couple things. If I pack all the components and tools needed to do this job, would there be any interest from anybody either on the way to Colorado or while at camp in helping me do this install? And two, is there an alignment shop anywhere around the camp? I just know if I get started on this project with only six days off work until we leave, Murphy will show up. I am mechanically inclined and normally I would tackle this job head on if I was 100% in on keeping the AHC, but I'm not. I am going to switch to a "regular" suspension in the future.
I can see the biggest obstacle to doing this during a trip, is the alignment needed afterwardst.
If there is any interest in anybody helping, either by us stopping by your place on the way, or doing it in camp, let me know and I can set our plans accordingly. Also, if @bluecruiser and @paflytyer think this might be something that can be a learning experience and something worth doing at camp for educational purposes, I would gladly sacrifice my truck!
If there isn't any interest in doing this at camp or on the way, that is totally fine. I don't want anybody to feel obligated. I just wanted to put this out there and see what everybody else thinks.
2-2.5" AHC Lift Using King Coils & Shock Spacers
But I am honestly pretty intimidated to try to get it done before HIH this year. I am wondering a couple things. If I pack all the components and tools needed to do this job, would there be any interest from anybody either on the way to Colorado or while at camp in helping me do this install? And two, is there an alignment shop anywhere around the camp? I just know if I get started on this project with only six days off work until we leave, Murphy will show up. I am mechanically inclined and normally I would tackle this job head on if I was 100% in on keeping the AHC, but I'm not. I am going to switch to a "regular" suspension in the future.
I can see the biggest obstacle to doing this during a trip, is the alignment needed afterwardst.
If there is any interest in anybody helping, either by us stopping by your place on the way, or doing it in camp, let me know and I can set our plans accordingly. Also, if @bluecruiser and @paflytyer think this might be something that can be a learning experience and something worth doing at camp for educational purposes, I would gladly sacrifice my truck!
If there isn't any interest in doing this at camp or on the way, that is totally fine. I don't want anybody to feel obligated. I just wanted to put this out there and see what everybody else thinks.
This looks like a little more than a camp install to me. I'd think the easiest part of this would be a quick alignment after you get it installed. I'd tackle at home ASAP and get it dialed in before leaving. You could destroy a set of tires by not dialing it all in prior to a long drive like you plan on doing.
I will do the AHC fluid flush that @ntsaint posted and see how I feel about the whole thing. Of course it's supposed to rain starting the three days I have off starting Sunday.
Yes, fluid change is not a big deal.
I wouldn't touch the lift in this compressed timeline, or at camp. Dialing it in after changing all the geometry on an AHC truck is a constant battle that took me weeks.
I wouldn't touch the lift in this compressed timeline, or at camp. Dialing it in after changing all the geometry on an AHC truck is a constant battle that took me weeks.
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I was thinking the same thing. The thread reads as if it's an easy job, but so far, nothing has been that easy of job on this truck.
I just installed the rear coils and I'm waiting for after the trip to do the rest. I just did a 1" lift in the rear to get the rear pressure in spec, left the front alone (already had a 1/2" sensor lift). I would install the coils and adjust torsion bar and sensors, then buy a allignment from a shop that allows you to buy lifetime alignment or will allow you to come back once you do the rest of the lift. The coils in the back will make for a nice ride with the extra weight . And if you have a hitch and spare it might just help them from dragging on a few trail?
My car has some Ohio rust and the coils took about an hour and a half with cleanup.