A few changes to the 80.

[ncduckman]

Well, I installed the new M12000 by myself. It wasn't too bad, I just took the cable off first. That saved 40 pounds.

Today Discount Tire called and told me that the 35" Goodyear Duratracs that I ordered had arrived. I was in about a month ago to rotate the 33" Dunlop Mud Rovers and got a quote for the 35s. The gave me $300 trade on the Dunlops, which only had 13,000 miles on them. That was pretty good considering I only paid $500 for the 4 of them. I walked out with 5 Duratracs installed with the replacement warranty (I never buy that), for under $1200.

I am very pleased. The are so quiet. They have had rave reviews and are good in the snow, which we have here. So without further adieu:

 

[ncduckman]

A couple more:

 

[96Cruiser13]

Tires look great!, im jealous about the winch! Looks awesome

 

[little_joe]

Very nice Robert!!!!!

Be sure to post up when your truck is covered in salt!

 

[ncduckman]

Very nice Robert!!!!!

Be sure to post up when your truck is covered in salt!

Oh, it has been salted! Then washed the next day. I am going to buy some Fluid Film and coat the crap of the whole thing!

 

[krzyabncanuck]

Truck looks good.

Now tell me about these tires and reviews. Have not heard anything about them.

 

[ncduckman]

Now tell me about these tires and reviews. Have not heard anything about them.

For the 10 miles I have had them, the are VERY quiet compared to my Dunlop Mud Terrains.

What I gleaned from the reviews:

Seems to be very good in snow and mud. Very quiet. Some concerns about sidewall strength and stiffness. Some concerns about longevity, but is a new tire, so no good data yet.

Reviews - Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac Reviews by Offroaders.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Review Engine Powered by ReviewPost

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/425193-duratracs-me-too.html

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/394563-gy-wrangler-duratrac-vs-nitto-tg.html

 

[jbarnhill]

That is a good looking truck. 35's look perfect.

 

[FJinTegaCay]

Nice new shoes and ditto on the winch!

 

[swampthing]

Looking really good man!
Now for extra credit - spool that winch cleanly!
That's def one of my pet peeves - ha!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Looks really good! The bigger tires make such a difference .

 

[Fort Knox]

Looks awesome Robert! I might have to get myself an 80 one of these days.

 

[ncduckman]

Looking really good man!
Now for extra credit - spool that winch cleanly!
That's def one of my pet peeves - ha!

You know, if fought/installed that winch in 30 degree weather while it was snowing. Re-spooling the cable was the last step; it was 1:30am and I had too many beers. So I got a little sloppy.

The cable is coming off this week anyways, as it has been sold and the synthetic replacement has is on the way.

 

[swampthing]

Excuses, excuses - just kidding dude!

I'm impressed you got that bad boy up there yourself - that's no easy feat on it's own!
Looking forward to seeing the synthetic installed.