Builds Bubba Goes Beast: (Slee Bumper, TJM, 35's & More!)
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Your 200 is looking great! Could you please post a side shot of the TJM bumper showing how far it sticks out in front?
Thanks,
Bart
Thanks,
Bart
Markuson
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OK @9780LC, Here's a profile shot that will help answer that, though I'll try to post up another that is pa erfectly aligned side view. I'm pretty happy with the lack of excess front extension. It was short enough that the Warn solenoid relocation bracket was too wide for the bumper top plate--which tells me it's pretty minimal.
Here's a profile...though I can see from the bull-bar angle that this is not a true profile shot (needed to move left a bit)...
What's your understanding about the TJM T13? Can it still be ordered from a distributor here in the US or has TJM decided they're not bringing anymore in?
I know about the wait times and that's ok. I'm just wondering if this bumper is still a viable option.
Thanks.
I know about the wait times and that's ok. I'm just wondering if this bumper is still a viable option.
Thanks.
Markuson
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There were 5 total in my shipment. I think one other was sold, and the remaining 3 were going to Slee.
I would call Christo at Slee ASAP and ask if he still has one. I suspect not.
If not, then let me know and I'll look up the phone number for the guy here in San Diego, as I dealt with him early on (last year). TJM now ships to my city, and they go out from there. I believe the main (and major) delay had to do with it's ownership transfer, and various manufacturing facilities changing. But anyway... Call Slee immediate and see if they have one left (I doubt it).
M
Obviously you made it home and presumably in time to take care of your dog! 
We've all complemented your build as it is awesome. Also so some excellent off road pics. I am curious, though, since you needed to put in a few highway miles to get home last night how did it feel on pavement at highway speeds?
We've all complemented your build as it is awesome. Also so some excellent off road pics. I am curious, though, since you needed to put in a few highway miles to get home last night how did it feel on pavement at highway speeds?
Markuson
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Obviously you made it home and presumably in time to take care of your dog!
We've all complemented your build as it is awesome. Also so some excellent off road pics. I am curious, though, since you needed to put in a few highway miles to get home last night how did it feel on pavement at highway speeds?
Yes iI made t home...wife now traveling...doggy safe and sound after licking my face off.
So about the 35/12.50x17 Ridge Grapplers:
Man, they traveled incredibly well! Tires were near-silent.
No pulling. Slee guys had to do all manner of tweaking during alignment to help them fit better, and yet it fracked perfectly...up to 8ph (didn't go above that).
Slee has the magic alignment sauce! I was/am amazed.
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So this means that every time you need an alignment check you're going to need to come to Colorado/Slee. Anyone else may mess it up.
Anyone else may mess it up.
Yes iI made t home...wife now traveling...doggy safe and sound after licking my face off.
So about the 35/12.50x17 Ridge Grapplers:
Man, they traveled incredibly well! Tires were near-silent.
No pulling. Slee guys had to do all manner of tweaking during alignment to help them fit better, and yet it fracked perfectly...up to 8ph (didn't go above that).
Slee has the magic alignment sauce! I was/am amazed.
You removed the spacers too right?
Dang @Markuson you've got me so close to submitting this order for 35s I have in my shopping card with 4WheelParts. Must resist!
Speaking of alignment, I'm curious what your caster #s are, did you get alignment specs printed by chance? Maybe it's the angle, your front wheels turned, or just the massive tires but in the pic your front tires look like they are almost touching the rear fender. Positive caster would push your wheels forward and away from the back. Maybe Slee did this on purpose to make more clearance in front? Hence my curiosity.
If there's anyone out there debating about 35s I'd say you're letting everyone here on Mud down by not pulling the trigger (ahem...) and posting pics!!
#enabler
Mark,
Would you put your set-up for 35s up all together for us?
Would you put your set-up for 35s up all together for us?
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Yes iI made t home...wife now traveling...doggy safe and sound after licking my face off.
So about the 35/12.50x17 Ridge Grapplers:
Man, they traveled incredibly well! Tires were near-silent.
No pulling. Slee guys had to do all manner of tweaking during alignment to help them fit better, and yet it fracked perfectly...up to 8ph (didn't go above that).
Slee has the magic alignment sauce! I was/am amazed.
Mark,
How do they compare to the BFG KO2s from a street perspective? Should I put my KO2s up for sale?
Markuson
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They are definitely moved forward...and do not hit rearward.
Some of the rear material is removed/reshaped to accommodate.
Yes. I'm sorry for the delay. Been on the road with 22+ hours driving home due to several non-linear stops...
I'll get on that in the next couple of days. Pictures, cutting, bump stops, etc.
Some of the rear material is removed/reshaped to accommodate.
Yes. I'm sorry for the delay. Been on the road with 22+ hours driving home due to several non-linear stops...
I'll get on that in the next couple of days. Pictures, cutting, bump stops, etc.
Markuson
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Street manners a very nice, but I would definitely not knock KO2's in the slightest, nor seek to sway you away from them. I was extremely happy with mine, and actually considered staying with KO2's for this build...but decided to satisfy my curiosity re Ridge Grapplers.
So I was lucky enough to drive Bubba and I was very impressed. I had thought the 35s and extra weight would feel much different than mine which is no slouch either and personally preferred his ride with 35s over my 34 KO2s. In my opinion I would have no hesitation going to 35s and I might have to make the switch from KO2 to Ridge Grapplers.
Bubba looks awesome! I have about 8000 miles on the Ridge Grapplers and love them. Tough, quiet and for a heavy truck they corner quite well. Wear has been good, but stay on top of rotations. Also, I do a lot of nasty winter driving in Colorado and they worked super well on ice. The little extra siping must do something.
How would you compare ride of 33s vs 35s?
Markuson
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Hey @Mogwai,
I think the profile shot makes it look like they are touching because my left front tire is actually turned a bit leftward...and the made the outer-rear "corner" of my front driver's side tire turn in at the back. It clears it, but once the edge of the tire turns in, it appears almost behind the edge of the fender, making it appear to touch. It does not touch. It's just turned behind it.
I think you need to update your info in the Tire and Wheel Size Database!
