Builds Bubba Goes Beast: (Slee Bumper, TJM, 35's & More!)

[Markuson]

Not yet kno

Looks good.
Where's the majority of the rubbing?

Not yet known. BPs and Tires/adjustment/cutting comes last. Will update though...

 

[Reckless]

Mark: Congratulations! Looks really nice. Beast is the appropriate term. Going to be hard for me to copy you now.

You helped me the most when it came to learning the LC ropes.

 

[Markuson]

Check out the solution one of Christo's gurus (Joe is the man!) fabbed up...when the Warn relocation bracket was too deep to fit on top of the bumper... I love it.! Thinking Warn should switch to this instead of their overly-wide bracket!

 

[TeCKis300]

Loving the build up with all the neato top of the line parts. I'll be on the lookout for your rig when you're back in SD! Bubba's going the be the sexiest (bubba..sexy?? Yes!) thing rolling down the roads.

 

[Markuson]

Loving the build up with all the neato top of the line parts. I'll be on the lookout for your rig when you're back in SD! Bubba's going the be the sexiest (bubba..sexy?? Yes!) thing rolling down the roads.

Ha! I guess for a dog...Bubba was pretty handsome...
Eyes still leak over that dog, truth be known.

 

[Yossarian]

Bubba got SHOE...

I like those Ridge Grapplers, why them over the BFG's you had?

 

[Markuson]

 

[Markuson]

I like those Ridge Grapplers, why them over the BFG's you had?

I considered them for sure. KO2s have been excellent.

Actually, I have my 285/70/17 KO2s at Slee right now if anyone in the Denver area is interested in a decent used set.

Make me a modest offer I can't refuse!

 

[KLF]

Wow that thing is gonna look sweet. Will you re-gear? I realized this morning that I don't even know the stock gear ratios in the axles...

I know you are a long way from home, but you guys are so lucky to have Slee within reach. I have nothing like that out here.

 

[Markuson]

Wow that thing is gonna look sweet. Will you re-gear? I realized this morning that I don't even know the stock gear ratios in the axles...

I know you are a long way from home, but you guys are so lucky to have Slee within reach. I have nothing like that out here.

Definitely will re-gear to 4.88, but gotta wait a bit so I can also do lockers at the same time.

Hopefully regear soon, because I'm definitely going to feel it.

Slee's 35" LX isn't regeared and it drives ok...but I'm definitely gonna do the swap ASAP.

 

[Tremek]

This is looking fantastic, glad to see you're getting it all done!

Can you explain your reasoning for going with the 2724s? I'm trying to figure out which OMEs to go with myself for my lift. I'm not going to be putting a platform in the back, but we do have the Slee bumper + a 285/70/17 KO2 on a RW on it and will be doing Rotopax soon, and my 5 year old is almost always in the rear row; not that he adds a lot of weight, I just don't want to beat him up with too much or (or too little) spring!

 

[steenh]

Looking great Mark! Wish I was able to see it in person at Breck, but next year for sure!

 

[Markuson]

This is looking fantastic, glad to see you're getting it all done!

Can you explain your reasoning for going with the 2724s? I'm trying to figure out which OMEs to go with myself for my lift. I'm not going to be putting a platform in the back, but we do have the Slee bumper + a 285/70/17 KO2 on a RW on it and will be doing Rotopax soon, and my 5 year old is almost always in the rear row; not that he adds a lot of weight, I just don't want to beat him up with too much or (or too little) spring!

My drawers are always full and HEAVY...sliders add weight, but the Slee bumper, up to 19 gallons of fuel, a 100lb. Spare (wheel+tire), Hi-Lift, 2 sets of Maxtrax...adds up to a LOT...even without additional gear.

Taco sent me spring rates a while back, and the difference between 23 and 24 isn't so much. Heck, I considered 2725's...

Here are the rates:
Spring rates
Stock: 170
2721: 270/350
2722: 275
2723: 340
2724: 400
2725: 440

So only 40lbs per inch difference between 23 and 24.

 

[Markuson]

Looking great Mark! Wish I was able to see it in person at Breck, but next year for sure!

Thanks! And ya...kinda bummed you can't make it...

 

[mcgaskins]

Looks awesome!! I'll be dropping by Slee this afternoon on my way out of town for the weekend for a camping trip. If you're at the shop I'll say hello!

 

[Tremek]

Nice, thanks for sharing - I need to do some research on practically speaking how that will affect the ride & handling, or whether there's a formula/calculation to evaluate how to size these...

 

[RS6tofj80]

AWESOME - it's looking great man ! so stoked to drop my rig off in July....and I really like how they spaced that solenoid pack...

congrats !

 

[Markuson]

Nice, thanks for sharing - I need to do some research on practically speaking how that will affect the ride & handling, or whether there's a formula/calculation to evaluate how to size these...

Nice thing about rear coils is...they are the easiest suspension component to swap out, and they won't break the bank if you decide to switch again later.

 

[Markuson]

Looks awesome!! I'll be dropping by Slee this afternoon on my way out of town for the weekend for a camping trip. If you're at the shop I'll say hello!

I lose my rental car at 1:30...and my rig will probably need the full work day. See you there!

 

[tabraha]

Wow, that's turning out great! Keep us posted!