Builds indycole's 2016 200 Series Build and Retrospective (1 Viewer)
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indycole
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If I move up, I'd like to skip 35s completely and go to 37s... need to research the body lift options a bit more...
Thanks! It's a GoPro Hero9 on a Jaws flexclamp. It either lived on the front bumper or on the roof rack. I realized after the fact that I ended up not shooting any drone (DJI Mavic Air 2) video but did grab a few photos. I'm doing less photography these days which is a little ironic since that's how I got back into offroading 10+ years ago.
1world1love
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What do you think of the Hero9? I am pondering one.....
indycole
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We're pretty happy with it so far but we don't have a ton of GoPro / action camera experience. There are some features that do a great job of reducing shakiness. The UI takes a bit of getting used to and the battery life isn't amazing.
We bought it for a snorkeling/diving trip last fall and were highly impressed with its performance underwater. That's the main reason we got this model as it does not require a protective case.
If you decide to go 37s, I suggest fanning your own KDSS relocation brackets. The Slee and TT ones move the bar forward an inch, but it could go further and if you mount the end links outside the LCA cradle they’re actually 1.5” forward
That should’ve said fabbing. Stupid autocorrect.
Fwiw there are longer rears end links available at least. I think on 37s you’d rub the wheel well a lot though with seriously limiting up travel.
afgman786
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A body lift and cutting the fenders open some more should definitely help
Edit: this 200 is running 37s and no body lift. They did cut open the fenders though..
Atwalz
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I recall this mod was done by hunter's 4x4 in Sac. it requires inner fender cutting and bodywork. I have not seen this rig in person though.
I would much rather limit up-travel (within reason) than chopping fenders.
Then again doing extensive metal mods to run 37" A/Ts on what looks like a 19" rim is a bit wonky.
I'm on board with 37x12.50R17 Toyo M/T under a 200, even if it requires a Metabo and some hammering. Not an A/T.
afgman786
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Agreed! If you're going to go thru the hassle of 37s why are they ATs and why is it on a 20" wheel? And some no name tire as well..
I'd love to one day throw 37s on the RWs..
indycole
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Once the Heritage edition wheels arrive I'll have enough wheels to potentially run two sets of tires. Perhaps put the 34s on the new bronze wheels and find some 37 x 10.5 or 37 x 12.5 mud terrains on the second set of wheels for more technical trips? There's only one 37x10.5r18 that I could find (which ironically is the Ridge Grappler) but there are a ton of great options in 37x12.50r18...
Cole, why 37's? Are 34's holding you back, keeping you from doing obstacles that you really want to do?
In my opinion, there's too many sacrifices and not enough benefits to fitting 37's on a 200.
In my opinion, there's too many sacrifices and not enough benefits to fitting 37's on a 200.
Will you be able to fit dual 37 spares on the back?
So... Boredom + $$$ = 37's, got it!Not really - there's nothing practical driving this which sort of new territory for me. Just something I'm contemplating as I'm running low on projects
1world1love
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Makes my back hurt just thinking about it.
RobW0
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I can guarantee you I would not want to be putting the tire back up on the swing-out by myself.
