Meet "Fat Amy" my Amazon Green 200 Series (4 Viewers)

[MScruiser]

Sonax makes some good tire gel, for those who are wondering.

And just about anything Chemical Guys makes is the cat's meow when it comes to polishes and waxes.

Always apply with a DA polisher for best results.

 

[wct49]

Shush hashed out the wax discussion in the 100 series thread. Don't forget.

so much gayness...

 

[MScruiser]

so much gayness...[/QUOTE

What page of the thread?

 

[CandyPants]

Do you call her Fat Amy so all the twig bitches don't call her that behind her back?

 

[MScruiser]

You know it. I named her Amy, but my wife said the 200 was so big we should cal her Fat Amy, and yes, Pitch Perfect is one of my wife's favorite movies; go figure.

 

[MScruiser]

I spoke to Glen at Radflo this morning, and had him answer a few questions I had about their various set-ups. I now know the direction I want to take with my truck.

I am going to:

2.5" Radflo Coil-Overs in the Front with 600# Eibach springs
2.5" Radflos in the rear
OME Medium Weight Springs in the rear
Light Racing UCAs
Front differential drop kit

This should give me a good balance, equal lift in the front and rear, and will allow me to get the alignment back to factory spec.

All in all, the total bill should be a little under $2500.00.

I called MetalTech and asked them about the Radflos they carried, and will most likely get them from MT. Because I am not in a huge rush, I will wait until MT has another big sale. The guy on the phone told me that they tend to have 10% store-wide sells on most major holidays.

I will source the radflos from MT, the springs from Slee, and the UCAs from fatbobsgarage.com, who apparently offer deep discounts if you place an order on the phone.

After its all said and done, I should have a 2"-3" lift. That will then allow me to run bigger tires. I am not exactly sure how much bigger, but it should be between 33" and 35" with the proper front diff drop. Whatever the size, I am really liking the looks of the new BFG K02s; I will probably go in that direction when it is time.

 

[ntsaint]

Subscribed and anxious to see the progress. Gonna take notes for when it's time to do mine.

 

[MScruiser]

Congrats again Andy. I know you have been looking for a 200 for a long time.

Thanks. I am trying to work on a guy to sell me his sliders. Radflos should be purchased next month.

After more reaserch, and despite what the owner of the company told me, I have decided to go with the 16" 700lb Eibach springs, instead of the 14" 600lb springs.

I can adjust them to their lowest setting, and still be able to use the stock UCAs and will also not have to worry about dropping the front differential.

The new ARBs are pretty slick, but alas, they are only 2.0" and are probably not ideal for the 200's 6000lb weight.

 

[MScruiser]

I purchased some Light Racing Adjustable Upper Control Arms this morning. I may wait until next month to buy the Radflos, because I have a feeling they will have a thanksgiving/Christmas sale for Nov/Dec. I will also be buying a diff drop kit: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/diff-drop-kit-group-buy.794876/

As the 200 sits right now, it rakes towards the front of the truck, so putting a lift kit on the front should make it sit at a more level stance. I think I will buy some OME medium weight springs from Slee too, and eventually, get around to replacing the rear shocks with 2.5" Radflos around Christmas time.

 

[Bomar]

Just wondering why buy UCAs before anything else. Are your OE shot?

 

[MScruiser]

My oems are fine, but they will have to be replaced when I put the new coil overs on, especially since I am getting extended length springs. I'll be ordering the radflos at the start of the month to save a little extra money. I'll put everything on at the same time, and drive it to CT to get it aligned for me at his shop.

 

[MScruiser]

I had to go out to Yazoo and Madison County the past two days to do Sand & Gravel Pit inspections. Took a poser shot.

 

[G-Cat]

https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/long-range-fuel-tank-for-a-200-series.819686/

Sub tank interest?

 

[MScruiser]

First, thank you for looking out for me, again. Secondly, yes, I want to put a sub tank. The OEM tank sucks. I am spending all of my dough on my suspension right now though, so I can't get a tank. Again, thank you for keeping an eye out.

 

[Jordan7118]

I can adjust them to their lowest setting, and still be able to use the stock UCAs and will also not have to worry about dropping the front differential

My oems are fine, but they will have to be replaced when I put the new coil overs on, especially since I am getting extended length springs.

Something change between then and now?

 

[MScruiser]

Yes. After observing my stock truck, it has a slight rake towards the front. I will not be lowering the front coilovers so much now, and so I will need to replace the UCAs. This is after talking to some guys in the 200 section who said the get extended length (16") springs instead of the standard (14") springs that are typically sold on the Radflos.

 

[MScruiser]

I have the diff drop and UCAs now. Just waiting to buy my coilovers and rear shocks, and I will put everything on at once.

I am headed to Alabama today to buy some tires I found on CL; 295/65/R18 Duratracs. I am getting a hell of a deal if everything is as the buyer says it is. Wish me luck.

 

[Bomar]

I am not a fan of buying used tires for a dd....i don't understand why skimp on what connects everything to the road. You know it doesn't matter how badass the suspension is if your tires are s*** your truck is not worth s***. Do you not love your life and family?
Sorry rant over.....used tires for trail rig no problem.

 

[MScruiser]

Whoa, chill. These are 1 year old with over 80% tread left. They come with 18" 100 series wheels that I can sell, meaning these will cost a fraction of the price of a used set. It's cool. Relax.

 

[wct49]