New member - My 2000 LX

[rustybolt]

Hey folks. New member here but have already learned quite a bit. I've had this LX since 2005 and have just started putting together a todo list.

So far...

AHC lift
Black wheels
Black front grill
running boards gone

Next up..
Slee diff drop
Blueberry

Take it easy on me and thanks for all the help you've already provided.

 

[rking]

Welcome

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[smm3]

Looks good so far. Congrats and welcome

 

[Gottagetone]

Nice!

 

[lexi4darin]

Take and post a couple pics of your black'd out grill. I'm considering the same on my 2000 LX. And I have the same River Rock Color.

 

[rustybolt]

Take and post a couple pics of your black'd out grill. I'm considering the same on my 2000 LX. And I have the same River Rock Color.

Not the best pic but here ya go. Sanded, primed, sanded, Rustoleum Satin Black, Sanded, Rustoleum Satin Clear. Same on the wheels.

 

[rustybolt]

 

[lexi4darin]

Looking good

 

[2000UZJ]

Well done. Any plan on tires?

 

[rustybolt]

Well done. Any plan on tires?

Yes but I'm undecided on brand and size. I'm running 275/65 18 Michelin LTX A/T2. I want to go wider and and probably taller. Something pretty aggressive I think. Mud and sand capable. Been looking at the Trail Grapplers (295/70). Toyo Open Country M/T (?), GY MT/R (?), BFG Mud T/A KM2 (285/70) or ??? .

Actually, I really like the look of the white LX on Slee's Blueberry page. What tires are those? Size? What size spacers are on this thing?

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/gallery/100_sof_front/fullsize/06.jpg

 

[2000UZJ]

Yes but I'm undecided on brand and size. I'm running 275/65 18 Michelin LTX A/T2. I want to go wider and and probably taller. Something pretty aggressive I think. Mud and sand capable. Been looking at the Trail Grapplers (295/70). Toyo Open Country M/T (?), GY MT/R (?), BFG Mud T/A KM2 (285/70) or ??? .

Actually, I really like the look of the white LX on Slee's Blueberry page. What tires are those? Size? What size spacers are on this thing?

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/products/gallery/100_sof_front/fullsize/06.jpg

Depending on where you live pretty much dictates your tire choice. North and west need a good snow tire, snow rated A/T's are nice for out there. In the southeast you need a mud terrain to really make it around in the trails.

 

[lexi4darin]

It's probably on the build page at Slee's website. IIRC, Grapplers about 305.

 

[Perroetaller]

That ride is sweet! Congrats

 

[rustybolt]

Depending on where you live pretty much dictates your tire choice. North and west need a good snow tire, snow rated A/T's are nice for out there. In the southeast you need a mud terrain to really make it around in the trails.

Live in Houston. Most outings will be in sand at beach or sand/mud around lakes/rivers.

 

[Layonnn]

Live in Houston. Most outings will be in sand at beach or sand/mud around lakes/rivers.

Be sure to check out Hidden Falls near Austin and Barnwell MTN in Gilmer if you get a chance. Some good wheeling spots within a few hours of you.

 

[rustybolt]

Was outside with a neighbor talking about AHC sensors, so thought I'd snap pics of Hi, Normal, and Low positions.

Normal

High

Low

At the normal AHC position, here is a pic of how much my wheel appears sunken in. Railcar effect i guess. At least a half inch difference between front and back. Thinking 1" spacers in back and 1.25-1.5 in front. This sound right? Any suggestions?

 

[sailor95]

Where did u get the AHC lift?

 

[lexi4darin]

Most of the Mudders are doing 1" spacer I believe.

 

[rustybolt]

Where did u get the AHC lift?

I adjusted the sensors and cranked the torsion bars. Need to decide between coil spring spacers or bigger springs for rear. Leaning towards new springs and airbags.