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Nice ride!!
 
Great looking truck, and I love the rear bumper. Nice work...

Joel
 
Adam...I'm about to purchase a Thule rack system and have a question for ya. Do I need the model# 387 high gutter foot system (I believe 8" of clearance) to clear my factory roof rack OR can I still clear the factory roof rack with the model# 300 system? What model is your towers and what length are your bars? Basically, I want your exact setup. Any / all help is really appreciated...

I wish I could tell you. I have no idea what I've got. I bought these Thule bars from TrunkMonkey a couple years ago. He might remember which model they are.
 
Nice pics and write-up. I'm thinking about going with the BFG AT's on mine. I'm assuming they are doing o.k. for you?

I had BFG AT's on my '94. I did not like them. They slipped on wet asphalt, sucked in mud, and really were more of a compromise in the sense that they stunk at everything, as opposed to being okay at everything. The LTX M/S that I had originally did better off-road in the Alabama muck and clay. Never tried them in heavy sand. The upshot is that they wear really well (which means you have those pos's forever).
 
I had BFG AT's on my '94. I did not like them. They slipped on wet asphalt, sucked in mud, and really were more of a compromise in the sense that they stunk at everything, as opposed to being okay at everything. The LTX M/S that I had originally did better off-road in the Alabama muck and clay. Never tried them in heavy sand. The upshot is that they wear really well (which means you have those pos's forever).

I wouldn't want them in a muddy environment. I have never had them slip on wet asphalt. I have actually liked them far better than I would have expected. They have been great on the road. Good traction in the winter in all but very deep snow, and have been better off road that I would have imagined but that's around Utah on mostly rocky trails, moderate speed desert roads, and Moab slickrock where they get great traction. So it sounds like it's definitely a location/type of wheeling factor with these tires.
 
nice to see you found a field for a photoshoot.

I guess Adam wasn't at our tread lightly course. How did those AT's grip in the wet hay?

looking good Adam.

I know I've asked before, but you seem to be plenty happy with the stock gears and 35" tires. Did you consider re gearing when you did the Aussie Locker?
 
I wouldn't want them in a muddy environment. I have never had them slip on wet asphalt. I have actually liked them far better than I would have expected. They have been great on the road. Good traction in the winter in all but very deep snow, and have been better off road that I would have imagined but that's around Utah on mostly rocky trails, moderate speed desert roads, and Moab slickrock where they get great traction. So it sounds like it's definitely a location/type of wheeling factor with these tires.

I agree that they definitely have an application, but mud is not it.

Edit: Nice ROTW, by the way.
 
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Here's an interesting thought...well, not really but...

You have the Early SF rear. It looks likes you also have factory R134a A/C by the position of the A/C dryer.

My 93 has the full floater (no OEM lockers) but the R12. What month is your 93?

btw, great pics! The wife and I are looking at upgrading to a decent camera, do you think the Canon Rebel XTi is a decent one to look at?
 
Nice rig Adam. Thanks for doing the ROTW.

-B-
 
I guess Adam wasn't at our tread lightly course. How did those AT's grip in the wet hay?

looking good Adam.

I know I've asked before, but you seem to be plenty happy with the stock gears and 35" tires. Did you consider re gearing when you did the Aussie Locker?

The pics were taken in a freakin construction site of a bunch of empty residential lots less that 30 seconds from my house. Just happen to be overgrown at the moment. Holy crap you guys have been bustin my balls over these pics.:hillbilly:

As for regearing. I've thought of it before, but didn't even consider it when I did the Aussie. No time, and no money. Hasn't been that big of an issue for me so I'm leaving it as is.
 
Here's an interesting thought...well, not really but...

You have the Early SF rear. It looks likes you also have factory R134a A/C by the position of the A/C dryer.

My 93 has the full floater (no OEM lockers) but the R12. What month is your 93?

btw, great pics! The wife and I are looking at upgrading to a decent camera, do you think the Canon Rebel XTi is a decent one to look at?

I don't recall what month my truck is. Yes it has the R134a A/C.

Rebel XTi is a great starter Digital SLR. You'll love it.
 
Excellent rig, wirte-up, and pics. All around, one of the best ROTWs I've seen in a while.
 
I really like your photography. It makes your write-up even more enjoyable.

Thanks for the great job!
 
Adam,

It was nice to meet you at CM. Maybe next year, you'll bring the troops as well. I've always appreciated your willingness to look outside the "box" (pun intended) for more budget minded mods, even if the naysayers don't think it'll work. You've certainly proved that many do work including the sliders which have gained a following of sorts.

Great photos and way to tear up that construction site!:cool: I also h8mud, but believe that it needs to be punished occasionally, especially since it is all but non-existent here in CO (expect for the small bit I found for my avatar).

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's wife has an incredibly capable grocery getter/station wagon.;) It's folks like you that drew me into the Mud community and keep me coming back!

:cheers:
Nick
 
Nice rig and pics. I love the budget minded mods.
 

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