OME parts are in, installing next week-ish. Pulling the AHC system (actually, disconnecting, to be more accurate) and going with OME t-bars, N133 fronts/N101 rear, 865s and diff drop. With no bumpers, hoping to settle in at about 1-1.5" lift (don't need or want more) and firm ride. I keep my suspension setting on "sport" most of the time with AHC, and hoping the new setup is similar in firmness but actually handles better. Using the N133/N101 rather than nitro sports should do it. We'll see.
Pulled the factory roof rack and installed Front Runner load bars. on my 2006, this is not without some issues. I can post more on this seperately if there is interest. Also added Slee's slider steps. Truly a great product, but I may not keep them. I'm questioning the need for my uses (ok, I don't actually "need" them) and they are actually hindering ingress-egress in some ways. I will decide when the lift is done.
Tires are a problem - the 285/65/18 BFGs have radically hurt the on-road handling from the 275/65/18 BFGs that I had. I'm trying to decide whether to drop back down to the 275/65/18 BFGs, go to Nitto or Toyo in one of these two sizes, or go to Michelin AT2s in 285/65/18. I think the 285 size will seem proportionately correct once the OME is installed, but the handling in the BFG in this size makes daily driving less enjoyable. Any advice on Michelin in 285 vs BFG in 275?
WIll post pics when OME is in.
Pulled the factory roof rack and installed Front Runner load bars. on my 2006, this is not without some issues. I can post more on this seperately if there is interest. Also added Slee's slider steps. Truly a great product, but I may not keep them. I'm questioning the need for my uses (ok, I don't actually "need" them) and they are actually hindering ingress-egress in some ways. I will decide when the lift is done.
Tires are a problem - the 285/65/18 BFGs have radically hurt the on-road handling from the 275/65/18 BFGs that I had. I'm trying to decide whether to drop back down to the 275/65/18 BFGs, go to Nitto or Toyo in one of these two sizes, or go to Michelin AT2s in 285/65/18. I think the 285 size will seem proportionately correct once the OME is installed, but the handling in the BFG in this size makes daily driving less enjoyable. Any advice on Michelin in 285 vs BFG in 275?
WIll post pics when OME is in.