Subject: WabiSabi: First 200 Series on 42s (Yeah... we went for it)

[EWheeler]

What are those wheels, BTW?

Fifteen52 Analog HD with FJ40 hubcaps adapted

Corrected below. They are a new wheel by Nomad.

 

[Adrenaline6]

Wow. Nice. Makes you smile and think about it....for just a moment.

 

[Wafflroo]

I’d love to see pictures of what you guys cut out in the rear body and inside the wheel wells.

 

[pdavis49]

Fifteen52 Analog HD with FJ40 hubcaps adapted

They are actually a new Nomad wheel.

504 Field Satin Black – Nomad Wheels

Patent Pending • Nomad's spin on a classic steelie • Color matched snap-on cap with debossed Nomad logo • FORMLITE construction out of A356-T6 aluminum for increased weight savings • Available in Satin Black, Gray 40 and Vintage White finishes • Available in 16” & 17” diameters for most trucks &...

www.nomadwheels.com

 

[Jason Andrews]

Makes me wonder if the 80-series is still the hardest core LC wheeler. Or if portals are more desirable than this.

Agree. We need to plan a Moab or similar trip this fall to test and document. You know, for science. Paging @MTKID @XFACTR @J2HundyOutfitters

I can bring my 80 series on 42's to the testing field.

 

[XFACTR]

Agree. We need to plan a Moab or similar trip this fall to test and document. You know, for science. Paging @MTKID @XFACTR @J2HundyOutfitters

I can bring my 80 series on 42's to the testing field.

I LOVE this idea. Both Micah @MTKID and Chad @J2HundyOutfitters are good friends, so this would be such a fun time! Regarding the question of whether this or portals is better, I’ll weigh in with some pros and cons: first, the pros for portals: 1. Clearance: with Werewolf portals and 40s I have the clearance of a 51” tire. 2. Gearing: I have the equivalent of 5.26 gears. I have to use brakes to stop from climbing the RTI ramp! Lol. (When Chad creates that doubler I’m gonna have super deep gears!) 3. Less wear and tear on my drivetrain. 4. 5.2” of lift, 9” total of additional width (stability with the lift). 5. Full float rear axle 6. Bigger rotors
Cons of portals: 1. Cost (ugh) 2. Maintenance (oil change every 5k miles, more moving parts).
I’ll add one more thing here, which is always the X factor with off-roading (see what I did there ). I’ve wheeled with Chad, and he is by far the best and most skilled off-roader I’ve ever had the pleasure of wheeling with. While I think the portals probably give my rig an advantage in the capability department, his skill alone would probably run me in circles. I got portals and 40s so I could keep up with skilled drivers on 35’s.

 

[YellowJacket]

Agree. We need to plan a Moab or similar trip this fall to test and document. You know, for science. Paging @MTKID @XFACTR @J2HundyOutfitters

I can bring my 80 series on 42's to the testing field.

Minimum tire size to join?

 

[MTKID]

Minimum tire size to join?

Just whatever the next size up from what you’re currently running (to help with motivation)

Does my rig have to have a running motor to join or will Chad just tow me through

 

[YellowJacket]

• Front body mount delete lol

Chad, can you tell us more about this? Are you planning on replacing it later and down the frame rail?

 

[Jason Andrews]

Minimum tire size to join?

The more the merrier if we could make it happen!

Just whatever the next size up from what you’re currently running (to help with motivation)

Does my rig have to have a running motor to join or will Chad just tow me through

Ahhh, forgot it has a hurt motor