URE Weekday Outing (Tues, Aug 4)
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Tempting. 
speaking of lockers.. thoughts on Aussie lockers? Rear only, front and rear?
speaking of lockers.. thoughts on Aussie lockers? Rear only, front and rear?
Rear only
Front would require a part time 4wd kit to utilize.
Great solution temp or permanent. Many observe them acting like selectable as in not locking up untill center diff is engaged.
Front would require a part time 4wd kit to utilize.
Great solution temp or permanent. Many observe them acting like selectable as in not locking up untill center diff is engaged.
James, I do not know you but you have expressed that you have no experience with these trucks or off road so I will speak of this like you are a Newb. I have also not seen your truck or how it is built.
Once you go past 2.5-3" of lift on an 80 the entire design of the geometry of the rig is pretty much gone. Everything done past that point requires a "fix" to correct negative side effects. 40" tires only compound issues. The size and weight both have negative effects all around. All this together is hard enough to handle for someone with experience, all it is going to do for you is teach you bad habits because rather than driving the trail you will be driving the truck.
Best answer if you want to keep the truck, although I would go to 2.5" and 35". That will give you a very capable truck that will also have fair/good street manners.
No idea what you paid, but this may well be the deal of the year
Once you go past 2.5-3" of lift on an 80 the entire design of the geometry of the rig is pretty much gone. Everything done past that point requires a "fix" to correct negative side effects. 40" tires only compound issues. The size and weight both have negative effects all around. All this together is hard enough to handle for someone with experience, all it is going to do for you is teach you bad habits because rather than driving the trail you will be driving the truck.
Best answer if you want to keep the truck, although I would go to 2.5" and 35". That will give you a very capable truck that will also have fair/good street manners.
Or trade it. I'll give you my 80 (with lockers) plus $1000.
No idea what you paid, but this may well be the deal of the year
my lexus is 2.5 with 35s, but i don't have sliders, so i'm hesitant to try daniel
also no lockers, although i do have a winch...
also no lockers, although i do have a winch...
I have the Ironman 2" (around 2.25" lift), and 33's, and the first time I did Daniel I was driving against traffic, going down. No lockers needed, no issues. Took the left side line going down (right side if going up). I didn't know there was a "direction" in the trail and 50 thousand jeeps were trying to get up the hill. Looong wait.
I would like to go...but.....I am working in calabash all week
I couldn't get there in time if I wanted to ... Sitting in the airport in Bozeman, MT waiting for the gate agents to have their coffee and get to work ...
Yeuns have fun today! I want to see lots of pics of the monster 80
Yeuns have fun today! I want to see lots of pics of the monster 80
I wish this was later in the week, can't go until I get rear caliper replaced, don't want to endanger anyone or the forest sparking a fire. Then Darin would kick my ass too.
This one?
Biscuit be big.
But officially broken in now too
Everyone got a lil carnage today on a great day in the woods. Didnt see a single truck and hit every trail but slab pile.
Steve -- trashed side steps compliments of my spotting
James-- broken flare and rear bumper corner
Rice-- tagged a tree and cut a new km2
Me-- broken exhaust mount and crushed tip
Steve. Great meeting you and beautiful 450 you got there. Sorry bout moving the slider purchase up on your build schedule
Awesome driving by the way 
I hope you'll join us again for more fun in the future.
Biscuit be big.
But officially broken in now too
Everyone got a lil carnage today on a great day in the woods. Didnt see a single truck and hit every trail but slab pile.
Steve -- trashed side steps compliments of my spotting
James-- broken flare and rear bumper corner
Rice-- tagged a tree and cut a new km2
Me-- broken exhaust mount and crushed tip
Steve. Great meeting you and beautiful 450 you got there. Sorry bout moving the slider purchase up on your build schedule
Awesome driving by the way I hope you'll join us again for more fun in the future.
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Great pics. thanks for the new nickname for the truck. Sorry I chickened out on Daniel. So I guess that makes me and my truck chicken and biscuit.
thanks for the new nickname for the truck. Sorry I chickened out on Daniel. So I guess that makes me and my truck chicken and biscuit. 
James, I'm glad I'm not there only one who went big for a first truck. I'm a little nervous buying a truck with 37s and me having no experience. Guess I just need to man up and join y'all once the trucks in.
For clarity, it's not my first. I have a 40 as well. But certainly I'm very new at real wheeling..
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Sorry ... don't have much for pictures this trip.
A shout to Jason for the great spots and for leading.
Steve .... a pleasure getting to meet you sir. Welcome to ONSC and to trail riding. You and your 450 did great. If there is ever any doubt why we would spend the day in a hot dusty bowl of rocks all anyone ever needs to do is look over and see you smiling.
4 80's, 75% locked.
Steve's NICE 450. Note the really good looking running boards. Modifications pending.
Got Ol' Biscuit to flex those bumper ends right off of there.
Modification ALMOST complete. A little later will make it a matched set.
And that's all I got. Only got this pic because I stepped out to swap a tire.
A shout to Jason for the great spots and for leading.
Steve .... a pleasure getting to meet you sir. Welcome to ONSC and to trail riding. You and your 450 did great. If there is ever any doubt why we would spend the day in a hot dusty bowl of rocks all anyone ever needs to do is look over and see you smiling.
4 80's, 75% locked.
Steve's NICE 450. Note the really good looking running boards. Modifications pending.
Got Ol' Biscuit to flex those bumper ends right off of there.
Modification ALMOST complete. A little later will make it a matched set.
And that's all I got. Only got this pic because I stepped out to swap a tire.
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