LS1FJ40
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^^^^ Oops. Wrong thread...
What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend? (58 Viewers)
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Finally got the video of the Overland Bound Old Como rd trail ride I went on a few months ago. Mine was the only "80" there ! Here's my pic for reference in the video !.... now I just happened to think though ... ha ... since I said I was the only 80 in the group .... a reference shot was unnecessary ... doh
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Went to Mt. Shasta and ended up doing some rescuing...
It was just a couple cars at first then things got worse! People not reading the sign requiring chains, snow tires or 4x4 before continuing on this road!!
Eventually, had to call in the big guns, CHP and several tow truck as a dozen people got stranded in ditches!!! Made some new friends from Australia who had no clue how fresh snow could be this treacherous ah!
More in my build thread...
That was my excuse to order some chains
Sweet deal for (2) pairs!
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LS1FJ40
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Went to Mt. Shasta and ended up doing some rescuing...
It was just a couple cars at first then things got worse! People not reading the sign requiring chains, snow tires or 4x4 before continuing on this road!!
Eventually, had to call in the big guns, CHP and several tow truck as a dozen people got stranded in ditches!!! Made some new friends from Australia who had no clue how fresh snow could be this treacherous ah!
More in my build thread...
That was my excuse to order some chains
I was just going to ask everyone if I NEED chains for our upcoming trip through Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada, California.
I suppose it makes sense...
When you need'em you need'em. I've driven my 80 through headlight deep snow without issue at the same time there has been cases where I wished I had them. I used to have a set of 2 pairs for my 33's, but didn't fit when I went to 35's. About 3 times a year I wish I bought a larger set to have in the truck. That link above seems like a pretty good deal for a lot of peace of mind playing in the snow.
On the other hand, need? Probably not. Most of the state patrolers enforcing the chains or 4wd wave me through just based on the look of the truck. But when it get slick, it gets slick out there. I've adjusted my driving style for sure having a lunchbox locker in slick stuff, it doesn't help the fat ass of 80 IME.
Already got an ARB lined up with a gentleman out of OR that it looks like will be swapping me! Plus Erics bumper is weak! haha Now I just need to find a front OEM lower light clip and mod the ARB to clear an 8274...
93yotasr5
Come and take it
I was gonna offer but according to Kyle my Metal Tech bumper is weak lmao.
Depends on what you hit with it.
El See got new shoes for Black Friday. BFG AT KO2 285/75R16 for $771. We packed up for our first family shakedown run to eastern Oregon in search of snow.
375 mile day loop.
Wallowa Lake in Joseph, OR Sunny and 36 deg.
Girls all warm and dry.
Creek crossing in style.
Snow at Hells Canyon.
375 mile day loop.
Wallowa Lake in Joseph, OR Sunny and 36 deg.
Girls all warm and dry.
Creek crossing in style.
Snow at Hells Canyon.
Depends on what you hit with it.
Well if you saw what my 60 got hit with in August you would agree with me!
@93yotasr5 knows why I wont keep something that dinky on my truck, @jcardona1 does too!
Not oblivious to your posts or thread. I guess you have done your research as well and seen what a MT bumper can withstand. Carry-on.
LS1FJ40
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What kind of tires? How old are they?
El See got new shoes for Black Friday. BFG AT KO2 285/75R16 for $771. We packed up for our first family shakedown run to eastern Oregon in search of snow.
375 mile day loop.
Wallowa Lake in Joseph, OR Sunny and 36 deg.
Girls all warm and dry.
Creek crossing in style.
Snow at Hells Canyon.
Love the flying dog pic
Reminds me of my acrobatic little terrorist...er, terrier.
That wasnt meant as a dig at ya haha At this point I dont care about fuel economy or aesthetics. I just want something big and I also don't like that I cant see the bumper corners on the low-pro bumpers. Im still figuring out where the front of this truck is! Plus I think full tube bumpers unless super minimal like the HFS 60 bumpers are ugly
LS1FJ40
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BFG AT KO2s. 7 months. 10k miles. 285/70/16
meh, I think you'll be OK. I've driven on the old BFGs for many winters with no real problems, just take it easy.
LS1FJ40
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Yeah, I'm from Iowa. I've driven on snow and ice. The new KO2s are supposed to be much better in the snow than the old KOs and I never had any issues with the old KOs.
Where @LS1FJ40 are you coming into California ? maybe some of us NorCal folks could meet up with you folks ! Oh and you can bring chains , but if it's a bunch of 80's caravan - ing ... then you'll pull each other out if you get stuck I'd think , ya know a LIL "Code of the forest" !!!
