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by ArticRubi
Mon Jul 02, 2012 5:18 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Dyna Beads
Replies: 9
Views: 806

Re: Dyna Beads

Yeah they're trail only...just being thorough I guess. I'll have a look at the air soft pellets, thanks.
by ArticRubi
Mon Jul 02, 2012 4:41 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Dyna Beads
Replies: 9
Views: 806

Dyna Beads

Anyone use Dyna Beads for tire balancing? Thinking about going with these when I mount my stickies. About $18/tire for the bead packs so its just a bit more than having a shop do it.
by ArticRubi
Fri Jun 29, 2012 11:38 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Stickies, ect...
Replies: 33
Views: 3708

Stickies, ect...

:lol: next time out I flop it. Guaranteed :D I'm sure these stickies are going to take some getting used too. Right now I'm used to a healthy amount of wheel spin and skinny pedal. Looking forward to being able to crawl to tougher stuff more efficiently now. I am a bit worried about the stock locker...
by ArticRubi
Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Stickies, ect...
Replies: 33
Views: 3708

Stickies, ect...

Holy crap dude. That's a lot of $ in rubber for your first Jeep. Looks pretty good to me though (and I'm not a fan of body armor or bling). They weren't cheap, but I definitely didn't pay anywhere close to the listed price, that would be crazy. I wanted to get better traction on the tougher obstacl...
by ArticRubi
Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Stickies, ect...
Replies: 33
Views: 3708

Re: Stickies, ect...

Might as well add here. Since I found out the Daystar Stinger bump stops aren't going to work without some serious work, I decided to just go with some simple urethane ones and fab a bracket for them...so while I was down there I climbed up the ramp to get measurements. First time I've fully flexed ...
by ArticRubi
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Stickies, ect...
Replies: 33
Views: 3708

Stickies, ect...

Apparently limited to 3 pics per post via cell phone: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340925346.578252.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340925364.287792.jpg And in case anyone was wondering if I'm going to run these on the street, they'll follow me to the trail as such: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340925428.951723.j...
by ArticRubi
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: Stickies, ect...
Replies: 33
Views: 3708

Stickies, ect...

Got the call yesterday, new metal and meat had arrived. I ordered a set of Maxxis Trepador stickies 37x12.50, and some Spyderlock beadlocks. I used Doctor Wheels down in Yarmouth for drop shipping since I can't really find anywhere locally that will let me do it. Mark and Kris are great people and h...
by ArticRubi
Wed Jun 27, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: 4:1 T-CASE/TOM WOODS DRIVESHAFT
Replies: 5
Views: 829

4:1 T-CASE/TOM WOODS DRIVESHAFT

It's reviews like these about Woods' service that led me to pony up the extra $$ and go with their drivelines after I blew my front up.
:like:
by ArticRubi
Tue Jun 26, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: fuel caddy
Replies: 2
Views: 690

Re: fuel caddy

For storing in the trailer, looks like a great idea. Since most of the space it takes up is vertical it shouldn't really take up much room. I've been contemplating some Rotopax cans to mount on the heep, but I've honestly never used more than a 1/2 tank on a trail ride, even on a full day run so it ...
by ArticRubi
Tue Jun 26, 2012 1:34 pm
Forum: General Board
Topic: Good deal going on at Advance Auto Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 452

Good deal going on at Advance Auto Parts

I'm generally a fan of Advance also for lots of small ticket/maintenance items. Their tool loaner program is nice too.
by ArticRubi
Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:36 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: River Raider Armor Install
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Re: River Raider Armor Install

Typically, on for example a TJ/YJ/CJ recessed light, you simply make a bigger and/or different hole, leaving the rest of the surrounding tub intact. My thought that because the rear factory cage hoop uses this area for support, it may be compromised a bit. The main subframe is intact, like you said...
by ArticRubi
Fri Jun 22, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: River Raider Armor Install
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Re: River Raider Armor Install

Looks good. I realize the rear tail light is recessed, but it seems that cutting away the entire rear quarter defeats the purpose of protecting it. That said, (and knowing that the armor is now the quarter panel), shouldn't you just weld the armor the body for ultimate strength? Good point about th...
by ArticRubi
Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:52 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: River Raider Armor Install
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

Re: River Raider Armor Install

Nicely done! Digging the black n white combo! I was thinking about doing the bed-liner on my grille aswell. Yours came out awesome Thanks. I used Raptor Liner (link in the review I did.) Its easy to spray, and finished really nicely. Only downside to it is there is a 5-7 day wait for "full cur...
by ArticRubi
Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:40 pm
Forum: Tech Stuff
Topic: River Raider Armor Install
Replies: 8
Views: 1001

River Raider Armor Install

I've been done with this for a few weeks now but I figured I'd do a quick write up of the install. The object here obviously was to protect the body as much as possible from damage before it happens. I gotta say its a major pain to take on any job that's more than a day's work without having a garag...
by ArticRubi
Mon Jun 18, 2012 7:55 pm
Forum: Product Reviews
Topic: U-Pol Raptor Liner
Replies: 4
Views: 2994

Re: U-Pol Raptor Liner

Hey, sorry it took a little while to get these pictures up. Here's a close up of the front fender: http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/dwood0125/13452f77.jpg And a bit further back. I did my fenders, sliders, and rear corners with it: http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n556/dwood0125/71b8b895....