Fun with military tires on an 80...

[CodyLX450]

Ive flexed the 35s to the max on similar trails...

I can say though, in the pic you posted with flex action, with these tires and stance I'd ride straight up and over that section without requiring the superflex as I wouldn't need to drop into the ruts at all.

There's actually one section of 89a before you hit Jerome (coming from the PV side) where you can actually take the hairpin turn tighter (off the pavement) and drop down off of a steep hill and then back onto the pavement. Its drops you into a ditch so its a quick down then up dip.

Before with my Js and 35s, at ANY speed, I would drop in and flex so hard that my front left tire would rub inside HARD.

After the Slee 6/Big tires, I figured it would probably rub more since the tires are larger. I dropped in and out smoothly, not even the slightest touch.

Its definately a different beast and the setup has pleasantly surprised me in all of the places MUD and ExPo members have previously had me worried.

The point so far seems to be that I don't even need to flex at all in places I really had to stuff the 35s.

 

[Andrew Walcker]

Been watching this build and loving the way it's turning out! Glad to hear that you are happy despite all the nay-sayers Keep the updates and pics coming!

 

[fj803fe]

The point so far seems to be that I don't even need to flex at all in places I really had to stuff the 35s.

I guess the point more so being those are just a few of the situations where rubbing has not occured. Because you don't think you need to flex as much doesn't mean the articulation does not exist to do so.

If you like the set-up I guess I would suggest some bump stops that prevent the imminent rubbing.

 

[Rezarf <><]

Everyone likes to say it can't be done... until someone does it.

Nice ground breaking stuff...

Rezarf <><

 

[CodyLX450]

Got to play with the XMLs in the mud....

I can drive through the goop just fine......I was playing here and watching the mud balls fly everywhere...

http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/CodyLX450R/?action=view&current=b5a3b364.flv

http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/CodyLX450R/?action=view&current=72dec9d7.flv

 

[ZooJunkie]

Got to play with the XMLs in the mud....

I can drive through the goop just fine......I was playing here and watching the mud balls fly everywhere...

http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/CodyLX450R/?action=view&current=b5a3b364.flv

http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa206/CodyLX450R/?action=view&current=72dec9d7.flv

Not very deep mud, but looks like FUN!

 

[CodyLX450]

haha, yeah - I'm in Northern AZ. We haven't had rain for quite some time...and this stuff only lasted a few minutes as a strong downpour.

While its definately not hardcore, I really liked the short videos since Im always driving and never actually watching my truck when Im offroad.

 

[tacollie]

That is a sweet ride. Every time I see an 80 set up with the 6" lift I want to sell my taco and buy an 80.:drool:

 

[CodyLX450]

Some pics from a Payson trail trip...

Don't drink the water!

Fun with balancing on rock edges...

Flex, flex, flex. Climb Climb Climb....

If I really cross the axles up, I'll get a bit of rubbing, but definately nothing that causes damage or stops me.

Even unlocked I was able to climb over a ledge that had all the Land Rover guys and other people on the trail filming and snapping tons of pics...... I get lots of thumbs up on the trails and just driving around town. Fun stuff!

 

[Pskhaat]

Makes me have 80 envy! Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 80...thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's 80...