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[teotwaki]

On another forum I found four really clean rims just like on my 4Runner. I'll pick them up tomorrow. They even have the TPMS sensors

 

[teotwaki]

I looked at the prices for new tires and cringed. So I went back to Craigslist figuring some young guy would have some pull offs for a good price. I found some BFG Rugged Trail TA 265/75/16 with great tread and sidewalls for $40 each. Tomorrow I'll run the rims and tires by a shop to get them mounted and also pick up some 6 bolt drums for the axles. I just need to wait for the Spidertrax spacers to show up.



All this has got me wondering if Adventure Trailer's spare tire swing away mount might fit.... :sombrero:

 

[Titanpat57]

Man...you're just scoring right and left.

Came together nicely...anxious to see the "new" look,,bet it's gonna be awesome..!:smiley_drive:

 

[teotwaki]

Man...you're just scoring right and left.

Came together nicely...anxious to see the "new" look,,bet it's gonna be awesome..!:smiley_drive:

Thanks! I appreciate everyone's advice. It helped me to to figure out the whole wheel/drum/spacer mystery :elkgrin:

 

[teotwaki]

Three tires and rims ready to roll; two for the wheels and one full spare for that Adventure Trailer company swing away tire rack I'd like to have :ylsmoke:

The light makes the rims look almost perfect although they do have minor scuffs (but for $50 each I don't care!). The tires cost me $40 each and balancing was $32


I picked up the new 6 x 5.5" brake drums today and am waiting on the Spidertrax spacers to arrive.

 

[teotwaki]

Sweet trailer! I might be interested in those tires.... What size are they?

Sent you a PM but no response.....

Rims are American Eagle type 140 in a 17" x 8" size with a 5 lug by 5" pattern and 4.517" Backspace and +2 mm offset.
Tires are Hercules M/T 35 x 12.5 x R17 "Trail Digger"

 

[nwoods]

Sorry, been traveling and soul searching (long story), but suffice to say I've been distracted from my play world (ExPo) by far too many real world issues lately.

I am interested in the tires. Those are the size I need. I already have replacement Rubicon rims that match my Jeep. So just the tires if you're willing to part them out as such.

 

[teotwaki]

Sorry, been traveling and soul searching (long story), but suffice to say I've been distracted from my play world (ExPo) by far too many real world issues lately.

I am interested in the tires. Those are the size I need. I already have replacement Rubicon rims that match my Jeep. So just the tires if you're willing to part them out as such.

:Wow1: This ain't the real world?? :bike_rider: Dang! And I've been having so much fun lately!

If they don't sell as a set first I'd be glad to see about seperating them

 

[teotwaki]

I just received 14 OEM shank style lugnuts tonight! I just need my Spidertrax spacers and I can get to work.

 

[teotwaki]

Just checked UPS and the spacers are almost here :victory:


ANAHEIM, CA, US 08/20/2010 6:06 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
ANAHEIM, CA, US 08/20/2010 12:28 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
HODGKINS, IL, US 08/17/2010 7:06 A.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
HODGKINS, IL, US 08/16/2010 9:29 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
PERU, IL, US - - - -08/16/2010 7:54 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
PERU, IL, US - - - -08/16/2010 7:10 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN

 

[teotwaki]

FedEx just dropped off the new Guest battery charger that I ordered.

It will be to keep the batteries topped off once I can garage the trailer

 

[teotwaki]

Everything came in and the new drums, bearings, seals, Spidertrax spacers and tires are now on. Pix tomorrow. Will work on the brake controller next.

 

[Titanpat57]

Ain't no grass growin' under this kid's feet.....

 

[teotwaki]

Ain't no grass growin' under this kid's feet.....

I'd better make sure that grass doesn't start growing under the trailer!!! :elkgrin:

 

[adventureduo]

When you get the trailer all done (are they ever done?).. bring it by the shop Jim.. i'd like to see it. We can possibly do lunch or something.