ShottsCruisers
Explorer
It's time...my son is done wheeling it. I need to rework this wonderful SUV into what we'll use it for in the future. And what's that? A Luxury Touring SUV with Medium-duty off-road capability. So here's what's up:
*The 315-75x16 BFG KM2's have to go. ANYBODY INTERESTED IN BUYING MINE? I'm going down to 285-75x16 BFG AT KO's. The KM2's are in excellent shape (maybe only half worn at best) but I am not willing to wait until they wear out before we restore my Cruiser. That could take years!
*The 863 rear springs have to go. I'm lowering the truck back to a 2" lift. Being out of the scene for years I'm not sure what current spring is best. The rate of the 863 has been perfect for the 3" lift and Slee Rear Bumper. Plus I need to make sure the new shorter spring will work with my L-shocks. I'm OK with a trade...863 vs somebody else's spring that is a match for me. If I can't trade I'll buy new.
TECH QUESTION: What spring should I use? 866?
*I need 4 new center caps for my rims. I guess the old ones get brittle and in time fall off. 3 of mine are gone. I would also guess that trades might not fair better as they too are as old. ??? Not sure on that.
TECH QUESTION: Are ALL old caps going to fall off or should I buy new ones?
*I also have two spare rebuilt-by-Toyota CV joints I think I'll sell. I just don't need them now that I'm not going to do wild stuff.
*I have a spare front driveshaft that was rebuilt. I should sell that.
There's more to do but not related to wheeling (new CD deck, etc). So that's about it. I'm sure I'll not like the new lowered look as well but with more power, quiet tires, and a restored truck...we should be better off (I hope I'm right).
*The 315-75x16 BFG KM2's have to go. ANYBODY INTERESTED IN BUYING MINE? I'm going down to 285-75x16 BFG AT KO's. The KM2's are in excellent shape (maybe only half worn at best) but I am not willing to wait until they wear out before we restore my Cruiser. That could take years!
*The 863 rear springs have to go. I'm lowering the truck back to a 2" lift. Being out of the scene for years I'm not sure what current spring is best. The rate of the 863 has been perfect for the 3" lift and Slee Rear Bumper. Plus I need to make sure the new shorter spring will work with my L-shocks. I'm OK with a trade...863 vs somebody else's spring that is a match for me. If I can't trade I'll buy new.
TECH QUESTION: What spring should I use? 866?
*I need 4 new center caps for my rims. I guess the old ones get brittle and in time fall off. 3 of mine are gone. I would also guess that trades might not fair better as they too are as old. ??? Not sure on that.
TECH QUESTION: Are ALL old caps going to fall off or should I buy new ones?
*I also have two spare rebuilt-by-Toyota CV joints I think I'll sell. I just don't need them now that I'm not going to do wild stuff.
*I have a spare front driveshaft that was rebuilt. I should sell that.
There's more to do but not related to wheeling (new CD deck, etc). So that's about it. I'm sure I'll not like the new lowered look as well but with more power, quiet tires, and a restored truck...we should be better off (I hope I'm right).
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