Expeditions West 2004 Tacoma
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Scott Brady
Founder
It is available now, just not on the website yet.
Scott Brady
Founder
Willman said:How much of a $$$$ is it from your old one? Got any pictures?:box:
eepwall:
I am not certain of the price increase. Maybe give George a call at extreme outback. I will try to get all of the specs, etc. after SEMA.
Scott Brady
Founder
New Tires!
295/75 R16 (34x11.50) BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO
Actual Height 33.2"
Actual Width on an 8" wheel 11.5
18/32" Tread Depth
Load D
Durometer (60-65)
Severe Snow Rated
These tires are perfect for the Arctic trip, being a low glass compound, soft, just as tall as the 255/85, yet only 1" wider. I think the width will work out great because of the road miles and glare ice driving we will be doing.
I am also installing SpiderTrak 1.25" wheel spacers (wheel and hub centric) to allow fitment of the HD RUD Grip chains we will have installed. Without the spacers there is no tire to control arm clearance.
295/75 R16 (34x11.50) BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO
Actual Height 33.2"
Actual Width on an 8" wheel 11.5
18/32" Tread Depth
Load D
Durometer (60-65)
Severe Snow Rated
These tires are perfect for the Arctic trip, being a low glass compound, soft, just as tall as the 255/85, yet only 1" wider. I think the width will work out great because of the road miles and glare ice driving we will be doing.
I am also installing SpiderTrak 1.25" wheel spacers (wheel and hub centric) to allow fitment of the HD RUD Grip chains we will have installed. Without the spacers there is no tire to control arm clearance.
Scott Brady
Founder
I have five sitting in the garage.
The week after the rally will be BUSY!
Scott Brady
Founder
Westy said:
Yes, a relatively new size. I am glad to have found a severe snow rated tire in that diameter.
Westy said:
They are the best quality I could find. It should work out well.
edgear
aventurero, Overland Certified OC0012
expeditionswest said:
Is there a drastic difference in snow/ice-driving performance between the BFG A/T's and BFG M/T's? I still have my old set of A/T's from when I upgraded to M/T's, and I'm wondering if I should throw them back on the truck for daily wintertime driving in Flagstaff. This will be my first experience living somewhere where it snows!
kcowyo
ExPo Original
BFG has offered those for awhile but only in their KO, not their KM.
I think durnago_60 is running those on his 80 series. The KO in a 295/75/16 and the TrXus MT's in a 33/12.5/16 are my final two tire choices when my 285 KO's need replacing.
The KO is such a versatile tire that it should be perfect for the many road miles to AK and the snow that Scotty and Chris will encounter. I've been very happy with them in deep snow and deep snow while towing a snowmobile trailer.
Good call Boss!
I think durnago_60 is running those on his 80 series. The KO in a 295/75/16 and the TrXus MT's in a 33/12.5/16 are my final two tire choices when my 285 KO's need replacing.
The KO is such a versatile tire that it should be perfect for the many road miles to AK and the snow that Scotty and Chris will encounter. I've been very happy with them in deep snow and deep snow while towing a snowmobile trailer.
Good call Boss!
Scott Brady
Founder
For me, the choice was easy because of all of the highway driving, wet roads and glare/river ice. The BFG AT will significantly outperform a mud tire in those situations and still remain plyable at -50 (brrrrr).
Scott Brady
Founder
SEMA Mods Begin
Well my friends, it is SEMA mod time, now that the Expedition Trophy is complete.
I am starting with lighting.
I received this light bar from Morphic Industries, which could easily be wall art. It really is awesome and light, well designed and very strong. Race truck parts make for good ExPo gear as they are overbuilt.
It is at the powdercoater right now.
It can fold flat on the roof and is supported by a trick billet arm (non-actuated).
The IPF HID driving lamps get installed tomorrow on the ARB bumper.
Chains arrive tomorrow
Tires get installed on the wheels tomorrow
Trailer:
The roof tent came off and a Thule Side Arm bike rack is going on. I am doing some fun stuff with the Epic this year, including fenders and studded snow tires (cool bike bling).
The trailer also gets the Arctic graphics package.
More updates and pictures soon!
Well my friends, it is SEMA mod time, now that the Expedition Trophy is complete.
I am starting with lighting.
I received this light bar from Morphic Industries, which could easily be wall art. It really is awesome and light, well designed and very strong. Race truck parts make for good ExPo gear as they are overbuilt.
It is at the powdercoater right now.
It can fold flat on the roof and is supported by a trick billet arm (non-actuated).
The IPF HID driving lamps get installed tomorrow on the ARB bumper.
Chains arrive tomorrow
Tires get installed on the wheels tomorrow
Trailer:
The roof tent came off and a Thule Side Arm bike rack is going on. I am doing some fun stuff with the Epic this year, including fenders and studded snow tires (cool bike bling).
The trailer also gets the Arctic graphics package.
More updates and pictures soon!
blupaddler
Conspirator
I will be interested to see the BFG's and how they come out.
I have been thinking about that size for a while now, as an alternative to the BIG 315/75 size.
I have been thinking about that size for a while now, as an alternative to the BIG 315/75 size.
Willman
Active member
:lurk:
expeditionswest said:Well my friends, it is SEMA mod time, now that the Expedition Trophy is complete.
I am starting with lighting.
I received this light bar from Morphic Industries, which could easily be wall art. It really is awesome and light, well designed and very strong. Race truck parts make for good ExPo gear as they are overbuilt.
It is at the powdercoater right now.
It can fold flat on the roof and is supported by a trick billet arm (non-actuated).
The IPF HID driving lamps get installed tomorrow on the ARB bumper.
Chains arrive tomorrow
Tires get installed on the wheels tomorrow
Trailer:
The roof tent came off and a Thule Side Arm bike rack is going on. I am doing some fun stuff with the Epic this year, including fenders and studded snow tires (cool bike bling).
The trailer also gets the Arctic graphics package.
More updates and pictures soon!