Uscg2008 stormtrooper

[1 Bored Clerk]

Haha, those are tiny! No rubbing, indeed. It's got to be way more quiet and much quicker around town, though.


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[uscg2008]

Seriously I giggle every time is see them now. But its def a whole lot quieter and I have already scene the mpg, power and the amount my trans shifts change already. Any little bit will help over 1300 miles of towing

 

[SWITAWI]

I wonder what your engine RPM difference is at highway speed...

Tire Rack says 635 revolutions per mile for your 285/70-17 Duratracs, versus 683 revolutions per mile for Dunlop Grandtreks in 245/75-16.

I agree that you'll feel a difference in power and acceleration due to the lighter weight, smaller diameter tires. But won't the extra RPM required to hit 60-65-70mph on the highway offset that?

Let us know when you hit the road. Be careful and good luck! :safari-rig:

 

[uscg2008]

Well I do 60 every other day or so and my rpms are lower than they were with the larger tires. I have already noticed the mpg difference when I check my scangauge

 

[uscg2008]

Well theses should help me stop a little easier.
EBC Stage 3 kit:
Green stuff pads
Dimple and slotted rotors
Extended brake lines for the rear

 

[uscg2008]

Got them mounted....and only bashed one finger in the process.

 

[seanpistol]

Nice! Going to extend the rear brake line as well?

 

[uscg2008]

YA that's what the red lines are.

 

[uscg2008]

Teaser from the road. We are a little over 1850 miles into the trip, almost halfway there! Just went over 90k on the truck and have been averaging 11-12 mpg. Been trying to take it easy going through the mountains the highest temps on the tranny I've scene on my scanguage is 223* for about 2min while climbing through a pass at 4300 feet. I have been averaging about 170*

 

[uscg2008]

Well we made it down here a couple days ago after 4000 miles of driving. I will be working on the trip report soon, but it may take me a little bit. Just did the buying your first house mod......

Almost fit with the trailer in the driveway

 

[shmabs]

Congrats! Where in SD are you?

Mike

 

[uscg2008]

Im over in east lake area of chula vista


Hey guys just quick update, been just getting settled in here in San Diego at the airstation and at home. been working goin editing all the pics I took on our trip, hopefully have them done soon

And one of two shipments

 

[Dances with Wolves]

Congrats. I almost moved to East Lake back in '06 but moved to Salt Lake City instead. I'm sure home prices there are better now compared to when I was looking. I had a chance to purchase a condo near the Olympic training center in '10 but it was still too pricey. I miss OB and Imperial Beach.

 

[drobb]

Welcome to the "hood". .... I'm born and raised San Diego/ Point Loma.... Lots to do here....beach ...mountains and desert all within 2.5 hrs......enjoy!

 

[RWB_F150]

Even though I don't have a tocoma, I keep coming back to your build for inspiration . Great build, keep up the projects