"atfsgeoff" (atfsgeoff)
06/28/2018 at 21:22 • Filed to: None
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"atfsgeoff" (atfsgeoff)
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I know a lot of you guys like that so I took a pic after ge tting the new Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015s mounted. LT 235/85R16, mmm yeah.
The truck sits noticeably higher too. At least an inch, maybe 1-1/2.
But whIle they were doing the tires they called me out to the service bay and showed me some loose ball joints, so I got new Moog parts ordered and will tear into it on Independence Day next week. Can't let worn ball joints cause feathering on my new meats!
shop-teacher
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 21:31 |
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Nice!
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atfsgeoff
> shop-teacher
06/28/2018 at 21:34 |
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Thanks! I figured I owed it to the truck to put new rubber on before spending a grand on an Eaton TrueTrac diff and install. Who needs 4wd, anyway? #2wdlyfe
Alfalfa
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 21:36 |
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You r passenger looks unamused by your antics.
CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 21:42 |
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Trucks of Oppo!
winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 21:48 |
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Give your truck some new found freedom with fresh ball joints that have better freedom of movement but only when you tell them to
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atfsgeoff
> winterlegacy, here 'till the end
06/28/2018 at 21:51 |
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well, it
did
just turn 21, so it’s bound to sneak out and get drunk at night anyway
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 21:52 |
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Nice! Ford trucks of that generation eat ball joints. It might be worthwhile to take a look at the radius arm bushings while you're there.
M.T. Blake
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 22:00 |
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Was there ever another truck that had 85 series tires? I’ve only known those to be on Fords. Looks good and stock just like it’s meant to be!
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winterlegacy, here 'till the end
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 22:09 |
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It’s probably already snuck out to go on a date with its nth failed relationship with another girl from high school
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atfsgeoff
> M.T. Blake
06/28/2018 at 22:12 |
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I’ve heard of Land Rover Defenders using 85 series tires, n0t sure if they are OEM specified though.
bhtooefr
> M.T. Blake
06/28/2018 at 22:20 |
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Looks like second-gen Rams used 235/85R16.
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shop-teacher
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 22:35 |
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Werd. I’ve got 16 Chicago winter s and counting in 2wd pickups. 12 of them so far in this truck.
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atfsgeoff
> shop-teacher
06/28/2018 at 22:41 |
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The equation to me is similar to that of a CUV vs a minivan: how often would I actually
use
4wd in a pickup truck? Maybe once a year? I don’t use mine to plow snow or go through mud bogs, or navigate technical off-road trails. About the most traction-challenged my truck gets is sliding on wet grass trying to ascend a hilly back yard. A rear torsen diff (in conjunction with good rubber) should handle that and the occasional washed-out gravel/dirt road
just fine.
SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> M.T. Blake
06/28/2018 at 22:47 |
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Our Nissan Patrol runs them now that 7.50R16 tyres are getting thin on the ground. They also go under some specs of 75 series Land Cruiser from factory.
I own dead car brands only
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 22:59 |
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I would pop off the hubcaps and give the steel wheels a lick of paint, same color as the truck for that vintage look. Like what Jeep does with their Moab concepts.
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atfsgeoff
> I own dead car brands only
06/28/2018 at 23:07 |
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I actually only have one hubcap remaining, I really should just leave it off.
I think the wheels are a very light grey color, it wouldn’t be too hard to paint them white to match the truck better. I kinda like the light grey though, they give the truck a very anonymous look.
E92M3
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 23:09 |
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Short and fat looks good too.
That gen F-Series is just plain good looking by itself.
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M.T. Blake
> bhtooefr
06/28/2018 at 23:19 |
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No way! I thought I had the smallest with the 245/75/16s. Those looked like milk bottle caps on a big truck.
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M.T. Blake
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
06/28/2018 at 23:20 |
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You in the US with a Nissan Patrol? Those are cool trucks.
razorbeamteam
> M.T. Blake
06/28/2018 at 23:21 |
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I have 215/85/16 Khumo Road Ventures on my Range Rover, they are super skinny and tall. I got an extra inch under the diffs when they went on.
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atfsgeoff
> E92M3
06/28/2018 at 23:40 |
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agreed, they really got it right for the ‘92-’96/’97 models with that front fascia and headlights.
Longtime Lurker
> atfsgeoff
06/28/2018 at 23:44 |
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Yes TrueTrac!
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M.T. Blake
> razorbeamteam
06/28/2018 at 23:51 |
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Whoa. Yeah those are like pizza cutters! You probably do amazing in the snow with those.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> M.T. Blake
06/29/2018 at 01:50 |
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Nope. Australia. It is a very cool truck. It’ll be better this time next week with new springs, shocks, steering damper and a wheel alignment...
https://oppositelock.kinja.com/we-have-more-ute-1827040503
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shop-teacher
> atfsgeoff
06/29/2018 at 04:21 |
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Yep. Same for me.
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M.T. Blake
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
06/29/2018 at 11:56 |
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Awesome! Looks like fun. What is with all the flatbeds down under? I feel like I rarely see a traditional OEM style pickup bed.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> M.T. Blake
06/29/2018 at 19:10 |
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They’re far far more practical, having a larger floor area than a tub. Easily loaded and unloaded from all sides either by hand or by forklift . This is especially the case for vehicles with taller suspension. The trays are stronger and components easily repaired or replaced in the event of damage too . In the end, these things are tools first and toys second.
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M.T. Blake
> SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
06/29/2018 at 19:18 |
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I guess (having never had one) I’d be scared of spillin a poorly tied down load. Lol.
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SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media
> M.T. Blake
06/29/2018 at 20:35 |
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You get good with rope and straps! We've also just bought a load rated cargo net...they are brilliant.
Nauraushaun
> atfsgeoff
08/16/2020 at 23:59 |
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hell yeah brother