Well, its all set, SAW 25mm T-Bars, I ended up going with Downey HD coils, OME shocks and steering damper. Tires are in, they are sweet too!

Now I need to get my days laid out, install, tires, steering rod recall (for alighnment!).

Lamm

 

Make sure you get the "level 4" recall package for those of us in the rust belt... Check out this thread before you go:
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/show...1&page=7&pp=25

 

Thankfully I don't think it will be an issue. This is my 4Runners first winter in Ohio, it was a TN truck. When I got it the frame was clean enough to eat off of, so the first thing I did was have it rust proofed and undercoated by a professional. If Cain Toyota tries to give me the run around I will just take it to Ganley in Akron.

Lamm

 

Wow.your getting 5000 from the Insurance Company.how did u manage that?thats on the highside isnt it?insurance companies always try to low-ball you.I have the same color 4unner(well i did,got repainted and made it a bit darker shade of red)

 

Actually I got more than $5000. The adjuster came to my house, used a program on his laptop to create a value and then I was given more money for things that were destroyed that were not in the "computer".

Thats all there is to it, State Farm is good to me.

Lamm

 

First up was repairing a little "trail damage", removing the running boards and installing the Bushwhacker Extend-A-Fender fender flares. Here are some pics:


Looks good, but needs big tires

Again from the side

Close up of TJM-13 from side

See the dent?

There it is again

That will be covered by the flares, but the bumper is bent in some too...

Time to fix it, redneck style

You could do this with a Hi-Lift too...

Time to get rid of the running boards, and the mud flaps

Lots of old bolts to fight with and such

Wow, look at those new tires Too bad they dont fit! (Yet...)

Flare covers dent, perfect

Looks a lot better, eh?

It's dark now, and COLD!

Wow, $1200 worth of rubber and aluminum!

These are awsome tires!

Thats all for now...

Lamm

 

Here are some pics after I removed the running boards and mudflaps and added the fender flares. They were taken inside the fire station I work at. Can you wash your truck in the winter, inside, with hot water and get paid to do it?

















Pretty cool eh? :fireman:

Next up, post lift pics!


Lamm

 

Here is what it looked like after the lift and new rims and tires were installed. These pics were taken inside the garage at my part time job as an EMT for AMR Ambulance. Again with the truck washing thing Enjoy!


Much better than stock


Those are only 32"s


My work truck


Again...


Another one of the squads


Lookin good


From the back


Again from the back


More


I love the way it sits





See the OME shocks?


Thats an Ohio state emergency vehicle permit (for lights and siren)


If you see someone with red or blue lights or a siren in Ohio on a personal vehicle without one of these decals, call the police!





Check out those meats! Cooper discoverer STT in a 32x11.50R15 radial


Downey HD coils, SAW T-Bars, OME Shocks!


Again...


I love my lift, no need for a 4" drop kit


I highly recomend OME shocks


Rear view, I NEED a cool rear bumper!


FD Plates


Another


Last one



Thats all for now, next mods up are a new headunit, roof rack, warning lights and siren.

Lamm

 

Curious what you think of the Coopers. Those are hugely popular in Australia. Thinking of trying them on my JGC when the BFG AT's wear out.

 

yea im also curious. they look like an aggressive all terrain, have you tried them out yet in the mud?

great looking pics by the way. ive been following the build, and its nice to see youve got this after that fire.

 

Cebby, first off, a stock SR5 rim with out lugs and a cap is 21.4 pounds. Secondly, I love those tires. They were about the same price as BFG MTs. I don't know if they would be exactly what you are looking for for the Jeep. They are an all out mud tire with big open lugs, road hum and the normal handling quirks.

Cooper as a brand makes an excellent product. The tires are very well made and durable. I have herd they are built on the same carcas as the Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ or MTZ???

I have not been wheeling persay yet, going on the 29th I hope but the other day I was dragging some telaphone poles through a fiels and on diret 2 tracks and the tires worked very well. They work better in dirt for sure than my old BFG ATs, and other than noise I would rank them the same as a BFG AT in on road driving.

You may look into other Cooper models. dealers are few and far between (mostly because I live 20 minutes from Akron) but are a great quality tire.


Lamm

 

Ummmm - Wellsville is the 28th (not the 29th) Lamm...

 

Whoops, either way, I'm on shift on the 27th, so I'm off on the 28th and 29th.

Lamm

 

OH03TRDTaco will be down there both days, so at least you could have hooked up with SOMEONE! LOL

 

What a transformation...Runners look great stock but what a difference some aftermarket stuff can make, I'm always shocked by it.

I was thinking about being a firefighter but I didn't think they got paid very much...might be rethinking that now! LoL.

Fink

 

Ever hear the phrase, "your work is worth more than your pay"?

That about sums it up. Thanks Fink!


Lamm

 

Yeah I've heard that, I was just messin with ya!

So what's next to go on?

Fink

 

I have a head unit, roof rack and emergency equipment ready to install. After that, A CB and Husky Liners.

Lamm

 

How do you like the STT??

I am thinking about getting a set in 315/7-/16.
They are 11.9" wide instead of 12.5" and 34.5" tall.
I love the look and the reviews, however, I am leary about a tire brand I have never owned before.

TIA

 

Nothing wrong with Coopr tires, just hard to find (at least near Akron).

I can only comletely compare them to BFG ATs.

On the street they are louder, but thats about it. Handling, ride, etc. same and very tolerable for anyone who has run an MT tire. They are not as good as ATs in snow, but better than most MTs. I have had no unreasonably bad experiances with hydroplaning. If you have an off road tire, you just can't expect to blast through water OK. Overall, 3 stars for on road driving.

Off the road they are very good. They gripmud and ledges, even wet grass very well. The lugs clean themselves easily and the sidewalls provide plenty of extra traction. I have not been in "rocks". They do pick up a lot of junk (gravel) and fling it out but that is to be expected. I am going wheeling in Wellsville Sat. so I will be able to form a more complete opinion then.

In the winter weather they are good as well. Not as good as BFG ATs on snow covered roads, but they grip well on snow and ice and stop well too. The siping (not found on most MTs) helps out with this a lot. In deep snow they work great.

The overall quality and construction is as good or better than BFGs. It has a 3 ply sidewall, and a tough yet flexable compound. The molding is excellent with no flash and good form, etc. I have had no problems with tire balancing or mounting.

I would buy them again as of now. #1 downside is lack of avalibility and dealers.

Lamm