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[NDSpeed]

Supposedly it has corrosion inhibitors in it and is only used on the freeways.

https://www.codot.gov/news/2017-new...strategy-before-snowfall-in-denver-metro-area

oh cool, i put 50 miles a day on I-70.

Them there rear wheel drive trucks that have never hauled a damn thing aren't good in the snow.

i was towing in AK at -25 on 8” of ice.
but this black ice crap y’all have down here about made me flip my F350 back in march

 

[NDSpeed]

Hello to my Colorado brothers (and sisters), I'm a newb to the forum and TJs but not to wheeling.I just picked up a 06 TJ Rubicon with the 6spd manual. It has 33s and I am considering re gearing with 4.56 0r even 4.88, but the real question is I am looking for shop recommendations for the west slope. I know most of you are front rangers, but I live in Cedaredge and im a solid 5 hours to the front range. I talked to Rockworx in Montrose and they seem to have a good rep, but they quoted me $2000 with parts, I think they said they use Yukon parts. Is that the going rate these days. I do have family in the Denver area that I could stay with if need be so going there isn't out of the question. Any who thanks for any info and I am really looking forward to spring. Getting the new rig and having snow on the ground is a huge tease.

welcome to the forum,

 

[DJs TJ]

welcome to the forum,

Thanks, good to be here!

 

[NskLJ]

Supposedly it has corrosion inhibitors in it and is only used on the freeways.

https://www.codot.gov/news/2017-new...strategy-before-snowfall-in-denver-metro-area

That stuff is horrible on windshields when it dries. After driving down I-25 last year right after a big snow with no windshield washer I had to pull over multiple times to clean the windshield. Got back to California and fixed my windshield washers immediately.

 

[tworley]

I am looking for shop recommendations for the west slope.I talked to Rockworx in Montrose but they quoted me $2000 with parts. Is that the going rate these days.

$2k sounds on par (+/- a little). I dont know of any shops on the western slope.

 

[DJs TJ]

$2k sounds on par (+/- a little). I dont know of any shops on the western slope.

Thanks, I thought the price seemed fair. I'm gunna pull the trigger at Rockworx with some 4.56s after the holidays.

 

[tworley]

Thanks, I thought the price seemed fair. I'm gunna pull the trigger at Rockworx with some 4.56s after the holidays.

If you ever plan on 35s (even in the slightest) go a step or two deeper. Especially with the mtn passes we have.

 

[jjvw]

If you ever plan on 35s (even in the slightest) go a step or two deeper. Especially with the mtn passes we have.

Definitely 4.88 with 33s. 5.38 for 35s.

 

[DJs TJ]

If you ever plan on 35s (even in the slightest) go a step or two deeper. Especially with the mtn passes we have.

Definitely 4.88 with 33s. 5.38 for 35s.

I'm not sure I will go 35s, im looking to do more overland than crawling, but going deeper is excellent advice, 4.88s it is

 

[rasband]

I'm not sure I will go 35s, im looking to do more overland than crawling, but going deeper is excellent advice, 4.88s it is

I said that once too...

 

[jjvw]

I said that once too...

Me too!

 

[DJs TJ]

I said that once too...

Touche!

 

[tworley]

I said that once too...

Me too!

Me three!

 

[NDSpeed]

what is a good 35 for the area?

 

[hosejockey61]

what is a good 35 for the area?

It has been the Goodyear MT/R but those are now discontinued.....not sure on which direction to go next

 

[tworley]

I think my next set will be the Baja Boss MT by Mickey Thompson. From what I can tell it closely resembles the MTR. Though I am not sure if the performance will be the same or not.

 

[Rescue6]

I ran the Baja boss mt last season and it has been great so far.

 

[tworley]

FYI--new trail name. This comes from the president of CORE, a motorized action group in Buena Vista, CO.

 

[DJs TJ]

FYI--new trail name. This comes from the president of CORE, a motorized action group in Buena Vista, CO.

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They can call it whatever they want, how many of us still call invescoimpower stadium Mile High.

 

[NDSpeed]

so who is keeping the original signs