KSHE
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Set it up as my home for the next few days
I had a 33 on stock carrier for about year.Got the Rubi spare on today with a fresh Wildpeak. I've had that 5th wheel sitting in my garage for a month and just today realized that it's not the same as the other 4! Realistically, how long would I be safe with this thing on the stock carrier and hinges before I pick up a Morryde carrier? I have some hockey pucks on order from Amazon to space out the bumpers, and will eventually rig up something to support the tire from the bottom off of the hitch, but if that's still playing with fire I'll order the Morryde sooner rather than later. The body on my old yj actually cracked at the hinges under the weight of a 31 and it would be really cool if that didn't happen again.
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Yep, it was even worse on my 2001. Mazin' what 19 years of forth and back can do to a rubber boot.This is what I found today when investigating fumes, heat and road noise.
Ordered a new inner shifter boot and the plastic bezel frame for the main shifter boot.
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Wrapped a couple strips of Gorilla tape on the upper and middle sections of the boot to hold the rips together while waiting for the new parts.
Finally got a decent SWR meter, and got my SWR tuned. 1.7 to 1.9 across the band - not great, but acceptable for now.
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OLD POS:
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Where it is now:
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I like the wheels! What are they?I installed a MORryde tailgate reinforcement kit and a Oedro rear bumper. Happy with both so far.
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I've got that bumper, watch for rust. The Chinese bumpers aren't very well coated. It will hold water in the well below the spare, and also the welds tend to rust prematurely.I installed a MORryde tailgate reinforcement kit and a Oedro rear bumper. Happy with both so far.
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Thanks. They are Black Rock Viper 900 series 15x8 wheelsI like the wheels! What are they?
Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep my eye on it.I've got that bumper, watch for rust. The Chinese bumpers aren't very well coated. It will hold water in the well below the spare, and also the welds tend to rust prematurely.
Buy some discos or solid links. Those stock links suck.This was my morning project from being overzealous yesterday on some beautiful trails with my 20 year old.
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The Chinese bumpers aren't very well coated. It will hold water in the well below the spare, and also the welds tend to rust prematurely.
Are you saying that there are bad things made in China? I guess you haven't tried the soup yet?I've got that bumper, watch for rust. The Chinese bumpers aren't very well coated. It will hold water in the well below the spare, and also the welds tend to rust prematurely.
What kind of watch are you wearing in this photo, Boog?Are you saying that there are bad things made in China? I guess you haven't tried the soup yet? View attachment 195378