05-29-2008, 02:52 PM
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Real Name: Terry Mason
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Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
I got tired of dragging my cooler through the sand like a brick, so I did a quick axle swap, and mounted some big offroad tires on it. I think the results were pretty slick.
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05-29-2008, 02:57 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Are you going to install some fender flares now? I have some experience with that...
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05-29-2008, 03:01 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Not sure about the flares, but I may need some spacers in the front, as the nose sits alittle low.
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05-29-2008, 03:08 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
lol! needs a jeep logo
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05-29-2008, 03:13 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Very nice, I'll be looking for the write up in the how to section. 
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05-29-2008, 09:59 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Do you get any tire rubbing when you flex the suspension on the sand dunes?
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05-30-2008, 12:01 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Did you have to change the gearing to compensate for the larger tire and greater mass? What is its gas milage like now?
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05-30-2008, 12:26 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
very nice...what kind of under-carriage clearance you getting with those new shoes?
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05-30-2008, 02:49 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Truly awesome. I will be doing the same before my next beach trip. As a dad, I seem to be the pack mule for lugging junk down to the beach.
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05-30-2008, 06:15 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
I can't quite tell from the "after" picture... are those beadlock wheels?  |
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05-31-2008, 12:17 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
Are those locking hubs?
How's the bite in the sand?
Larry
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05-31-2008, 09:32 PM
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Re: Axle and tire upgrade (on my beer cooler)
My friends, this is the American Dream being lived out in it's fullest.
God Bless America
That's awesome Terry!!! |
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