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userdude replied to the thread Turn Offroad Portals. -
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Portal owners in five years- “you don’t need bigger tires! Look at all that clearance without them! And we’re back to the ultimate...
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userdude replied to the thread Turn Offroad Portals.I probably should've added more context and discussion. It's not directly applicable, but indirectly makes a point of "you don't know...
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Looking at the jeep aftermarket axle market and the take rate. Locally I will see at least 1 axle swapped jeep a day if not more. If...
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userdude replied to the thread Turn Offroad Portals.I remember watching Shark Tank I think and someone had some stylish thing they were hawking and Damen what's-his-face was obviously the...
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You actually want more reduction with bigger tires to offset the rotational mass more than the tire height. Math wise the extra...
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userdude reacted to RadDad's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with
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Just get out there and get muddy. If you're just getting into it, I doubt you'll be tackling high difficulty rated trails where you... -
Lockers help you get stuck out further. I agree with "no" - you don't need any locker at all honestly, but it's a nice cheat feature...
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How to spend other people's money.
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userdude replied to the thread Rear locker or both?.STRAIGHT IN MY VEINS!!!! Oh yeah, what was this thread about? 😬
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Since snow will be involved, Mattracks are a necessity. This requires N2O and supercharger for that V8 as well.
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userdude replied to the thread Rear locker or both?.What're you, Leona Helmsley? Say yes to the wide body kit and the computer-controlled suspension. Everything all at once, baby!
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Not to mention a solid axle swap and long travel upgrade.
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userdude replied to the thread Rear locker or both?.This is a forum for enthusiasts, I would enthusiastically say front lockers, portals and a v8 swap are all mandatory. 🤦♂️
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userdude replied to the thread Brake Pads and Right to Repair.Are these the kind that are supposed to last until pigs fly and the cows come home?
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For those looking for high-quality non-OEM pads, what you want are: Bosch QuietCast BC2216 premium ceramic front disc brake pad set...
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userdude reacted to Wyld2dr's post in the thread Is the JKS max clearance kit always necessary for 37 tires? with Haha.
I've never been so humiliated in my life.
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.There is, but apparently it's a suspension-based leveling kit (did not know that exists...). Good to know on the springs, clearing up...
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userdude reacted to HPNQ420's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
I don't know if there is a 5112...6112 is a 6100 Series complete with spring. 5100's for the Bronco reuse the stock springs...Hitachi...
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No.
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Well considering an opinion is not "Proof" of anything.... I am confident that the mechanical loss of running your power through an...
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userdude reacted to Valhalla's post in the thread Tire Store’s….. all the big stores pretty much the same in price? with Love.
Buy swamper E rated, no need for road hazard warranty.... You may never get balanced, small price!
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userdude replied to the thread Turn Offroad Portals.You mean those 67x17.50R17 sticky icky's mess with gas mileage. No way!! There are no downsides to portals after all, you've proven it...
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userdude replied to the thread Is the JKS max clearance kit always necessary for 37 tires?.So you offer it for free, then let someone jump on it. Man! lol :whistle:
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userdude replied to the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel?.I've had the former happen to me so many times, including across six lanes in Houston, with a brake check right at the end. The one...
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userdude reacted to Desert_Brush's post in the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel? with Haha.
I actually have some dashcam footage. 1. Someone not wanting to miss their exit. 2. Taking the turn too quickly with bald tires in...
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userdude reacted to Jack667's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
(I just re-learned how to quote/post!) This! Exactly - what got me going this morning were two posts on FB for Georgia Broncos...
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The people on portals claiming 18+ are running stock abs setups with a higher gear reduction. Example-computer shows 85 mph but they’re...
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userdude reacted to NeBlackshirts's post in the thread Branson area - Arkansas (Update)___ with Like.
Ok, so have an update on the Branson trip. We ended up on Friday having no dance competition so we took some suggestions from here and... -
userdude replied to the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel?.Years ago I was on I-45 south of Houston at a Fuddruckers on the frontage road. We're coming out and we hear this banging noise. We look...
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userdude replied to the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel?.In life there are plenty of WTF's. That is a GD-WTFH!!! But he does have it secured to the front with a gimble arm. Safety first.
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userdude reacted to dadjoke's post in the thread What's the craziest thing you've seen behind the wheel? with Haha.
A couple terrible examples of concrete load management... But really the -est is 'truckboat'
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userdude reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
I think you can use the Hitachis spring but you may wish you hadn’t down the line
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userdude reacted to Brian_B's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
Much better on and off road
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.Right, and I don't think you can do that on the non-Sas with the Hitachis. I'm not even sure they're a coilover. I dunno, I just...
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userdude replied to the thread Bronco Raptor w/5.0L Coyote.It's not even a Raptor...?
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.Nice! You've probably got a decent setup already. Maybe, if you want a nice highway ride but better off road, consider the WildTrak Fox...
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userdude reacted to Jack667's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
@userdude - thx for more great info. I have some really nice Zroadz siders - super tough looking and should do the job. Bronco is in the...
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userdude reacted to Zero Options's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
I mild offroad my 2 door base manual on 33 Ko2s with an engine skidplate and the OEM rock rails from Ford. The 2 door comes with a gas...
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.I think Non-Sas would want the 5112's that have the spring? I always get confused which is the 5100 or 5112.
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userdude reacted to Cameront9's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
Depends how mild. Definitely basic recovery gear, maybe an air compressor, definitely a flashlight. I would recommend at least upgrading...
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.It looks like you have the Ford skid plates (you can confirm by looking underneath, note that the trans pan is not included and you...
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userdude reacted to Jack667's post in the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)? with Like.
Great info!! Great reminder on packing the right recovery gear. My wife and I did the Bronco Offrodeo in TN and they gave a good talk...
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userdude replied to the thread Base / Big Bend Suspension - first upgrade for mild offroad? Address the weakest item(s)?.Apparently getting the right 2.0's for the weight and whatever can be problematic and the 5112's are a better shock anyhow. That's at...
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Badlands Off-Road Park Trip Report. (Attica, IN) Our morning ride to the meet started off with heavy rain and thunderstorms. Everyone... -
userdude reacted to logan112's post in the thread Schofield Pass & Devil’s Punchbowl - 2026 Bronco OBX 2” lift and 35” Tires with Like.
Arrived in Marble at 10:30, just 30 minutes too early to try Slow Groovin’ BBQ. Stopped in a civic center shop where we were advised... -
userdude replied to the thread Windshield Tint?.Who invited this guy to the windshield tint party?!? :LOL: :whistle:
