Lowdown on Off-road parks

[cobrajet69]

Jared I know who you were talking to and he is quite a Noob for having someone on the desk. Woody is the guy to ask for if you call up there. Very hard worker.

x2 on the Toyo


David

[inline 6]

I just switched from maxxis treps to nitto trail grappler m/t due to road manners. No complaints so far.

[jluv]

4runner for a daily and JK for trail rig?

Seconded!

Got the new whip back today with a few extra goodies at it.

Now I just need to break away some Saturdays to have fun.

SWEET!!!

I think the ko2s get super loud.. ive got 40k on my nitto grappler g2s and they have been a great tire and make minimal noise. Trade some offroad capability for road worthiness and i think the 97% time you spend on the road will be a lot more pleasant.

From what I can gather on the FB pages, the Jeep and 4Runner guys love the KO2s, but a lot of the fullsize guys say they don’t last worth a shit on the heavier trucks.

Which Grapplers do you have? Terra, Trail, Ridge? We have Terra Grapplers (AT) on the Expedition. They are okay. Not very aggressive, which is fine for that vehicle. I ran a set of Trail Grapplers (MT) on my truck for a while, but they wore quicker than I would like. The Ridge Grapplers are in between an AT and a MT, and would probably be awesome on your truck, Rob. Personally, I’m a huge fan of the Toyo Open Country line. The MT 40s have been pretty solid for my truck, and the set of ATs we had on the wife’s 4Runner were fantastic.

Concur.

I took both of my FJ cruiser‘s to Mike’s off Road in Haltom city. I’ve been told they may be a little higher than others but they have been around for over 30 years and are extremely knowledgeable. Very happy with the work I got on this one.

https://mikesoffroad.com/

That’s where I got my 42s balanced. Most shops can’t balance them that big, so it was good to find a place that could. That said, I called them back last week to ask about welding some mounting tabs on my truck for limit straps, and the guy had no clue what i was talking about. “Uh, we sell some straps for Jeeps, but I dunno about for trucks.” Dude, straps are straps, and I just need the mounting tabs. Then I asked about getting a set of rock sliders made, and he kept trying to sell me N-fab steps. Ugh.

I’ve had work done at Baertrax in Dallas. Top notch shop. Great guys. They are very proud of their work, though, and not close to Keller. No need to go there for basic stuff.

[cobrajet69]

I had purchased a WARN 10 K winch but after installing the front bumpers they found it wouldn’t fit. Opted for the Smittybuilt 10k winch. Not as good quality but has the same warranty and probably get very little use out of me anyway.


David

[cobrajet69]

I think the ko2s get super loud.. ive got 40k on my nitto grappler g2s and they have been a great tire and make minimal noise. Trade some offroad capability for road worthiness and i think the 97% time you spend on the road will be a lot more pleasant.

Concur.

I took both of my FJ cruiser‘s to Mike’s off Road in Haltom city. I’ve been told they may be a little higher than others but they have been around for over 30 years and are extremely knowledgeable. Very happy with the work I got on this one.

https://mikesoffroad.com/

David

[lowthreeohz]

I think the ko2s get super loud.. ive got 40k on my nitto grappler g2s and they have been a great tire and make minimal noise. Trade some offroad capability for road worthiness and i think the 97% time you spend on the road will be a lot more pleasant.

[Jose]

SO I was just looking at some winches, never knew they made them with rope, I've only ever seen steel cable. Any advantage/disadvantage to either?

Jose, they make a mounting bracket for F-150 so it is pretty hidden, the winch barely sticks out, changed my mind about maybe getting one now.

Saw this a few threads down! Googled a few parts on it, can be had for $300 or so.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...5&postcount=14

I'm going to need something that will work with the EcoBoost motor so it doesn't block the intercooler. Probably something that is removable.

Looks good!
What are some good local (Keller area) for working on a 4x4? My next mod's will be tires, shocks and a winch.
Tires I'll get at Discount, probably K02's or maybe NITTO's, but leaning towards the K02.

Can't decide if I should get tires first, since these are not a great tread for off roading, but could be adequate for learning with a while. So leaning towards winch.

I think this thread has more activity than the rest of this board now!

Probably need to figure out if you can make some money flipping the tires you have on there now or not, at least that's what I did. Also if you plan on buying from Discount, looks to see if they have any rebates on the tires you are looking at. That helped expedite my purchase. Anyway something to think about.

[fordracing19]

Looks good!
What are some good local (Keller area) for working on a 4x4? My next mod's will be tires, shocks and a winch.
Tires I'll get at Discount, probably K02's or maybe NITTO's, but leaning towards the K02.

Can't decide if I should get tires first, since these are not a great tread for off roading, but could be adequate for learning with a while. So leaning towards winch.

I think this thread has more activity than the rest of this board now!

I have taken my f250 and 4runner to Ryan at Starr Offroad in Keller. Small shop with quality work.

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[yellowstang]

Looks good!
What are some good local (Keller area) for working on a 4x4? My next mod's will be tires, shocks and a winch.
Tires I'll get at Discount, probably K02's or maybe NITTO's, but leaning towards the K02.

Can't decide if I should get tires first, since these are not a great tread for off roading, but could be adequate for learning with a while. So leaning towards winch.

I think this thread has more activity than the rest of this board now!

[cobrajet69]

Got the new whip back today with a few extra goodies at it.








Now I just need to break away some Saturdays to have fun.


David

[fordracing19]

Looks awesome!



Got a new (used) transmission going in the Jeep Monday.. Will start seriously shopping for a 4runner next weekend.

4runner for a daily and JK for trail rig?

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[yellowstang]

Thanks, Chili and Jared! Good info. It'll be a while before I get one, don't plan on going in too difficult of places, as I have zero experience right now. But fairly soon I will, and price isn't a worry, you get what you pay for in many cases.

But then again, these stock tires, maybe a winch sooner is a good idea! I'll probably get some K02 or Nitto's next year, something with better gripping ability off road for sure.

[jluv]

AMP has the XL version of the power step that has an integrated rock rail. I don't know how much protection it has compared to a traditional rail, but at least you get some protection and a power step.

I’ve looked at those, but they would crumble on rocks. It’s really just about dropping the step further down, it seems. I like that mine tuck completely away.

[jluv]

SO I was just looking at some winches, never knew they made them with rope, I've only ever seen steel cable. Any advantage/disadvantage to either?

Jose, they make a mounting bracket for F-150 so it is pretty hidden, the winch barely sticks out, changed my mind about maybe getting one now.

Saw this a few threads down! Googled a few parts on it, can be had for $300 or so.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...5&postcount=14

Synthetic line is all the rage these days. Is lighter, easier to handle, doesn’t have “memory”, and most importantly, it’s much safer. If the rope breaks, it just falls, and if it did hit something, it wouldn’t cause any damage. When steel line breaks, it can be very deadly, if there’s nothing draped over it to make it drop to the ground. It can take your head off.

That said, I still prefer steel. You have to respect it and take necessary precautions when using it, but where I wheel, there’s a good chance the line might come in contact with rocks, and that will chew up a synthetic line in a hurry. Any nick or fray, and it needs to be replaced. Also, with synthetic, you’re supposed to make sure to keep it clean, so if you use it in mud, sand or dirt, you’re supposed to clean it really well when you get home, because the grains can get in the rope and tear up the fibers and break it down. It’s also much more vulnerable to UV and shitty weather.

A cheap winch is better than no winch in a lot of situations, but a quality winch is the only way to go, in my book. It’s not something I would cheap out on, especially with a full size truck. Maybe on a trailer or something.

[Chili]

SO I was just looking at some winches, never knew they made them with rope, I've only ever seen steel cable. Any advantage/disadvantage to either?

Jose, they make a mounting bracket for F-150 so it is pretty hidden, the winch barely sticks out, changed my mind about maybe getting one now.

Saw this a few threads down! Googled a few parts on it, can be had for $300 or so.

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/sh...5&postcount=14

The 'rope' is better.. Much safer, lighter, etc. The only thing I have seen people say negative is that if they get a lot of debris in the weaving it can wear them out over time, but that would be with a lot of use. Definitely go with that if in your budget.

Also, the fairlead for the synthetic line isn't rollers and sits much more flush.