Exactly what the title says. I tend to have random thoughts (ADHD?) so I figured rather than tread-jacking I would just start my own thread for when a Discovery 1 or off-road thought pops in my head.

First thought...my lift showed up last night so I am excited to install it this weekend. Went with the TerraFirma TF202 (the cheapest...medium duty lift). I have never been one for bumpers, so I figured this one would handle what gear I have (camping gear) just fine.

Second plan...I have left over rock rails from my Xterra. They are the exact right length so I am planning to find a welder (technically already found one...just waiting until he has time) to weld a mounting bracket on and will have a set of rails for the cost of a case of beer. The original cost of the rails doesn't count...they more than paid for themselves when they were on my Xterra.

Also, ordering some 235/85/R16 tires...ideally from treadwright. The only potential hang up is they are discontinuing the "Crawler" tread (the only off-road tread in that size)...so if they don't have 5 with same/similar carcasses...I might have to go elsewhere...or go with a 265/75/R16 (Guard Dog/MTR clone) and adjust the steering stops.

Edit: Just got confirmation that they have 235/85/R16 Crawler M/T's on BFG AT casings and will be shipping later today. 5 "new" Mud Terrains on a quality, 3-ply sidewall, for <$700 including shipping and the mount/balance fee (at a local shop)? Hell Yeah!

 

Probably going to paint the roof white. It is a dark green truck...but it is beginning to show signs of rust so the roof needs to be painted...and figure a white roof would help with heat, and still look good.

 

Where did you hear they are going to discontinue the crawler?

 

drop the headliner and take the roof rails and alpine windows out while youre up there.

 

An email from Phoebe in customer service when I asked questions earlier this week. Full email copied below.

 

Is there a functional purpose for that suggestion? I don't have any leaks...that I have found at least.

 

WTF? Treadwright is going in the wrong direction.. Hope to see something new and better from them.. Oh well..

 

I think I like the MTR clone a bit better anyway...but they don't have it in the size I want. If they replaced the Crawler with the Guard Dog in the 235/85/R16 I would consider it a good option...not that I will be in the market again for a few years.

 

Was her last name Kate by any chance....

Don't worry about the MED springs handling a little extra weight. From the TF guide, TF018's can handle a winch and a bumper (up to 220lbs add'l weight).

Curious to see the lift height on yours....have fun.

 

Fixed that for you.

As far as the springs, in the Kit screen it says +100kg front, +200kg rear, but if you look at the specs for the actual springs themselves it says +50kg front (on the TF site...as of yesterday at least), +200kg rear...so 110lbs front, 440lbs rear. Still not a concern for me though. I never wheeled with "real" bumpers in the past...so I should be fine without them now.

Edit: nevermind...I read their site wrong. You get more than 2" if you have less than 50kg...but you should still get 2" at 100kg. Either way...I will get before and after pics...assuming I remember.