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Old 01-27-2023, 02:38 PM
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Glad she's ok!!! She go around a curve a lil to fast or something?

So, Part out? Lol, sorry...

But seriously, how much for the front bumper and side steps?
 
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Old 01-27-2023, 05:01 PM
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Finally was able to install my Tuff Stuff 270º XL awning. I had a local fabricator modify the brackets that came with it to work with my Baja Rack. Quite happy with it and can't wait to utilize it in the back country soon.






 
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Old 01-27-2023, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Mntnceguy
Glad she's ok!!! She go around a curve a lil to fast or something?

So, Part out? Lol, sorry...

But seriously, how much for the front bumper and side steps?
And ... the first of the vultures appears, circling overhead.

I know you haven't shown pics of the side on the ground, but from what I can see I expect it's repairable. So long as the roof is okay, all body panels on side are replaceable just in case that makes more sense than body work repairs (even the rear quarter panel bolts on).

I had to replace the driver's door on my truck years ago when my then-17-year-old had an "incident". Not fun, but not difficult.
 
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Old 01-27-2023, 09:56 PM
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Finally got the 35s mounted up on the Kalahari wheels recovered for me by @mln01 - Thanks again!

at 3" of lift the 35s certainly required a little trimming, but I kept it as minimal as possible and I am pretty pleased with the results. Can't wait to get it out on the trail to test them out. Going to have to modify the spare tire mount now, it is neither strong enough for the weight nor high enough even flipped for the 35" spare.

Lookin' fine.

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Old 01-27-2023, 10:29 PM
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curious to see how you like the destinations! 35s sure can look just right on these. I think a 3" lift and maybe a 1" body lift might be the right match if adverse to trimming. Or portals but you know, probably not a lot of people willing to pay even though that's the true right answer for big tires on rovers imo.
 
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Old 01-27-2023, 10:39 PM
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Been unseasonably cold and finally had the snow melt enough to get a jack out there and see how the methods fit on the classic. Going to look great but need extended studs before I can realistically mount them up.

I know not d2 content but I just keep driving both of them and they keep chugging along.
 
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Old 01-28-2023, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JoshD
RIP.
I gave this to my daughter 2 months ago for her 16th birthday, She's fine other than being scared half to death. Not gonna lie, a little piece of me died when I seen it.

Wow, glad she is ok. Not easy to turn over a Disco. D2 was my daughters first car too, she totaled an Acura within the first month and D2 got a steel bumper. She swapped Discos a couple of times and when she finally got a Ford Escape hybrid dropped a wheel off shoulder and overcorrected coming back and rolled it several times. She said would not have happened in D2
 
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Old 01-28-2023, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by whowa004
curious to see how you like the destinations! 35s sure can look just right on these. I think a 3" lift and maybe a 1" body lift might be the right match if adverse to trimming. Or portals but you know, probably not a lot of people willing to pay even though that's the true right answer for big tires on rovers imo.
I've also got them on my Silverado, love em. Haven't used them off road a whole lot yet, but I will say that they are great on the road. Quieter than some ATs I've ran, and they seem to be lasting. Time will tell about off-road use, and I'll try to report back.

I also see no way that 1" more lift would prevent the need for trimming *if* you're going to wheel it. It may in a strict street usage situation. Really I think 33s are kind of the max without at least minimal trimming, as my 33s would rub just a little in the rear wheel wells at full flex, but not enough that I had to trim anything.

Of course I still rub the radius arms at full lock, but wider offset wheels or wheel spacers would necessitate more extreme trimming. Overall very happy with the setup.
 
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Old 01-28-2023, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by JoshD
RIP.
I gave this to my daughter 2 months ago for her 16th birthday, She's fine other than being scared half to death. Not gonna lie, a little piece of me died when I seen it.
Josh, glad your girl is ok. Safety was my selling point to my parents when I got my black D2 at 17. Very possible I land my daughter in one when she gets there.

Hope you're able to repair it. If insurance totals it, might buy it back. Someone will likely be interested in saving that Kalahari even if you aren't.
 
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Old 01-28-2023, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex_M
I've also got them on my Silverado, love em. Haven't used them off road a whole lot yet, but I will say that they are great on the road. Quieter than some ATs I've ran, and they seem to be lasting. Time will tell about off-road use, and I'll try to report back.

I also see no way that 1" more lift would prevent the need for trimming *if* you're going to wheel it. It may in a strict street usage situation. Really I think 33s are kind of the max without at least minimal trimming, as my 33s would rub just a little in the rear wheel wells at full flex, but not enough that I had to trim anything.

Of course I still rub the radius arms at full lock, but wider offset wheels or wheel spacers would necessitate more extreme trimming. Overall very happy with the setup.
My concern is they don't have enough siping for sloppy winter road conditions. My grabbers with big lugs but more siping struggle a little compared to an AT. I also forget my rear bumper required cutting the panel so I don't rub in the rear, the offset on steel wheels is terrible and required a ton of trimming up front and a little massaging of the rear well.
 
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