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09-12-2007, 07:38 PM
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Sportsmobile does the same additional leaf to its rigs. Maybe call them to get a bead on the proper leaf. I imagine a shop would require about two hours to do the install. Just my guess.....
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09-12-2007, 10:18 PM
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the extra leaf may give you a stiffer ride whereas the blocks would not,
discuss the options with the local suspension/brake shop...
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09-12-2007, 11:03 PM
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09-13-2007, 08:43 AM
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What kind of tires are those? How is the road noise?
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09-13-2007, 06:11 PM
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Those are the Toyo Open country tires. SK really recommended them, and since I couldn't get my preferred tire (wrangler MTR) I figured I'd try them.
They are quieter than my goodyear MTRs, for sure, which were among the quietest mud tires when I got them on my jeep 3 years ago.
Of course, with the full dynamat treatment on the van, I don't hear anything from the outside, with the exception of the diesel through the doghouse.
Now, how long will they last?
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09-13-2007, 06:12 PM
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Toyo Open Country M/T
http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/18136.pdf
I would love a set, but SMB would not put them on. Have to do this mod at a later date. The max load rating on the Toyo's is significantly higher than my existing SMB options.
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09-13-2007, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twolost
Toyo Open Country M/T
http://marktg.toyotires.com/file/18136.pdf
I would love a set, but SMB would not put them on. Have to do this mod at a later date. The max load rating on the Toyo's is significantly higher than my existing SMB options.
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Did they say why they wouldn't put them on?
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09-13-2007, 06:52 PM
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To continue the thread jack,
I've asked at every tire place and they all have said "Nitto"... apparently the Nitto A/Ts are 10 ply tread where as the BFG ATs are 8. Since I'm considering tires next year I'm trying to collect all the opinions.
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10-14-2007, 11:49 PM
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Buji,
That is a good read on S&K. It helped me make the choice to just get a 2wd and S&K the thing and save like 6 grand
The van goes in on the second of Nov. Does it really take 5 to 6 weeks?
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10-15-2007, 09:55 AM
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Depends, if they have other stuff scheduled and how complex your build is going to be. Are you going with their standard 4x4 upfit?
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