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Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 95
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Here we go:
Ditch FlexingGoing Up
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 96
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Turning aroundLimestone
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 97
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:30 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Some Mud
Testing it out
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 98
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 99
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Carnage:
1. One Short-sided Axle Shaft 10 spline
2. One Pull-Pal shovel
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 100
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Tires are 35x10.5x15 Simex Extreme Trekkers on 15x8 steelies. Will be getting the 4.11s, Axles, AEU2522 CVs, and front ARB by X-mas. Also rear RE12 winch with plasma rope & Alum. fairlead on a custom rear-end. Note that with 3" OME lift, 2" RTE BL, and flares, nothing hits! WooHoo
 

Roger Fastring (Fastring)
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Post Number: 45
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Looks good. Note: I also have the flares and chose 33s (vs 35s). Would highly recommend 4.75s, not 4.11s. I went with the 4.75s and with the 33s, it feels 'right'. 4.11s wouldnt be enough.
 

RVR OVR (Tom)
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Post Number: 815
Registered: 07-2001
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 09:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

4.75's????

What are your RPM's at 70-75 MPH? Must be screaming!

Tom
 

Brian Friend (Brianfriend)
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Post Number: 1159
Registered: 09-2002
Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2003 - 11:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

That thing looks good!

I will also go 4.11 for streangh reasons. Ive heard of too many 4.75 breaking but I havnt heard any one break a 4.11. running 35x12.5x15

Im still running stock now and am happy to report I have not broken anything yet.
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Post Number: 101
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Sunday, September 21, 2003 - 03:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have chosen to go with 4.11s for strength issues as well. I am currently on the series 4.7s for the past 4 years, having crushed 3 sets already even with 32s. I'll recompensate the 4.11s with a 4.3 low ratio from Maxi-drive.
 

Milan (Milan)
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Post Number: 260
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

"...Also rear RE12 winch with plasma rope & Alum. fairlead on a custom rear-end. ..."

LOL. I just found a used RE1000 that I may pick up if the guy still has it. Also for the rear. I thought it would be easier than doing that central mounted winch. Was I reading your mind again or do you tap into my brain while I sleep?
Mind your Disco is progressing much faster than mine. Mine gets sidelined by the Jeep projects.
 

Greg Davis (Gregdavis)
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Post Number: 1017
Registered: 08-2002
Posted on Monday, September 22, 2003 - 12:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Looks great. Those flares really make it look nice after the trimming.
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
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Username: Discodino

Post Number: 102
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2003 - 04:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Milan,
You're starting to spook me out. The RE should be on the back by Xmas, if not by Easter.
Greg,
Those flares do a GREAT job in patching up all those cuts, bends, bruises...also, they are cheaper than labor and respay.

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