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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
I missed a turnoff from the thread subject, I guess? No worries... we are in different worlds, that's all!  |
Check those reading skillz, dude. There is a Full-size Chevy at the ICON facilities *most days of the week*. It is a *non-Toyoda-family vehicle*.
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Ken Cooke
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South American Toyota Vehicles
These are a cut above the IFS-suspension vehicles you can *ONLY BUY* in the United States. I guess, Americans are soft.
Had this variety of Toyota vehicles been available in the United States, I would have STONGLY CONSIDERED buying one. 
The Toyota HiLux Pickup - Perfect for a family, and a drive in the country.
The *CONTEMPORARY* Toyota Land Cruiser - Yea
Spartan family-transport, but perfect for the trail and camping
A fully-operable Toyota Land Cruiser for *under $50,000.00?* Only in South America.
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Ken Cooke
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Here's THE GOOD STUFF
A Toyota Land Cruiser Pickup - not for $107,000.00 like the 1962 model at TLC.
Factory snorkle, straight-axle suspension - STANDARD
Suzuki Samauri w/AC, Hardtop, and built for the Developing World.
How about a PROPANE-POWERED Willys Jeep Flatfender!
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Ken Cooke
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Bring out the Long Wheelbase Toyotas!
Here's a great pickup that is built for Baja!
How about a long-wheelbase Toyota Land Cruiser AMBULANCE! Yeah!
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Ken Cooke
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SMACK TALKIN'!
I am a friendly 4 wheeler. But, 4 Wheelers are unfortunately known for strong personalities and hostile behavior. The gf of this guy trash-talked my
Rubicon into a challenge. The TLC Wagon and my Rubicon were a tie, although the TLC ran 35" Tires compared to my 33" Tires, and the TLC had more
ground clearance since my Transfer case was dropped 2" to accomodate the lift kit that I currently run.
I wouldn't let this woman trash talk me and my junk in front of my wife. So, a challenge ensued. This guys girlfriend is a damn good driver, though.
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David K
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"my Transfer case was dropped 2" to accomodate the lift kit that I currently run."
Somehow, this kind of logic escapes me???
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
"my Transfer case was dropped 2" to accomodate the lift kit that I currently run." |
When a short-wheelbase vehicle is lifted, and a non-CV Driveshaft is utilized, the angles of the driveshaft and the cannot be too acute, or driveline
vibration will result. The 3 spacers you see directly underneath the drivers door is the 'shovel' which was dropped 2" which is notorious for
catching on obstacles. I plan on giving my Jeep a 1" body lift and 1" motor mount lift in order that I can run a taller tire and delete this
hinderance (the transfer case drop spacers). Running taller will be a good thing!
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David K
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Okay Ken, thanks for explaining it to me... 
In my thinking, the only reason to go to a bigger tire is to increase ground clearance (provided the stock tire has good floatation ability). For
example, my Tacoma had a stock min. ground clearance of 9" (bottom of differential to ground) with the 265/70-16 (31") tires. Those tires did
everything I needed... but since a bigger tire will fit without a problem, I changed the size.
Without adding a lift kit, the truck can run 32" tires (265/75-16) and they will not rub, at all... My Dynapros are the larger size and my minimum
ground clearance is now 9.5".
My transfer case isn't much higher than the differential, so when you say you had to 'lower' yours to fit bigger tires, it seemed to be a wash.
However, a Jeep transfer case might be higher compared to a Tacoma, in relation to the differentials?
Of course, driving over wrecked cars isn't why I got a 4WD... and maybe you need more ground clearance for things like that!?! 
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Ken Cooke
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Besides traveling down dirt roads in Baja, I also enjoy challenging mountain routes (also in Baja) and also in the desert Southwest. When crossing
the swamp on the route to Mission Santa Maria, more ground clearance is also a necessity.
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While on a trip down south we ran into a Canadian driving a new toyota land cuiser diesel with a righ hand drive.not being overly impressed with
toyota that was a fine machine
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Baja12valve
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Well, here goes. Nothing personal, but I like the good 'ol Dodge Cummins 12 valve (far from stock) engine. Linked with a NV4500 5sp, New Process 241
DHD transfer case, Dana 80 rear, 60 front (completely modified), 285/75/16 BFG AT's, it is a pretty strong drivetrain. The regular cab makes for a
shorter wheelbase, the larger bed has a ton of space with a cab high aluminum camper shell. Goes anywhere I care to point it. Easy and simple to work
on, no computers or electronics.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
285/75/16 BFG AT's Goes anywhere I care to point it. Easy and simple to work on, no computers or electronics. |
I am seriously in the market for a new set of Baja tires, but I've experienced a few BFG AT failures. Don't these tires make you nervous while
traveling out in the bush?
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Baja12valve
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Have to say I am OK with the tires. I have never had a failure, even with the weight of my truck. Lucky, I guess.
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
Have to say I am OK with the tires. I have never had a failure, even with the weight of my truck. Lucky, I guess. |
It might have to do with the heavier rating 'E' rating as opposed to a 'C' Rating, I suppose.
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David K
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Hankook Dynapro ATm's (P or LT rated available)
Highway Quiet, worked great in mud, snow and desert... no problem in sand... Have them for 8,000 miles so far, and loving them... I have the P rated
ones, as I rarely have a heavy load, and the truck's stock BFGs were P rated.
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Baja12valve
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My only problem with the tires is that my truck eats them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If I get 30K a set, I am doing well. I will probably try
another tire when these wear out, which won't be long.
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We have run BFG's on our company trucks for years and while we have gotten pretty good service and off road traction in mud and snow the wear-ability
hasn't been anything to brag about. If we get 30,000 miles we are happy. I run Toyo 10 ply's on my Dodge 3/4 ton diesel and my FJ Cruiser and have
been happy with them so far. They are a little stiff and noisy on the FJ but they are really tough, just what we needed on our trip to Bahia de los
Muertos today.....dt
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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Ken Cooke
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I have run Interco TrXus MTs for the past 7 years, and I have been able to run the tires to 30K mi. each set. My current set have been on my Jeep for
the past 4 years, and still have 4/32nd worth of tread.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I have run Interco TrXus MTs for the past 7 years, and I have been able to run the tires to 30K mi. each set. My current set have been on my Jeep for
the past 4 years, and still have 4/32nd worth of tread. |
The Dynapros are a 50,000 mile tire...
Hankook DynaPro ATM RF10
Product Details
Premium aggressive all-terrain for light truck, van & sport utility vehicle. Innovative tread and sidewall design to enhance the style of your
vehicle. Developed for high powered pickups. The Dynapro ATm offers the best grip and acceleration both on- and off-road.
Rugged Puncture Resistance
Wraparound tread gives tire a rugged look and guards against cuts, bruised and impact breaks. Affords outstanding traction espeically in muddy or
snowy conditions.
Wave Kerf
Deep two step sipes extend tread life and increases performance on wet roads.
Tiered Side Groove
A tiered groove is applied, which makes a moving angle of the tread block smaller compared to the conventional non-tiered groove when cornering, to
secure safer cornering running performance.
Stone Ejector
Stone ejectors in the center and shoulder grooves help prevent tire damage from stones or external impacts and enhances handling confidence.
Scallop Grooves
The "Scallop grooves" between the tread blocks increase the tire's "biting" edges to enhance traction off-road.
Angled Side Groove
Enhances wet traction has self cleaning function by pushing mud out.
Wide Tread
The footprint has been enlarged (7-8% increase than comparable products) to resist eneven wear while providing the best grip and acceleration under
all road conditions.
Rim Flange Protector
Guards expensive wheels from accidental curb damage.
Rim Cushion
Prevents sidewall damage and tire separation that might occur when the air pressure is low. Provides safer running performance.
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Ken Cooke
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Going where no Jeep has gone in Baja...
The TrXus MT has a good, siped tread with big lugs, but is not mileage rated. Most people get about 35,000 mi. out of these tires. The are quiet for
a Mud-Terrain tire, but are considered All-Terrains - with large lugs.
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