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Who doesn’t inspect every square inch of the new vehicle you’ve paying so much money for?

Yea my last two trucks were Colorado 2016 Ext Cab 4x4 Z71 V6, then 2019 Colorado Crew Cab 4x4 V6. In both I compromised at a 2” leveling system from Bilstein, using 5100 struts/shocks, that were designed 2” longer overall, but same compressed length. That really tightened up both ends while...

The fact was in context of what I posted, about independent suspension, that the Wrangler and Gladiator doesn’t have to deal with.

Yes that all true. But I did state if all other parts have not been changed. Meaning especially the bump stops, that would especially interfere with the specific valving within Mojave shocks. The biggest issue will be with the driveshaft angles in the new range of travel, plus brake lines might...

All valid points, but I’m sorry I wasn’t more clear on the suspension travel overall, that it’s true it won’t change overall, but re-index the area of travel like you mentioned. However all other parts but the spacers being unchanged? The spacers will leave more space between the bottom out stop...

I’ll tell you this, if you can weigh your stock wheels and those your thinking about, plus tires that you want to go with them, if nothing else I would go with the lighter ones, just for the advantage of less unsprung weight that will rob power and efficiency more than anything else.

So you added a 2” spring spacer to lift the front end up, that adds to the suspension travel and bounce wind-up, adding space before contact with the hydraulic bottom out pad catches the axle and stops it gently. That are now leaking? That seems related to making it blow out the seals. Try...

UHaul has everything you will need. Depending upon the local agency you’re using.

Ok here’s my take after a good 45 years of off roading on dirt bikes and in 4x4’s of all types, including a three year hitch from 73-76 in The Army as a heavy wheeled truck driver. Of course the new stuff is much better once there. However it’s getting so much more difficult to FIND places to...

Thanks! I’ve been advocating for narrow tires right along. The two biggest advantages are less weight, less hydroplaning!

I also believe if you don’t need it don’t use it. As far as differential’s overheating, even towing near max I’ve never had that problem in any truck. Those who tow heavy quite frequently will use aftermarket covers, like the Banks will cooling fins and design scoop to direct cooling air. Just...

Nice job with the LED’s, can you list the bulbs you used and any resistors you needed. Now all you need is to aim much lower than halogen bulbs, so you don’t blind oncoming drivers.

It’s so easy to figure out the correct psi. Just find the weight rating on each tire at max psi. Then add the four tires up to see the total weight all four tires will hold up. Then weight the vehicle they are on. If the 4 tires add up to say 12,000 lbs, and the vehicle has a GVW of 6,000? Then...

Well when talking about burning oil, the word burn means ? While using full synthetic the flash point of synthetic oil, meaning the temp it can burn at is much higher than regular or blended reg/syn oils. So logical reasoning suggests that synthetic oil burns less because of higher temps. But...

Oh they are most definitely over inflated, that cause different driving dynamics that are not at all related to the small advantage of wide tires. On the sidewall is the manufacturer’s weight rating, at full psi, but if your vehicle, like a 4,800 lbs-5,100lbs Gladiator does not “need” that much...

Underneath a big wide skier.

I’ve been saying this for a while now. The widest tires that should be used more than 50% on road are 255/80-17, mostly AT or HT tread. Or even 245!

Ok everyone has told you this, but check the oil on every other startup in the morning before the first start. Then see how long it takes to add from the ADD OIL line. Then add enough to bring it up to full line. If less than 1,000 miles and you’re using full synthetic oil, you definitely have a...

The only difference between the two will be the positive column will be longer than negative using the lighter, narrower and slightly taller 255/80-17! The biggest improvement will be in heavy rain and snow. With the heavier weight per sq inch of surface contact area.

But with the loss of the extra body weight and two more passengers, plus all the gear? The 1,700 lbs capacity is going to be close to maxed out.