Mac Attack
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Looks like it was a great trip. Now that you have some good (offroad) mileage under your belt, do you have any regrets going with 35's vice 37's. Also, how high is your ICON lift?
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Considering the compromises I'd have to make to go to 37s, I'd say I don't have any regrets. 35s are great for how I use my vehicle. They were more than adequate for this trip. Would I love 37s, and do I like the off road function and the aesthetics? Absolutely. I just don't know if the tradeoffs (regearing, less friendly on road, higher center of gravity, cost, etc) are worth it to me right now. Now, whether or not that remains true will have to wait until I take some more trips that have a bit more technical terrain involved. For right now though, I'm perfectly happy with them.Looks like it was a great trip. Now that you have some good (offroad) mileage under your belt, do you have any regrets going with 35's vice 37's. Also, how high is your ICON lift?
Let me make this clear; I am not questioning your judgement. What criteria does the ICON lift scratch in your build that the AEV lift does not?Considering the compromises I'd have to make to go to 37s, I'd say I don't have any regrets. 35s are great for how I use my vehicle. They were more than adequate for this trip. Would I love 37s, and do I like the off road function and the aesthetics? Absolutely. I just don't know if the tradeoffs (regearing, less friendly on road, higher center of gravity, cost, etc) are worth it to me right now. Now, whether or not that remains true will have to wait until I take some more trips that have a bit more technical terrain involved. For right now though, I'm perfectly happy with them.
I'm not running a lift. The suspension is all stock. I may have miscommunicated somewhere in a previous post--I would eventually like an ICON lift. If/when I do go that route, it'll be a 2.5".
BTW, hoping your weren't adversely affected by the recent bombing. We're praying for Nashville's speedy recovery.Considering the compromises I'd have to make to go to 37s, I'd say I don't have any regrets. 35s are great for how I use my vehicle. They were more than adequate for this trip. Would I love 37s, and do I like the off road function and the aesthetics? Absolutely. I just don't know if the tradeoffs (regearing, less friendly on road, higher center of gravity, cost, etc) are worth it to me right now. Now, whether or not that remains true will have to wait until I take some more trips that have a bit more technical terrain involved. For right now though, I'm perfectly happy with them.
I'm not running a lift. The suspension is all stock. I may have miscommunicated somewhere in a previous post--I would eventually like an ICON lift. If/when I do go that route, it'll be a 2.5".
With this cradle, do you just mount it and leave it? I just purchased one on Black Friday and like the idea of easy removal with the magnetic mount, but am figuring out how I will secure from theft.It's a RAM mount, not an official Garmin accessory. This is the one that I used:
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-HOL-GA75LU
It's very solid. The magnet on the back of the Overlander is probably enough honestly, but the cradle gives me a bit extra peace of mind for off road.
No worries at all. Sorry if I came off as defensive, as that wasn't the intent.Let me make this clear; I am not questioning your judgement. What criteria does the ICON lift scratch in your build that the AEV lift does not?
I appreciate it. I live just a bit west, so no direct impacts here, but I have spent a lot of time in that area, so it was a little surreal.BTW, hoping your weren't adversely affected by the recent bombing. We're praying for Nashville's speedy recovery.
Yup, I do. The primary reason I got it was for mounting stability while off road, with theft deterrence as a secondary reason. Then, the first time I went naked, I realized all someone had to do was loosen the RAM mount clamp, so it essentially does nothing for theft prevention in my specific application. If I'm naked, I remove it and drop it in my locked center console.With this cradle, do you just mount it and leave it? I just purchased one on Black Friday and like the idea of easy removal with the magnetic mount, but am figuring out how I will secure from theft.
Very impressed with this being your "first." You obviously gained allot of experience with the various video options available to you...incorporation of UAV/drone footage was premier. Enjoyed fireside footage the most. BTW...you don't need to tell us, you just got up...it's pretty obvious...ha! TAT is one of my objectives.My first ever trip log is complete! Feel free to give it a watch and let me know what you think, either here or on YouTube.
Lol! Fair point. Having just woken up, I wasn't really in a great state of mind so I was doomed to fail there I suppose haha.Very impressed with this being your "first." You obviously gained allot of experience with the various video options available to you...incorporation of UAV/drone footage was premier. Enjoyed fireside footage the most. BTW...you don't need to tell us, you just got up...it's pretty obvious...ha! TAT is one of my objectives.
For sure. I hope you enjoyed it.Very nice video. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.
I have heard about the TAT and now seeing a portion of it looks to be an interesting goal.
Really good video. Appreciate you taking the time to share this with us along with your build.My first ever trip log is complete! Feel free to give it a watch and let me know what you think, either here or on YouTube.