Woolwax installaton and OkExpedition's Skid Plate. You can find it by clicking here. I picked this because it allowed for easy oil change (removeable panel for filter and oil drain plug) and I also did not have to deal with shipping from the USA.
Figure 1. OkExpedition Skid Plate.
Figure 2...
Installed amber fog lights that came with the aftermarket grille.
Figure 1. Cut off the relay and harness, leaving just the positive and negative wires that supply the fog lights.
Figure 2. Stripped the positive and negative wires and connected them to the 10 amp fuse (slot 5) of the...
Next, installing the Auxbeam RA80 Switch Panel (Purchased through Amazon)
Figure 1. Auxbeam Switch Panel Box.
I have no experience whatsoever with electricity or working on my car. The install took about 2 hours with me taking my time and double-checking all my work.
Figure 2. Routing and...
Hey all! Some quick updates
I went with @CAMTuning with a Cobb Tuning Accessport. Cam was kind enough to preload the tune file so I could get it going as soon as I picked it up. A full review to be done later
Figure 1. Removing the kick panel to bypass the CANbus to install the tune...
So which size are you going to go with? If I plan on building power station in the back already, will I still benefit from upgrading the starter battery?
and will it work with the alternator?
That is really cool. I didnt know' people swap a SLA for Lithium in cold weather. Usually, automotive industry relies on lead acid because it can charge in cold temps, which lithium has trouble with. I was under the impression you were looking to build a power source for your overland setup, if...
My friends and I build power stations for overlanding as well.
https://ca.litime.com/products/12v-100ah-group-24-lithium-self-heating-battery
Here is the same product half the price
Terrific, drove down the perimetere in crosswinds and it was fine. We've also been ice fishing on it with 2 feet of snow and its been great. I will say if your priority is winter grip, there are definitely better options in the Nokian Hakkapellitas LT3s!
lovely! I think I’ve seen you on the roads or my wife has at least. Seems there’s a few of us.
I got rubbing, on the flaps only, even with the lift. Without the lift would have been the same. As I understand, rubbing has more to do with offset and tire dimensions than it has to do with lift...
Went from 21 mpg in city to 18.9 (I didn’t account for difference in circumference. So likely the mpg is better than what the dash said)
Ride quality is great!
No rub at full lock, small trim on mudguard, got to keep them on so I’m very happy!
If you’re thinking about it, get them.
It was this...
Yeah! That video swayed me into pizza cutters.
Running 255/85R17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss R/T tires
34.5” x 9.9”
Only had to trim mud flaps to fit. Caster 3.1 degrees
Installed the tires and rims, slight rub on mudguards. Getting alignment tomorrow.
Running 255/85/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss R/T
34.5” x 9.9”
Only had to trim mud flaps to fit. Caster 3.1 degrees
Hey Van thanks for your question and points. I’ll try my best to tackle them point by point.
1. The width will be reduced by half an inch and height increased by 2 inches. The real problem I might have is in the increase in scrub radius. But in terms of safety, these tires will provide better...