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Old 07-20-2014, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MSFMSF1388
What tires you all looking at/use for winter?
I use duratracs. Non studded. I don't do much highway driving but they are GREAT in town on the snow
Old 07-21-2014, 06:15 AM
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Thats what I hear. All slope trucks are using Duratracs. And seem to work pretty good. I've been looking a some Coopers and Toyo too.
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Originally Posted by MSFMSF1388
Thats what I hear. All slope trucks are using Duratracs. And seem to work pretty good. I've been looking a some Coopers and Toyo too.
I talked to a guy with Toyo muds on his Tacoma and he said they are great off road but really prefers the good years in winter. Can't speak on the coopers
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Originally Posted by chairokey

I talked to a guy with Toyo muds on his Tacoma and he said they are great off road but really prefers the good years in winter. Can't speak on the coopers
I can answer most qiestiona you might have. The only benefit to toyo is the thick sidewall and hard rubner. But when it comes to winter they are horrible. They are heavy and good in dry weather. Coopers are also the same issue but not as thick sidewall and are lighter. I ran them on my pick up and couldnt fr the life of me keep it on the road. Nitto is owned by toyo. Same issues as the toyos with their mts. As far as being able to have a great at tire. It depends. Deegans 38s recently came out they are incredibly light and have an agressive tread pattern for an at. Its all by needs. Bfg ats are an incredible tire and id recommend to everyone but they are soft and get punctured very easy.
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So I noticed this morning I have an axle leak on my drivers side. More than likely caused my silt at Jim's creek. Anyone know if that could cause them to decline warrantee repair due to silt damage??
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Old 07-24-2014, 06:28 AM
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Maybe. Call Jeep or the Jeep dealer. Sorry I couldn't offer more.
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Originally Posted by chairokey
So I noticed this morning I have an axle leak on my drivers side. More than likely caused my silt at Jim's creek. Anyone know if that could cause them to decline warrantee repair due to silt damage??
Had my front axle seals replaced at 24xxx miles on my 2012. They didn't ask any questions.
Old 07-25-2014, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Huggerls1
Had my front axle seals replaced at 24xxx miles on my 2012. They didn't ask any questions.
Great thanks!
Old 07-30-2014, 06:52 AM
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Found a gentleman in the valley who does some fab work and had a bumper made up. Very happy with it!! Getting my winch and fenders done today. Pics to follow
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Old 07-30-2014, 12:12 PM
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Trying to get a camping trip together. Will be at petersville road outside of Talkeetna. Nothing crazy as far as wheeling. Just an old rough mining road with beautiful scenery and a couple water crossings.

Anyone interested??


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