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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonclarkusaf
They are absolutely the most badass tires out there. I had reservations about their street drivability though. I'm sure they would kick ass off road though.
100% agree
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by tboginski
so really i just need a bolt with a hole some washers and a cotter pin?
congrads on the shocks, have fun putting the poly bushings into the eyelets. I've always fought with them everytime I've tried to do it. I end up covered in silicone spray, fighting the bench-vise and cussing the shock. I'm sure there is a "professional" way to do it, but ......

I wouldn't go with the cotter...there are other types of pins/fasteners that are a little more user friendly and won't bend out of shape as easily.
Also, don't forget to create some kind of swaybar link tie-up so it doesn't flail around like a broken appendage.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:21 PM
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I can't recall what these are called for the life of me...so I just went out to the garage and took a quick pic

The clevis pin and cotters will work, but I've seen these used on aftermarket disconnects.
Anyone think these won't hold up to the task??
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonclarkusaf
I say go for the Mud Grapplers. They are absolutely the most badass tires out there. I had reservations about their street drivability though. I'm sure they would kick ass off road though.
yep I agree on all counts. But I need something a little more highway friendly since that's where they'll spend most of their time.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonclarkusaf
I just ordered the Firestone Destination MT in 315/70/17. They will be going on tomorrow morning around 9:30. I kept going back and forth between the KM2 and the Destination's and decided to be the canary for these things. It's going to be a great day off of work!!!!
how much were they and where did you get them??
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:07 PM
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They look strong enough to me . . . very nice.

Originally Posted by Wilky
I can't recall what these are called for the life of me...so I just went out to the garage and took a quick pic

The clevis pin and cotters will work, but I've seen these used on aftermarket disconnects. Anyone think these won't hold up to the task??

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jasonclarkusaf
I say go for the Mud Grapplers. They are absolutely the most badass tires out there. I had reservations about their street drivability though. I'm sure they would kick ass off road though.
Since Wilbur is just a weekend warrior, you guys should let me be the canary for the Mud Grapplers. I still like the below pic of the KM2s and MG 35s (although it is a bit of an optical illusion).

I know Denny will probably show up one day with these mounted - they look awesome.

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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Man. I'm torn. I don't know what tires to get. I'm sure it'll come down to what I can get a deal on at work.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tboginski
Man. I'm torn. I don't know what tires to get. I'm sure it'll come down to what I can get a deal on at work.
What about the Pro Comp MTs - they usually have good deals running where you can get them at a decent discount.
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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im gonna talk to danny @ rocket city tomorrow and see where the deal is
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