did you run the Dome plateau trail? that is rated 4/10 not 4/5 for difficulty
https://www.rr4w.com/trail-details.cfm?trailid=8
nice write up! great you got to experience some mud too.
Fun trail for sure, ran it this spring, was the first trip to Moab for me. I'm surprised to see the OB struggle so much on that main ledge. I had to take the same line going up that way.
thanks for sharing the experience!
the nokians are on my list, I am running studded goodyear duratracs on my raptor right now and debating if I stick with these or go to the nokians, the good years are likely better off road and in the dirt but are missing the winter specific compound that makes snow tires so fun. nice to have...
you may consider disconnecting that front shackle from your bumper. the factor55 flat link is designed to suck in and sit flat on your winch fairlead. this helps protect your rope (which will degrade quickly with UV exposure) and would prevent any rubbing on your bumper.
I help organize and teach an intro to off roading course with a local car club. we have designed and built a simple course and spend an hour driving the track with spotters at obstacles and spend an hour teaching basic recovery techniques...
agree totally like the bracket system and the additional strength those will provide.
the reprogram looks to disable the front park sensors so there's at least that.
My bronco will be my efficient vehicle, my Ranger, Raptor and Explorer all get about 12MPG so looking forward to 17!!! at least my wifes edge is a bit more efficient at 26 MPG
Excited to have you on board and local, love seeing composite products being developed. I work in the industry and its great to see it being applied with proper 3D scanning and development.
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These will be on my list to replace my badlands rock rails from ford. in the same boat I want something to stick out a bit further to pivot around trees and "catch" the rig a bit better.
Thanks for the insight guys, I have my order in with Bowen Scarff also, I have a fairly good history with the dealer and was hopping for a trouble free experience.
for those concerned, I have had my key pad installed on the inside of the fuel door of my 2003 ranger for close to 10 years with no issues. The unit is still on the original battery also.