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No, no. If by him your referring to @SierraBronco bronco, Ive complemented his build many times in other threads. I actually love the look and capabilities. My question simply is about hypothetically comparing the costs of Portals vs. all associated costs to get the same amount of clearance from...

Thats nuts. And since you have em, did you ever run numbers on cost of adding a lift, modding suspension and steering to accommodate, dropping the diff, and then cost of dropping transfer, adding limiting straps (plus then factoring the inevitable premature wear and subsequent early repair...

That’s awesome. Seeing that air boat made me cringe a little though knowing you guys don’t typically see weather like that. Did it get cold enough to worry about winterizing stuff?

Fully agree. I’ve had plenty of friends justify the 22” wheel upgrade on the their ton trucks and I can get behind their decision for everything on-road (better cornering, less sidewall roll in canyons particularly while towing, etc.). But once they talk about advantages off-road, I stop...

Funny you mention that as it took me a sec to think through why I haven’t had this issue on my lifted trucks before. Then it dawns on me the diff drops along with a lift on solid axle thus giving me the epiphany this is my first truck with cv’s. Now, If we start talking driveline angle failures...

Ahhh. Or that. Either way, I agree with you that limiting straps (in theory) should correct the issue.

Wow. I find that even more crazy then only b/c if one side caught the diff should’ve spun the opposing wheel and reduced force. Not sure the correct term in off-roading, but in snowboarding, the initial act of upward extension puts more pressure at surface level and is called up-weighting (e.g...

I had to go back and watch the video again but I’m amazed. You must have caught just enough traction to pop that. I mean, that’s a hairy spot for sure, but between the snow, ice, wet/slimy/greasy/slick mud, I’m guessing your front lockers were in and somehow asymmetrically the failed side caught...

Along these same lines, my bro’s dad-in-law drove a late ‘80’s Bronco with a 302 and 4.10 axles and ran something like 34x9.5 BFG KO’s w/10ply and swore by them and then actually went all over hell on em. Rocks, mud, ruts, snow, he could go through anything with those bad boys. He...

Same here (mostly). We’re avid skiers/boarders and have thus far been completely let down. Around our parts, my advice is don’t look at our resort’s posted season snowfall total but instead go off of actual current coverage measurements. I believe they’re intentionally pushing the season...

Figured as much but didn’t want to assume. And knowing you guys hit the Sierras frequently, are you thinking you guys will hit your average snowfall this season? We’re way behind normal here in Wasatch/Uinta/Teton country.

Many good responses here but this one resonates most with how I go except one additional step: Turn off both Traction Control and AdvanceTrac (short then long press of Hero Button)and be sure you're not in a GOAT mode that overrides that command. Full agree that how you handle it needs to be...

Gotcha. That makes better sense and not much cause for alarm then if common of EB motors. Although, I do find it a unique term to call a crack in porcelain base of plug. Very inventive of the Big Blue.

Anyone else caught off guard by the “early” cause for maintenance? For comparison, one of our trucks has a non-ecoboost Triton with 200,k that we’ve delayed replacing plugs in mostly b/c there’s never been misfire and the aluminum head virtually guarantees the headache of needing to retap plug...

Ya no. Gonna pass on downloading a new app just to see what it looks like.

Glad your crew is okay and I really like the new look. First impression thoughts are: 1) I’m impressed how little (visible) damage there is to your rig considering oem bumper. I’ve always wondered how the front end might hold up in a wreck and am a bit impressed. 2) I really like the new...

Is it though? There’s certainly lots of armchair quarterbacking going on in this thread, but my suggestion wasn’t intended to come across as expert input which is why I’ve decided to not jump into this argument. Youre obviously emotionally vested in the topic and admittedly it would be...

Yes. And Kōloan/Kōloans is the reference youre looking for.

This. Thoughtful/continual/sustainable removal of the available fuel has to be part of their solution. I’ve seen it successful as part of effective management plans even on stuff like invasive phragmites that grows around western states and is choking out the Great Lakes areas and is the fastest...

Happened to be passing by while headed to the farmers market so snapped a pic. Never been to Kahlúa town but if there’s a Crown town, I may unknowingly be mayor. And here’s to pouring one out for the cal fire victims. Am deciding not to toss out my opinion for solution, but be assured, a key...