No major updates, holidays and finances have been cutting into my wheeling time, plus everyone I wheel with seems to have a laundry list of stuff to fix on their rigs.
I got my new tires and wheels. I know everyone will be disappointed I kept 37s and didn’t get a true beadlock, but I like what I got. I went with the Nittos and discount tire have me a good deal on Level 8 Bully Pro wheels. The wheels are not a beadlock, but they do have a ring on the lip that is designed to be sacrificial and save the wheel. I like the look and functionality of it. The wheels also have 2 valve stems for airing up/down.
I contemplated going with a 40” tire, but I would have to change my spare, gear ratios, get a real axle up front and basically redo the front end. I really just want to use the crap out of it right now and fine tune the suspension instead of taking it apart for another year. I plan on next year building a front axle, either a 609 or narrowed Dana 60, we will see what funds allow for!
I also replaced my driveshaft with a new 1350 shaft from full torque driveshafts. After getting new tires, wheels, and a driveshaft, it feels ridiculously smooth on the road compared to what it used to.
I have been working on a relay/fuse panel for some lights since it gets dark at like 4:30 here, so when I do get out wheeling I can stay out a bit longer. Lights to come soon hopefully.