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Interested in hearing more about the traction control issues. It was my understanding that after you turned it off, it was actually off.
I need to retract my statement a little, in the configuration I had the truck in (4x4 low locked rear) traction control would be 100% disabled. After reading this again I am not sure what was causing the issues.
Probably sand interfering with the ABS sensors IMO
That's my guess. That stuff gets up in everything. Regardless, it all works now (which I sprayed EVERYTHING out really well when I got home).
In other news, I bought some QuickFist clamps and mounted them to the cleats in the bed to hold a shovel. These things are sweet. I also have a shackle hitch for the rear to aid in recovery and a new strap.
I can't decide if my next major mod will be the subwoofer, the overhead console, or an exhaust idea...
Howdy y'all! What an AWESOME event yesterday was! We had a total of three trucks, mine, a Silverado who was also demoing the tires, a new Jeep Wranger Sahara press vehicle, and a brand new Raptor press vehicle. Outside of that everything was jeeps except for one older 4 Runner. We pushed these tires and trucks to the limit on these trails and both performed excellent. Minimal issues with slipping, no body damage, no wheel damage, no tire damage, and everything (powertrain, electronics, etc) is still intact as well. My skid plates may have some marks, but I haven't looked yet. I did bend a step because I accidentally used it as a rock slider, but a quick jump on it back at the hotel fixed it right up.
Huge shoutout to the Jeep guys that were our trail guides/other participants. Halfway through the day we decided to ditch the trucks and hop in with them to see some more extreme wheeling. They were more than happy to have us along and show us how they do things. They were such a great group of guys and I sincerely hope to cross paths with them again someday.
I want to extend another shoutout to Yokohama for the opportunity to demo these tires, and for putting on the event. Huge thanks to the IB guys Nolan, Manuel, and Derek that helped put this all together.
More pictures are to come, I didn't bother with taking many as Manuel was running around taking pictures the entire day. I decided to focus on driving.
Howdy y'all! Got a few teaser pics from this past weekend, I can't wait to get the rest of them! I think this sufficiently proves that my truck is not just another truck with large rims and mud tires that will never see anything other than a mall parking lot. Lol
Looks like a good time. Don't think there's much of that around Houston. Not a fan of just going out to get muddy.
But, my 2WD highway tire'd pavement princess probably wouldn't fare too well out there....
Looks like a good time. Don't think there's much of that around Houston. Not a fan of just going out to get muddy.
But, my 2WD highway tire'd pavement princess probably wouldn't fare too well out there....
2wd would've had serious problems. We were in 4x4lo all day. It was awesome though! I really want a jeep now... Lol
From having nothing but cars in the past, I'm starting to get a bit of a hankering for some form of a 4WD toy.
But, like I said, not a lot of non-mudding opportunities around Houston...
From having nothing but cars in the past, I'm starting to get a bit of a hankering for some form of a 4WD toy.
But, like I said, not a lot of non-mudding opportunities around Houston...
No, unfortunately there are not without breaking the law. All the little mudding places you can pay for are getting shut down due to accidents. General Sam's in Huntsville got shut down because a truck collided with an ATV and killed a kid.
07-21-2017, 08:33 AM
