03mossy you built one heck of a trailer. That is an incredible piece of work. What is the width if I may ask?
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The itp website says they are 32 lbs. I never weighed them myself though. I was originally gonna go with 27s but they only offered 9" and 11" width and I wanted the 10" width all the way around for the 14" wheel. They weigh the same as the 27x11x14 and the 27x9x14 weigh 28lbs. I went with the 28s thinking that the 8 extra pounds wouldn't be a big issue. With all that said I can tell there is some power loss. Especially loaded down with 4 people. I do like having the ground clearance though. They are a great tire and pull like crazy in mud. Also I have a 2" lift front and back and a 2" spring spacer on the front so they don't rub. I was told my 5+3 wheel spacing was the main cause for this though.
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Finally broke down and ordered me a set of fender flares for the front. I know everybody hates them because they're prone to cracking but I'm in Florida and it's wide open sand and mud is very rare I'm squeezing between trees so I hope they last. Need to figure out what I'm going to do for the back now, because I can't see paying $130 for some ugly looking mudbusters flares lol
Put both my flags on, getting ready for the weekend.
Had to make a custom brake line a stick took care of the old one
Had a great time at st Joe state park on Saturday
I finally got around to working on my machine.
First I did an oil change to bring it from winter weight back to summer specification oil weight.
I added the Honda rear window panel (which was really easy, not like another one that I had to return that didn't even have cut-outs for the roof clamps).
Then I added a Ram mount to the dash for a cell phone. I have Ride Command loaded to my cell.
Then I mounted two Boss speakers to the front roll bar. It was the only place I could find to mount them that wasn't pointed right at your head from 2" away! And they just fit in this spot. The stereo install is coming at another date.
And finally I put on an exhaust tip to get rid of that limp weasel wheezer stock tip. (say that three times fast!)
The trails around me open up May 15th. I still need to install the skid plates and A-arm guards.
First I did an oil change to bring it from winter weight back to summer specification oil weight.
I added the Honda rear window panel (which was really easy, not like another one that I had to return that didn't even have cut-outs for the roof clamps).
Then I added a Ram mount to the dash for a cell phone. I have Ride Command loaded to my cell.
Then I mounted two Boss speakers to the front roll bar. It was the only place I could find to mount them that wasn't pointed right at your head from 2" away! And they just fit in this spot. The stereo install is coming at another date.
And finally I put on an exhaust tip to get rid of that limp weasel wheezer stock tip. (say that three times fast!)
The trails around me open up May 15th. I still need to install the skid plates and A-arm guards.
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I too changed my exhaust tip. That little stock exhaust tip just didn't look right to me. Also recently added an overhead gun rack and Honda seat covers. Oh and I installed the seatbelt override kit from the SxS store but I don't have pics of that.
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JRH, that's the OHGR by Seizmik. A little pricey, but I'm very happy with it so far. Quick, easy install and seems to hold guns very securely. Haven't had them on for a hunting season yet, but I think they will be great.
There are other places to buy it, but I tend to use Amazon because returns are just so incredibly easy. I won't be returning this though.
There are other places to buy it, but I tend to use Amazon because returns are just so incredibly easy. I won't be returning this though.
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Thanks. I like how it bolts up to the roll cage as opposed to the spreader type. I was thinking of making my own but the gun boots look pretty sturdy on that one and I may change out the clamps to a more rigid ones. Do the "clamps" pivot when you release the straps? Good looking machine by the way!
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This is what I did today. Had some Bighorne 29x14 with 25 mi give to me . I bought some rims and installed them. I am done mounting tires myself from now one. What a pain. Took it out on the rood to give it a speed run. Was still able to hit 45 on the speedometer but bounced between 48 and 49 on gps. once over 40 it took just a tad more time to hit cutoff. Next project is to get the rear diff with the 53 ring gear installed and see if I can get the computer to work right. If that works then I will do the front. As is you can still throw it around in the dirt. No rubbing what so ever
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