If you are on snow, that really puts a strain on the joints and gears. The tires are spinning a lot and when they catch, it is all over. I broke the dana 30 in a cg5 4banger by just backing up on some ice in the driveway. The tires spun a little, one caught, and the front ring gear broke a tooth wh...

Thanks. I ask because my needs are in a gray area, for my use; I would rather only build it once. For pure desert use or as unpowered suspension I doubt that I would have any problems building it strong enough. However, it is amazing how much abuse one can generate when running deep snow. I like the...

No I'm not thinking 44's

If I say: 350-BHP C6 and 4.56 Gears and an educated right foot, general use-no rock crawling.
How much tire before the TTB becomes a supply of metal for recycling?

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Nick wrote:Welcome to the site!

Thanks!

You got a bronco man? I thought it was just trucks - like me? Either way this site is a good one, I'm sure you'll enjoy. As for the Paisley 400 - it's a bit north for most of us as you know, but BajaScott is up that way and going as far as I know. Yes I have been a truck guy for years! Before that ...

bajascott wrote:whats up dust? yes i am going to paisley,and a few others from this forum,as well.
you going to make it? glad you worked your way over here!

There are some family issues but yes I plan on it.

Good to see this site, I've read a bunch of it since the first of the year.
Figured I may as well sign-in maybe I can even contribute.

Location: PNW.
Bronco: Imaginary.
Experience: Some.

Anyone going to the Paisley 400?

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