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Clearly, not all aluminum is created equal. Factory manufacturing tends to hedge towards the "strong enough for most use" because it keeps the cost down VS Aftermarket, which leans towards improving design/strength, as they have a captive market of users who knowingly push their rigs and test...

Nice to have options, and thanks to those who are willing to help out. I'll get things nailed down on the Cali end and then circle back. :)

Anyone from Northern UT going to KOH? I'm scoring a pair of Deaver Jeepspeed leaf springs and can get them to Hammertown, so I'm looking for a fellow wheeler who is willing to bring them back to UT.

Cool, I've got a 60 Apache C-10 Stepside, all original with 80k-ish miles on it. I have a 78 C-10 front suspension to slide under it, which will add disc brakes and allow for lots of ride height options.

Welcome Alex, and nice rigs. No mention of the red 60's C-Truck in the background, is this one yours as well?

I'm with Carl, the axle-side trackbar mount is not going to survive. I would suggest something more like this. I know that this trackbar axle mount design performed well on the 4634 XJ Ultra 4 rig, turning 35's and bombing through the KOH course/Ultra 4 races for multiple seasons.

Flepro for the win. Should come with new valve cover bolt hole grommets as well, or the leaking will continue. BTW, you can run a Fram PH8A or equivalent oil filter, which also increases your oil capacity by 1/2 qt. I've run this setup on 4 XJ's over the past 22 years.

That looks wicked fun. Glad that you waited until spring and after they no longer groom the trail. Some SxS owners don't know/care that there is an 800Lb total weight restriction on groomed trails, for ATV's and SxS that are not running tracks.

I just stumbled across this thread......after having my kidneys pounded by my brother's 09 Dodge 2500 CC with 8.5' flatbed during a round-trip drive from Layton to Draper last weekend. His 2012 2500 Megacab shortbed with 6" of lift and 35s didn't exhibit the bounce.

I did have a wooden sled with metal rails and called it sledding......but this thread has gone off the rails.

No, that would be "Sledding in Ogden".....not to be confused with "Snowmobiling in Ogden" ;) Good to know that Decker carries some DOM. I typically buy small pieces from Metal Supermarket, but you will pay a premium.

I've run KO2's for the past 3 years and have been very please with them. They perform well on all terrain and have great road manners, wet and dry. I recently spent 1000+ miles in my Jeep, exploring in the Swell and SE Utah and logged over 450 miles off-road, much of which was in shallow mud...

Here's how I installed the 450C in my XJ. Still going strong after 10yrs. https://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=913774&page=6

Yes!! I replied to your other thread as well. call or text 801-390-9zero1ate

<-----You can see where I installed GenRight vents on my hood. They work well to reduce underhood temps. Driven in all seasons and weather conditions with no negative effects. As luck would have it, I have a brand-new, never installed GenRight TJ hood vent for sale for $30 AND I live in the...

I've built several axles using Artec trusses and have been impressed with their well thought out design and strength, FWIW.

I came for the taco.....I'll stay for the SaS. What truss are you going to install on the D44?

GenRight Hood Louver for venting hot air from the engine compartment. Designed for the YJ-TJ-LJ hood, but will fit any flat or flat-ish surface. Louver is stamped from .080" thick high quality aircraft grade aluminum alloy which can be riveted or bolted to the top side of your vehicles hood...

If you wanted a smooth, rust-inhibiting non-paint finish, anodizing would have been a better option. http://pilkingtonmetalfinishing.com/

I use a 25ft coil hose in my Jeep. I have air connections underhood near my Viair 450c compressor and also in cargo area off of my 2Gal tank. I typically plug in to the tank for air-ups and the hose reaches all 4 tires with no issues.