Virginia's September Laboring day thread
#46
09-02-2013, 05:31 PM
As an example
A Stock F150 FX4 has an articulation score of 324
An F150 with lift and 35" tires has an articulation score of 451
A modified 2012 Jeep with lift, tires and swaybar removed scored 626
A factory stock Land cruiser with KDSS blows them both away with a score of 647
So standard struts are great for people that drive on the highway and dirtroads, but take it anywhere serious and you find yourself unable to negotiate obstacles. - but as you said, its more of an issue when things break and they can be very expensive and requires special tools and training, both of which I dont have.
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09-02-2013, 05:39 PM
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#48
09-02-2013, 05:49 PM
#49
09-02-2013, 06:10 PM
Kdss performs significantly better than most stock and many modified trucks.
As an example
A Stock F150 FX4 has an articulation score of 324
An F150 with lift and 35" tires has an articulation score of 451
A modified 2012 Jeep with lift, tires and swaybar removed scored 626
A factory stock Land cruiser with KDSS blows them both away with a score of 647
So standard struts are great for people that drive on the highway and dirtroads, but take it anywhere serious and you find yourself unable to negotiate obstacles. - but as you said, its more of an issue when things break and they can be very expensive and requires special tools and training, both of which I dont have.
As an example
A Stock F150 FX4 has an articulation score of 324
An F150 with lift and 35" tires has an articulation score of 451
A modified 2012 Jeep with lift, tires and swaybar removed scored 626
A factory stock Land cruiser with KDSS blows them both away with a score of 647
So standard struts are great for people that drive on the highway and dirtroads, but take it anywhere serious and you find yourself unable to negotiate obstacles. - but as you said, its more of an issue when things break and they can be very expensive and requires special tools and training, both of which I dont have.
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09-02-2013, 06:35 PM
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09-02-2013, 09:46 PM
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#56
09-03-2013, 09:17 AM
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There are 4 of us in an offroading group here in Idaho, we all have trail damage but they never get stuck. But yeah, most in the US are mall crawlers unfortunately. I use my toys and dont really care if they get banged up a bit since they still make paint and can be fixed.
My husband has a Lexus LX470 that he's turning into an expeditionary rig. We've been off road a few times in it and it has it's fair share of bumps and bruises. It's really comfortable inside which makes for some nice trips.
#57
09-03-2013, 09:44 AM
Devin: Sleep...what's that when you have a 4 year old in the house already.
My husband has a Lexus LX470 that he's turning into an expeditionary rig. We've been off road a few times in it and it has it's fair share of bumps and bruises. It's really comfortable inside which makes for some nice trips.
My husband has a Lexus LX470 that he's turning into an expeditionary rig. We've been off road a few times in it and it has it's fair share of bumps and bruises. It's really comfortable inside which makes for some nice trips.
#60
09-03-2013, 03:00 PM