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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Ok george thats sweet Great job. Was it allot of fun or what.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Don't try this with your 2wd kiddo's!

GREAT JOB GEORGE!!!
I have tried it plenty of times with my 2wd (of course after i bought the BFG a/t). And i havent been stuck yet. Actually last time i went, a burb 2500 8.1 came with. He has 4x4 and stock tires street tires. I went through more mudd then he did. And i have proof to, ask all the ppl that i was with
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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I have tried it plenty of times with my 2wd (of course after i bought the BFG a/t). And i havent been stuck yet. Actually last time i went, a burb 2500 8.1 came with. He has 4x4 and stock tires street tires. I went through more mudd then he did. And i have proof to, ask all the ppl that i was with
If I recall...the Burbs actually come with slightly narrower tires...

Did you air down your tires for the runs like you do in sand?
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
If I recall...the Burbs actually come with slightly narrower tires...

Did you air down your tires for the runs like you do in sand?
Your right about those tires. But i had the tires aired to 50 psi. They are 65 max.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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In the sand...you air them down to 15-20!!!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
In the sand...you air them down to 15-20!!!
I kno u do that in the sand, but i am talkin bout muddin
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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I know...I'm IGNORANT in the mud...that was my question!!!...plus i've had like a 12 pack today...help a brother out will ya!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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I know...I'm IGNORANT in the mud...that was my question!!!...plus i've had like a 12 pack today...help a brother out will ya!
Id say its time for someone to cut back
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Well if you ain't gonna answer my question about tire pressures...I can get this abuse from the wife!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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Well if you ain't gonna answer my question about tire pressures...I can get this abuse from the wife!
haha, ill answer it (just tryin to get a drunk guy goin). But to tell u the truth, i didnt really noticed a difference in traction from 65 psi to 50 psi. I dont think you have to air done tires in the mud.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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I was just wondering...I've seen guys NOT air down on the sand...get STUCK...get out and air down!

I was just curious on how it worked in mud...that's all...Who said I was drunk?...can't you drink a 12 pack in an afternoon?...if NOT...you've gots to practice!!!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
I was just wondering...I've seen guys NOT air down on the sand...get STUCK...get out and air down!

I was just curious on how it worked in mud...that's all...Who said I was drunk?...can't you drink a 12 pack in an afternoon?...if NOT...you've gots to practice!!!
I kno, im just messin with u. Remeber i havent been drinking that long now. Ill get up to my twelve pack in the afternoon soon
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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Don't try this with your 2wd kiddo's!

GREAT JOB GEORGE!!!
Thanks Joey
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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Ok george thats sweet Great job. Was it allot of fun or what.
It was pretty cool but dammit, not worth the cleaning afterwards
 
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Old Feb 24, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy
Did you air down your tires for the runs like you do in sand?
Me? Nope.

I went out to help get someone else unstuck and promptly got myself stuck, hehehe. Too much weight compared to the other trucks.
 
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