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This guy put together some rear tire carrier designs along with a skid plate design with dimensions. Nice designs on the tire carriers too - replaces a trailer hitch and swings out for access to the rear hatch. http://r50projects4free.googlepages.com/home

So let's see the pictures and videos from all those that are so much more 'extreme' than his mud fun.

Interesting tire review being put together. They are testing the Toyo, BFG and Hankook AT tires in a head to head with video clips included. All the videos aren't up yet, but they have video and scoring for each tire in each test category. Click on the category to see clips and scores for each. http://www.4x4tirereview.com/ATcomparotest.html The Hankooks look to be really solid AT tires. Looking at them in person, they have bigger voids than the others so I'm sure that plays a role in their performance offroad. Good stuff.

Michelin came out with this concept some time ago and I've seen some versions of it on construction equipment, but it looks like they are working on offroad applications for the military. Would suck to have a flat while being shot at so it makes sense. Would be interested in hear about the performance. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_gHLi5No8dSY/SSGi.../s400/Honeycomb http://hackadaycom.files.wordpress.com/200...w=450&h=338 Could be pretty cool for expedition type stuff out in the middle of nowhere.

Who has the best deal on quality rock sliders? Like the idea of the designs that use 2 bars per side to offer some additional sheet metal protection. Saw these when searching. Great price - but it doesn't look like they are available any more - Email address doesn't work. http://www.nissanpathfinders.com/MattsSliders.htm Anyone know of other good deals?

Are you guys running spacers front and rear, or just on the front?

Find spacers in 1", 1.25", and 1.5". What size should I pick up to run 265/75s on stock SE wheels? Want to clear the struts but don't want to go too wide and hit the flares at full compression. Any pics of stock wheels with 265s? Thanks!

Looking to move up to 32" tires (265/75/16) and wonder about the truck being sluggish with bigger tires (increased diameter, added weight, wider contact patch, etc). Having run bigger tires on a couple of different trucks without regearing I know that increasing tire size can cause the truck to feel sluggish and can make the truck shift early (auto trans). Recently had a Titan and ran bigger tires than stock but the truck had a ton of power and the tire change was no problem. My concern is that the 3.3 already feels underpowered and don't want the truck turning into a slug with the bigger tires. Any feedback on power loss when going to 32s? Just trying to figure out how noticable it is and if the transmission (auto) is shifting early and forcing you to try to run at higher rpms to stay on top of the gear.

Anybody have pictures of the lift install on their 2006. Will probably go with OME coils and would like to find some pics / walk throughs of the install. Anyone have a link to an install if there aren't any pictures handy?? Installed the OME coils on my 2000 and am loving it.

Anyone know the biggest spare tire that will fit under the rear deck? Will a 32 fit or are you carrying your spare in the rear hatch or on a rack?

Anyone know what size spacer is needed to run the 265s on stock wheels?

Just painted my stock wheels and am looking to pick up some more aggressive tires. Want to keep the stock wheels and go with the tallest tire I can for ground clearance. I know there are some folks running 265/75/16, but it sounds like they won't clear the KYB struts without spacers or without changing wheels. Sounds like I can run a 245/75 on the stock wheels, but I would like to go taller if possible. The expo guys all talk about the 235/85s as performing well offroad and still handling well on road without alot of added drag on pavement (less loss in mpg), and I would gladly run em if they would clear the struts. Have been looking at the Duratracs and the Hankook MTs. Both are AT/MT tweeners that are said to be more aggressive than typical ATs but run a little smoother and quieter on the pavement than typical MTs. There are a couple pics here of a truck with 235/85 Duratrac ATs... http://www.yotatech.com/f177/wrangler-duratrac-167549/ There are a couple pics here of a 4runner with 235/85 Hankook MTs... http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e194/CYi...er/DSC_0273.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e194/CYi...er/DSC_0277.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e194/CYi5/IMG_0616.jpg http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e194/CYi5/IMG_0509.jpg Here is a review of the Hankooks... http://jeep.off-road.com/jeep/Featured+Con...e/detail/448195 Some comparison numbers for the Duratrac from TireRack website... 245/75/16 = height - 30.5, tire body width - 9.8, tread width - 7.5 265/75/16 = height - 31.7, tire body width - 10.5, tread width - 8.5 235/85/16 = height - 31.7, tire body width - 9.3, tread width - 7.7 The 235/85 is the same height as the 265/75 and my hope is that the 235 will clear the strut without the need for spacers or a wheel swap. - Has anyone tried this size on stock wheels? - For those of you that have tried 265s on stock wheels - was there any space between the tire and the strut?? - When I upsized on other trucks there was always a loss in power with the larger diameter tires and the AT would short shift. How much of lag are you feeling with the larger tires?

Wonderful!! Thanks guys - was just searching through ebay and about to order a pdf copy! More evidence of why this forum is such a great resource!

Looking for a repair manual for my 2000 R50. Have had Haynes manuals in the past, but know there are other options and was hoping for some recommendations. Found a few on ebay that look to be electronic files that they are sending out on a CD. Would prefer to have a printed version if possible.

Have a set of 255/70/16 Scorpion ATRs on the stock 2000 SE wheels. Only rubs in full lock in reverse. The ATRs are basically a less aggressive AT tire. Great tire - just more road oriented. Plan to go to a more aggressive 245/75/16 to get a little more clearance without the need to trim. From what I have read, they are the tallest tire that will fit the stock 16" wheels with no rub (may still rub in reverse at full lock). dududuckling - can you post some pics of those km2s mounted? Got to be a great tire.