Backcountry Vehicles

[DAA]

With 33's, I would want the additional sidewall of the 18's. It will ride better.

Most aftermarket wheels just aren't as good as the upgraded factory wheels like you already have. But some are. They generally start at $200+, each, but that is for a quality wheel. For a Toyota, I'd look at Icon Dynamics. I think your choices there would be 20" or 17" though. But I'd rather have 17's than 18's anyway, especially with 33's.

You'll want to watch out for proper offset, to make sure the 33's don't rub. And most 17's would be suspect for fitment over the brakes. But the Icon's are engineered for all that - they are a good quality wheel. Which, the vast majority of aftermarket wheels, are not.

I prefer to keep the factory wheels when possible, they are almost always higher quality. I'm hard on wheels though. Most people probably never have to worry about breaking one. Balance can be an issue too though. Had a set of KMC's once that took more weight to balance without even a tire mounted on them than the factory tires and wheels together had.

- DAA

 

[JackBurns]

Here is my back country rig.
Just spent 6 days in Bull valley.
25 gal water and 20 gal gas.
Picture is coming off of the silver stairs. (I tried to make it look all cool)

 

[Shirt357]

I just bought some Cooper Discover S/T Maxx
LT285/75R16 load range E
They ride much smoother than my BFG's. They have worked in the mud and on the rocks. Lots of tire. Ride well aired down.

That is the ones I am debating for my next set once my Mickey Thompson's wear down more. I have a couple friends who swear by them.

 

[JackBurns]

That is the ones I am debating for my next set once my Mickey Thompson's wear down more. I have a couple friends who swear by them.

10k miles on them and they are holding up well. No complaints so far.
I like skinny tall tires.

 

[Nick]

Update on my Tundra build. I got the 3" Old Man Emu lift installed today at Cruiser Outfitters. I love it! The height is great and the ride quality is superior just driving around town and on the freeway. It looks a little odd with the stock tires and wheels on it, but I can deal with it for a bit. I decided on a set of Icon Rebound 17" wheels in the titanium finish. Unfortunately they haven't been released yet so I'll be waiting 2-3 more weeks to get them. Leaning toward going with 34"-ish tires now. I'm also probably going to put some SDHQ sliders on. only about 6 weeks left until my FWC should arrive...

Here's the truck with the lift after picking it up this afternoon.


These are the new wheels. I think I might paint the fake bead lock bolts black. Otherwise I love them.


And the sliders (haven't ordered yet).

 

[DAA]

It's gonna look great and perform as good as it looks!

- DAA

 

[Artemus]

Update on my Tundra build. I got the 3" Old Man Emu lift installed today at Cruiser Outfitters. I love it! The height is great and the ride quality is superior just driving around town and on the freeway. It looks a little odd with the stock tires and wheels on it, but I can deal with it for a bit. I decided on a set of Icon Rebound 17" wheels in the titanium finish. Unfortunately they haven't been released yet so I'll be waiting 2-3 more weeks to get them. Leaning toward going with 34"-ish tires now. I'm also probably going to put some SDHQ sliders on. only about 6 weeks left until my FWC should arrive...

Here's the truck with the lift after picking it up this afternoon.
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These are the new wheels. I think I might paint the fake bead lock bolts black. Otherwise I love them.
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And the sliders (haven't ordered yet).
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Looking good mister. Audra or the dogs having any trouble getting in without running boards?
For the bead bolts you might want to plastidip instead of paint.

 

[Rockskipper]

Hey Nick, take that thing down to Price when it's done and see how it does in the Main St. drag races with all the old trucks down there, some of which are really built. (Price has more old collectible pickups than anyplace I've ever been.)

 

[Rockskipper]

My new (to me) rig - this is a photo of one just like it, except mine's all white - it's a 1997 4X4 - will post a photo when I find my camera cable...made in Colorado (except the Chevy engine)...and I still have my FJ for tent camping in the wayback, though this thing would probably get me pretty close. It has a bathroom which I may take out, which would mean no blackwater tank for better clearance.

 

[Artemus]

My new (to me) rig - this is a photo of one just like it, except mine's all white - it's a 1997 4X4 - will post a photo when I find my camera cable...made in Colorado (except the Chevy engine)...and I still have my FJ for tent camping in the wayback, though this thing would probably get me pretty close. It has a bathroom which I may take out, which would mean no blackwater tank for better clearance.

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Sweet, Rock!

Pics of yours in and out once you’ve found your cable please.

 

[Nick]

Looking good mister. Audra or the dogs having any trouble getting in without running boards?
For the bead bolts you might want to plastidip instead of paint.

It's a little tough to get into but the sliders will help. The 35's I'm now thinking about putting on won't though. 10-4 on the plastidip. Thanks!

 

[wabenho]

2015 Subie Crosstrek - I need to combine my commuter car with my adventure wagon so this works for me.


Reppin' BCP

 

[WasatchWill]

Had to upgrade to an 8 seater for the family. Here's the car enjoying a view up on Thousand Lake Mountain. It may be old, but it sure is nice having a high clearance 4WD vehicles not only for myself (4runner) but for the whole family now. Everything works on this vehicle as well, and paid cash...



Here's a link to see it in action on the same road further back: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GCvMdqRMXLHPxHNp2

 

[Jackson]

Had to upgrade to an 8 seater for the family. Here's the car enjoying a view up on Thousand Lake Mountain. It may be old, but it sure is nice having a high clearance 4WD vehicles not only for myself (4runner) but for the whole family now. Everything works on this vehicle as well, and paid cash...

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Here's a link to see it in action on the same road further back: https://photos.app.goo.gl/GCvMdqRMXLHPxHNp2

You win the coolest dad award.

 

[MTNgoat]

For me, the gear is as much fun as the destination! Currently I’m using a 99 4Runner, it gets the job done well and I’ve been very happy with it. But as my family grows the space is getting smaller inside to pack ourselves and gear in, so I’ll be considering the switch to a 4th generation 4Runner soon I think.

Here’s a few photos in its element.

 

[Outdoors24]

For me, the gear is as much fun as the destination! Currently I’m using a 99 4Runner, it gets the job done well and I’ve been very happy with it. But as my family grows the space is getting smaller inside to pack ourselves and gear in, so I’ll be considering the switch to a 4th generation 4Runner soon I think.

Here’s a few photos in its element.

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That's a pretty sweet setup!

 

[Nick]

This just reminded me that I haven't posted an update on my rig in a while. I got my tires, wheels and sliders on and I think it's looking pretty, pretty good. Unfortunately my Four Wheel Camper that was scheduled to arrive around July 14th got bumped back to late August. So for now, it's just empty back there and sitting way too high...

 

[Wanderlust073]

Looks really good.

 

[Shirt357]

Hmm... white vehicles... lotta washing I would think

 

[Nick]

Hmm... white vehicles... lotta washing I would think

You've got it backwards. Darker vehicles show the dirt much worse. Far less washing with a white vehicle. Funny thing is I actually hate white vehicles, but this one swayed me.