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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by my89xj
Everyone usually says pull like hell
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Pull straight up. You'll probably break a few retaining plastic bits inside but it should be fine. I broke 7 of the 10 and it still stays on

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Turn on jeep. Go into nuetral, put foot on brake, depress button and yank plenty
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TC in Neutral, parking brake applied, shifter in 1-2, sit in back seat and pull. More leverage


Thanks guys! I'll be giving that a shot this weekend
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 06:34 PM
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i mainly drive on the street to and from work and school. i seriously off road maybe once or twice a month and its not usually anything more than a little mud with a friend or two. i need to get new tires soon because im on some cheap mud tires. im on 3" and want to keep my 31 inch tire. i cant decide between BFG All Terrains or Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. Any help?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
i mainly drive on the street to and from work and school. i seriously off road maybe once or twice a month and its not usually anything more than a little mud with a friend or two. i need to get new tires soon because im on some cheap mud tires. im on 3" and want to keep my 31 inch tire. i cant decide between BFG All Terrains or Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs. Any help?
I still say DTs, but you're probably tired of hearing me by now

Neither is ideal for mud, but DTs will get you farther. Also better for snow.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NewKindOfClown
I still say DTs, but you're probably tired of hearing me by now

Neither is ideal for mud, but DTs will get you farther. Also better for snow.
im still leaning towards the ATs. simply because on that website jimmy posted they are super flippin cheap. $160 a tire. nearly $40 less than DTs. Any other opinions? I know both are great tires.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
im still leaning towards the ATs. simply because on that website jimmy posted they are super flippin cheap. $160 a tire. nearly $40 less than DTs. Any other opinions? I know both are great tires.
I have BFG AT's on right now. Eventually i want bigger and more agressive tires. However I have zero complaints so far.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
I have BFG AT's on right now. Eventually i want bigger and more agressive tires. However I have zero complaints so far.
how do they do offroad? and whats the road noise like?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey

how do they do offroad? and whats the road noise like?

i used to have the BFGs on my old one i never had a problem. just got to get them spinning so they'll clean out sometimes. i plan on buying some this spring actually
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
how do they do offroad? and whats the road noise like?
Very quiet compared to my old mt's. They did rocks and watery mud real well a few weeks ago at the Big dogs event we went to. I have yet to try sticky mud or snow though.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 96xjclassic
Very quiet compared to my old mt's. They did rocks and watery mud real well a few weeks ago at the Big dogs event we went to. I have yet to try sticky mud or snow though.
well hopefully well get snow soon so i can hear more info from you. i wont be buying them for at least a month or 2. gotta wait til school is out so i can get some money.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:24 PM
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How do you safely back down a hill going backwards?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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How do you safely back down a hill going backwards?
In reverse?!?
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
How do you safely back down a hill going backwards?
lol psssh i dont back down hills. i simply take it at a different angle! hills back down from me!
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
How do you safely back down a hill going backwards?
Neutral, and roll, then reverse. Thats what i do.
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by unidentifiedbomb
How do you safely back down a hill going backwards?
not drinking makes it easier.......

lol
Old Nov 23, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by a_shirey
not drinking makes it easier.......

lol
Haha but if you're in the woods and can't take the risk of locking up your wheels what do you do if there's no way you can turn around? Stay in drive?



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