Short arm flex critics
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The rti as you say is ghey. It does not take into consideration track width. Which makes a huge difference. But its fun to mess around with it. And by using it you can easily gauge improvements.
Sure Long arms are better off road. Never was an issue here. But its what you actually need that I always consider. Hydro steering is better also. But I don't need it. Not having long arms has not hindered my off roading as of yet.
For me the largest problem when tackling trails is my unwillingness to do body damage. Nothing else has really stopped me from any obstacles.
You know as well as I that you need to flex enough. Not overkill and not at all. A ton of flex does not mean you can go anywhere. And sometimes it gets you into trouble. There are times when hanging a wheel can help a lot.
The only reason for me to get long arms at the moment is if I decide to make my daily driver a trail rig. Then I would consider it.
Sure Long arms are better off road. Never was an issue here. But its what you actually need that I always consider. Hydro steering is better also. But I don't need it. Not having long arms has not hindered my off roading as of yet.
For me the largest problem when tackling trails is my unwillingness to do body damage. Nothing else has really stopped me from any obstacles.
You know as well as I that you need to flex enough. Not overkill and not at all. A ton of flex does not mean you can go anywhere. And sometimes it gets you into trouble. There are times when hanging a wheel can help a lot.
The only reason for me to get long arms at the moment is if I decide to make my daily driver a trail rig. Then I would consider it.
are you inferring that it might make you a more risk taking trail driver?
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yeah mine has a 74" track width on 33x12.50s length is 100.5-101 will recheck after new lift. mine will get around 2" wider and another 1" taller when i go full width as is right now i and to be wide stance and low to the ground