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Old 11-12-2008, 01:06 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by blazerbrad View Post
The F-250 (he puts stuff on the for sale board here periodically) can do everything except Last Chance, and I think that's mainly because his approach angle is really bad and simply can't get his front axle up on the ledge.....generally if he get the front axle up it's no problem because 1) 500+ ft-lbs. of torque 2) 42" tires 3) long wheelbase 4) rear axle is very light (no bed or anything)
Poor approach angle: The front bumper was installed when I still had a full grille and 38's...in 2004. I'm in the process of changing this, as it is nearly always my limiting factor on the trail:








I've wheeled this truck for over five years, and the nose and cab are coming off in the next couple weeks...I have replacements. The bumper will be chopped off on both sides at the frame rails and new material will be added to protect the corners....much higher up than the existing bumper.

Light rear end:



Yes, I know that it's ugly. Just don't hate me because I have gold wheels...

Roy
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